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Leo Pander Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2010.

PANDERLEO EMILE 1926 2010 On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, Leo Emile Pander, beloved husband of Vera Pander, Glenavon, SK., died at the age of 83 years. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Glenavon, SK., on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Aguinaldo Fermo. Interment in the parish cemetery. Prayers will be held in the church Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Predeceased by his parents John and Anna (nee Placheska) Pander, brothers Frank, John, Matt and Paul and sisters Angela Fink and Mary Konechney. Leo is survived by his wife Vera and their children: Vivian (Don) Myers, Geneva, Switzerland, Chuck (Laurie) Pander, Oakbank, MB., Ken Pander, Glenavon and Ernie Pander, Regina; two granddaughters Nicole and Katrina; brothers and sisters: Art (Joyce) Pander, Glenavon, Joe (Mary) Pander, Candiac, Clara Borowski, Glenavon, Doris Pander, Glenavon and Rose Pander, Regina. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. Leo was born on December 7, 1926 south of Candiac, SK., where he attended Fallowmead School and worked on the farm. He moved to Regina in 1948, and workd for the Percival dealership for two years. He then helped build irrigation bridges in southeastern Alberta. He then moved to Wetaskiwin, Alberta, where he became a mechanic. In 1951, he moved back to Saskatchewan and worked as a mechanic in Regina for several years. Leo and Vera (nee Popp) married in 1956 and lived in Regina until 1960 when they moved to Glenavon to start farming, raising cattle and driving the school bus. Leo had a life long passion for aviation, receiving his pilot's license in 1953. He also enjoyed birdwatching, wildlife, traveling and was a real handyman who could fix anything. Leo was always there for his family and will be sadly missed, and to his friends, he will be fondly remembered as that farmer who loved to fly airplanes. If friends so desire, contributions to the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Memorial Fund, c/o Our Lady of the Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Glenavon, SK., S0G 1Y0 may be tokens of remembrance.

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January 25, 2010

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Liz Hall

January 25, 2010

Dear Vera and all the family,

You have lost someone very special. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sorry I was not able to be with you today because of the weather. We will find time to reminisce about all the good times soon. Family as we all know is the most important. Leo was a good brother-in-law.

Sending all my love and prayers.

Liz

January 25, 2010

Dear Vera & family

Our deepest sympathy for the lost of someone very special. We are so sorry that we could not be there, but will get together soon and look forward to all the memories we will share about Leo.

All our Love - Marge and Jim

Caren and Tim Triffo

January 24, 2010

Aunt Vera, Vivian, Chuck, Kenny & Ernie,

So sorry to hear of Uncle Leo's passing. He will be dearly missed. May the memories you made as a family, help you all to have courage and strength now and in the days ahead.

I have fond memories of the times Uncle Leo took us flying in his plane. Vivian and I sitting in the passenger seat giggling with excitement - Uncle Leo gazing over at us and smiling affectionately. Those memories will always be really special to me.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 24, 2010

Aunt Vera, Vivian and Don, Chuck, Lori, Nicole and Katrina, Kenney and Ernie,

Wrap yourselves warmly in the comfort of each other knowing how much Uncle Leo loved you all.
I will remember him best in my mind’s eye flying his plane with the sun shining down upon him in the cockpit as he introduced yet another child to that magical space. We will all miss his sparkling blue eyes and his wonderful smile.
Uncle Leo was an interesting man with friends all over the world after years as an avid ham operator. He always loved to engage in lively conversation and had an obvious passion for aviation, nature and wildlife. As a bus driver, as an uncle, he always had a kind word to share with you.
His true pride was his family. The love of his life Aunt Vera, you were so good to him. Vivian, his special girl, so like him and a pilot herself. And so is Chuck, flying his Dad’s plane and also gave him the most special gift ever, his two granddaughters. Kenny walks in Uncle Leo’s shoes everyday on the farm and Ernie is perhaps most like him of all in appearance and gentle humour.
The storm might keep me from being with you but it cannot stop the time I will spend honouring and remembering Uncle Leo.
Hugs from all of us,
Brenda, Wesley, Nicolette and Jaeda

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January 21, 2010

To Aunt Vera and the Pander family,

Please accept our sympathy,

We have many found memories of Uncle Leo. Our visits to the farm, airplane rides and viewing the snowplane will long be remembered.

Aunt Vera,Vivian, Chuck, Kenny and Ernie our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brian and Sandra Popp
Calgary, Alberta

Les & Venita Obrigewitsch

January 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sheila Daku

January 21, 2010

Hey Ernie...my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Focus on the laughter...take care of you.

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