Leonard Scheibner 1926 ~ 2013

Leonard Vernon Scheibner of Lethbridge (Coaldale), beloved husband for almost 66 years of Mary Scheibner, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on September 14, 2013 at the age of 87 years.

Len was born in Bassano and grew up on the family ranch at Gem, Alberta. On finishing high school in Bassano, he attended Tech (SAIT) and qualified as a Journeyman Electrician. He married Mary Redekopp on November 26, 1947. Later they moved to Fort Macleod and then to Coaldale in 1951. Len had a varied work career ranging from electrical to telephone lineman to television at CJLH TV when it began broadcasting in 1955. From there his career took a different route through a short stint selling cars at Enerson's and finally ending in the telephone sector working for Automatic Electric/Microtel/Novatel. His hobbies and interests were as varied as his work, ranging from hockey, amateur (ham) radio, bowling, horse shoes, woodworking, computer, to The Young and The Restless. Len had a long retirement spent with the love of his life, Mary, and their large extended family. His involvement with service began with his being part of the Civil Defense in Coaldale and continued through Rotary, Ham Radio Clubs, Seniors Group, Horseshoe Clubs, Church and helping his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids with their various projects. Besides his loving wife Mary, Len is survived by his son Larry (Virgen Napoles Alarcon), son-in-law Barry Morcom (Alma Lynn), daughters Diane Scheibner (Bill King), Debbie Middleton (Mark Giffin), Bonnie Hart (Patrick). He has been blessed with many grandchildren: Terry (Sandy), Heather (Ritchie), Avi, Amber (Jared), Arren (Buck), Brandon (Kim), Bryan, Raulito (Yunia) Sarah (Chris), Brenda (Aaron) and great-grandchildren: Rayna-Lynn (Trig), Kenzie, Kourtney, Owen, Maryssa, Emry, Calum, Armin, Gilbert, Lily-Anne, Katerina-Maria, Sebastiaan (Bas), Christine (Ineke), Willem, Isabella, and Oliver. Len is also survived by his sisters-in-law Mildred Scheibner, Doris Scheibner and Betty Scheibner as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Annie Belle, his brothers Maurice, Lawrence and Clarence, sisters Viola and Rosie and his daughter Norma. A family funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Mountain View Memorial Gardens east of Calgary, 17 Ave. S.E. at Garden Road, 1515 100 Street SE, Calgary, with Pastor Michael Ward officiating. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 317 5 Street South, Lethbridge.

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