DOUGLAS (JOE) MCLEOD

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DOUGLAS (JOE) MCLEOD It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joe McLeod on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the age of 56. Joe was born on September 1, 1957 to Norman (deceased) and Adrienne McLeod in Eriksdale, MB. Those who knew Joe well will remember him for his teasing and his easy going nature. One would never know what story he would come up with next, or what voice was coming out over the phone. He really enjoyed a good visit with family and friends. He loved to have people around and also enjoyed playing cards and dice around the kitchen table. If he had no visitors, he made sure to give someone a call. Many of us will miss his many daily calls, even if it was during the Jets or Bombers games to discuss a recent play or a botched call. Joe had many friends that he met over the years who will cherish many memories, whether it be from his hockey days, his hanging out days, or his working days there are a lot of great times that were had. He started his work history with Manitoba Hydro where he worked until his father passed away. He then took care of Nan and stayed around home and worked at the Lundar Curling Rink and then the Lundar Bakery. He also enjoyed his time at home as he was able to help coach a wonderful ball team with his brother Richard. His latest job took him to many different places where he learned many different things and especially loved learning about the northern way of life and their culture. It was when he was working for The Northwest Company that he started his collection of soap sculptures that he was extremely proud of. Joe is predeceased by his father Norman, sister Norma Magnusson and brother-in-law Carl Magnusson as well as many aunts and uncles. He leaves to mourn his mother Adrienne McLeod, brothers and sisters; Will, Louis (Brenda), Annette (John), Richard (Pat), Denise (Wayne), Larry (Sheryl), and Robin; as well as his nieces and nephews who were so dear to him, but especially Rene. All of his nieces and nephews will remember how he taught them the art of "storytelling" how to arm wrestle and his Joe 90 holds. He will also be missed by many friends near and far. A memorial service for Joe will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the Lundar Legion Hall with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later date. Honorary pallbearers are Marcel Lavallee, Joe (Trapper) Ganton, Desmond Gould, Warren (Pong) Lavallee, Doug (Rub) Fingland, Danny Burdett, Bruce Desjarlais, Brent Palsson, and David (Buns) Burdett. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Grettir New Building Fund, Grettir Coop Inc., PO Box 334, Lundar, MB R0C 1Y0. The family would like to thank everyone for their support at this time. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 30, 2014