Obituary of Leslie (Les) Vernon Stevens

STEVENS_Leslie Vernon Stevens born October 21, 1919, passed away at Langley Memorial Hospital on April 28, 2008. Les is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ila; daughter Sharleen (Ray) of Langley, BC; and son Grant (Loretta) of Regina, Sk; four grandsons, Shaun (Andrea) Lifton of Calgary, AB; Ryan (Shannon) of Langley, BC; Bradley and Taylor Stevens of Regina; two great-grandchildren Felicia and Finn Lifton of Calgary; sister Doreen Stevens of Regina; brother Merv (Gloria) Stevens of Regina, and numerous nieces and nephews. Les is predeceased by his beloved mother Helen; father George; brother Art; and sister Vera. Les was born in Regina, Sk and attended Albert School and Scott Collegiate. He joined the RCNVR (Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve), and in 1939 served in World War 11 until 1945. Upon returning to Regina, Les was employed by the City of Regina for 32 years until retirement in 1977. Les and Ila moved to Victoria, BC, and in 2004 moved to Langley, BC. Les enjoyed golfing, curling, travelling, and many other pursuits, but he especially loved to sing. He shall be remembered as a very loving, kind and generous husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and he was above all, a gentleman. We understand Les had to leave, but we shall dearly miss him. There will be a private family interment at the soldiers plot at Riverside Memorial Park. A public remembrance and celebration of Les' life shall be at Speers Funeral Chapel at 2136 College Ave at 2:00 PM on May 17, 2008. If friends so desire, a donation may be made to a charity of your choice.