Bondy

1914 - 2008

It is with sadness that the family of Leonard Bondy, announce his passing at the Good Samaritan Society on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the age of 93 years. Leonard was born in Fredonia, North Dakota on September 24, 1914. He was raised on a farm near Walsh where he attended school. He married Juliadean Ririe on May 31, 1947 and spent 43 years of marriage together. During his working career, he first gained employment with Eaton's in 1955, working in the security division before retiring from there in 1977. At this time he began working for the Lethbridge Research Station until 1986. He did some work on a part time basis with Shell Canada as a mechanic. This explains why Leonard loved to 'tinker', although he never really fixed anything. He loved reading, doing crossword puzzles and never lost hope to win the 'big one'. Among many things, he was proud of his yard and garden and enjoyed 'putzing' around and helping others. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, helping others came natural to him. He served his nation while in service for the Army from 1939 to 1945. During this time while serving abroad, he had the opportunity to meet the Princess, who is now the Queen, and listened as she praised their service (army). Leonard will also be praised when the Royal Canadian Legion perform their Poppy Service for their departed comrade. He will always be remembered for being unique! When asked how he was, 'miserable' was always his response (always with a smile)...which meant he was fine. 'He's not miserable anymore'. Leonard was proud of his family and was the beloved gran'pa of Talya and Darcy Lutz; he will be remembered by a son, Jeffrey (Trudy) Bondy of New Brunswick; a daughter, Starr Shanks of Edmonton. He is also survived by his step-children, Sharley (Gilbert) Sheridan of Lethbridge, Nathan Smith of Stillwater, MN, Monte (Janet) Smith of Santa Quin, Utah and Lennidean (Steve) Christensen of Brigham City, Utah; a brother, Walter Bondarenko of Calgary and a special nephew, Otto Palfenier of Calgary and a special niece, Dolly Sparks of Winnipeg as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Leonard was predeceased by his parents, Rodion and Dorothy Bondarenko; sisters, Lydia Field, Zenna Palfenier, Clara Sparks; a brother, Victor Bondarenko and his former wife and friend, Juliadean Bondy. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. The Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Ben Bullock conducting. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Leonard's name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 - 6th Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2S8.