Obituary of Leonhard SCHMIDT

December 22, 1931 –Deutsch Zyck, Poland

December 3, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta

Leonhard Schmidt beloved husband of Helen Schmidt (nee Heinrichs) of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 87 years.

Len graduated from SAIT as a Journeyman Electrician and worked for Western Electric before starting his own businesses Ampere Electric and All-pro doors. He was also the Custodian of Highland Church, and a Sheep Farmer, as well as a volunteer for Operation Amigo.

Len had a passion for Playing the harmonica and recorder in the Ukelele Group, singing in choirs, and making picture frames out of barn wood. He enjoyed his family, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. In earlier years he would take his older granddaughter to Good Earth for a muffin; in later years he loved to hear about all activities his grandchildren were involved in. Len was passionate about going to Juarez, Mexico to serve with Operation Amigo as an electrician on several building projects. He loved the children of the orphanage where they stayed and which was also their first building project.

Len’s most memorable vacation was when the girls were grown, the whole family (Len, Helen, Dorothy and Genny) went to the Ukraine on a Mennonite Heritage Cruise with other extended family. He will be most remembered for his deep love for people and his jolly disposition will always be cherished and forever remembered.

Besides his loving wife Helen Schmidt, Len is survived by his daughters, Dorothy (Ed) Reimer, and Genny (Ryan) Peddie of Calgary, AB; and grandchildren, Tianna and Kayla Reimer, and Malcolm, Wesley and Keziah Peddie. He is also Survived by his sisters, Frieda (Jake) Neufeld of Clearbrook, AB, and Lily Polnau of Winnipeg, MB; and sister-in-law Marion Schmidt of Cochrane, AB. Len was predeceased by his parents, Berta and Peter Schmidt; brother Henry Schmidt, and brother-in-law Art Polnau.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North Calgary, AB) on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Highland Mennonite Brethren Church (4018 Centre B St. NW, Calgary, AB), on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the church. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Len’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

Leonhard’s family would like to thank you for your prayers and words of comfort. The family treasures your gestures of love and friendship.

"Psalm 23

God, my shepherd!

I don’t need a thing.

You have bedded me down in lush meadows,

you find me quiet pools to drink from.

True to your word,

you let me catch my breath

and send me in the right direction.

Even when the way goes through

Death Valley,

I’m not afraid

when you walk at my side.

Your trusty shepherd’s crook

makes me feel secure.

You serve me a six-course dinner

right in front of my enemies.

You revive my drooping head;

my cup brims with blessing.

Your beauty and love chase after me

every day of my life.

I’m back home in the house of God

for the rest of my life."

A tree will be planted in living memory of Leonhard Schmidt. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB, T2E 2V6,   Telephone: 403-243-8200.