Born January 19, 1941 in Calgary Alberta. Died peacefully February 26, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. Predeceased by his father Eric Leeson (Blackie), his mother Ruby Winsor and brother Ricky Winsor. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, children Kelly, Lisa (Robin) and Howie, grandchildren Shannon, Kaley, Taylor, Ava and great grandson Vincent. Also survived by his sister Verlaine (David), niece Rilaine (Tony), nephew Jason and their children Jania, Asia, Myles, Isaiah, Mya and his last surviving uncle Don McDonald and family of Vernon BC, his brother in law Carey, nephews Ric, James and niece Tara of Victoria. A special thank you to golfing partner and friend Barbara and to Dr. Jones and staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Donations will be greatly appreciated in Howie’s name to the Canadian Diabetic Association at donation@diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING.
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Our condolences to Lisa, Lorraine, Howie, Kelly and Taylor and all the family. Howard will be sadly missed by all.
I was glad that I got to visit Howard with Ava the Monday before his passing… Ava will always keep her Grandpa in her prayers when she visits her Grandma Marlene.
Thinking of you all in this sad time.
Love and Big Hugs Marlene and Neale
Hey gramps, just thinking about you and missing you .
It kinda sucks how i don’t see you anymore, or talk to you.
and i miss having you come over ..i miss feeling you beside me.
i miss going to the mall with you, hahah i remember this one time when we were golfing and you made me drive the kart, and it was down this really steep hill, and oh my goodness i nearly killed us probley.. no jokes.. it was brutal if i do say so myself.
But im glad you saved us from that one gramps, see your always there to bail me out. and im going to miss that .
I miss the funny stories you would tell me about your younger years, i miss spending time with you .
i miss you ..but i hope your doing well up there ..
sometimes i feel that your around me, its a weird feeling.. but all i need to know is that your still around looking over me .
i love you gramps, and even though your not really around anymore, we’re still a team, and you knew that before you left.
I miss the little things only me and you would get, and laugh about, and everyone else had no clue hahah , i miss that little smirk you always made when you ate ice cream. your face replays in my head non stop, this is so surreal, it feels as if it just happened yesterday. Anyway ,i just wanted to say i love you & i miss you more than ever.
I never really got to tell you that im sorry for everything iv’e done, im sorry for my sins myself. I hope you know that i forgive you for the past. That i would never hold anything against you, because that who forgive receive forgiveness as well .
I hope you know i love you more than anything, and i miss you with my entire heart & i hope you can hear me still ..
i love you, <3
When I first met uncle Howie in Calgary many moons ago / it was at a family gathering/ I had never met anyone there and felt like an outsider/ he really made me feel like part of the family/ he reached out ot me. My brother Terry and I thought he was so cool. he invited us to join him for a beer in his camper and let us smoke some green we had. We had a great time. I remember him as a fun loving guy/ always joking/ full of life. the uncle you could go to and talk about anything/ he affectionately called me Jimmy. My brother Darren and I always looked forward to partying with him we barley stopped laughing when we were with him/ thanks Uncle Howie.I am greatfull that i have video of him at a family gathering at my beloved Aunt Irene’s when my Mother was there about 10 yrs ago it was classic Howie He has left a legacy of three really great kids and grandchildren and a very special woman the only women he ever really loved my aunt Lorraine. See ya on the other side big guy Love your nephew JD
Uncle Howie
I will always cherish the special memories you gave me from the time I was a little girl until you left us a short time ago. I promise to never play in the traffic again and I promise to always love and Cherish the Uncle I knew so well…….Auntie Lorraine, Kelly, Lisa and Howie Jr my heart hurts for you I love you all so much. Cherish the good memories you have for they will fill your hearts with warmth and comfort. Stay close Hugs.
Thinking of you all at this time of sadness know that your’e not alone. Love and Respect, Roberta, Marco, Christie and Danielle
Rest in peace friend.. I will always cherish the memories of our hunting trips and knowing you.
This caught us by surprise… Howie we’ll miss you
Our deepest sympathy to the Howie Leeson family. Treasure the memories,,,,,
I send all my love and sympathy to you and your family Keller, during this time. I know how hard this is for you…I am here for you
always.
I will continue to hone my skills @ Texas Hold Em, in anticipaction
of another chance at “Heads Up” with your Dad someday,in that big “Tournament” in the sky! Thanks for the great games Howard.
Love
Beth Cartwright
Grandpa, i think about you everyday that passes
wishing you were still here with us, it kills me
to say goodbye for the last time.
I loved spending time with you, i loved growing up with
you by my side. What can i say? I loved you with my whole heart.
Most grand children only see their grand-parents once in a while.
Well, i saw you mostly everyday, which i loved, because we had so much fun together .
I can’t even start to explain how much i miss you..death is really surreal.
But i am happy that you are out of pain, and finally resting in peace.
You had the courage to live, anyone can die..remember that.
Well gramps, i miss you more than i can even speak of.
I love you with every inch of me, you”’ forever be in my heart.
Love is stronger than death even though it can’t stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries.. it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.
i love you.