LESTER ARTHUR SCHMIDT, 95, passed away on December 20, 2019 in Cardston, Alberta. He was born June 22, 1924 in Wakaw, Saskatchewan. Lester graduated from the U of S with a degree in Agriculture and went on to farm in the Melfort, Sask. area for over 50 years, retiring to run a B & B in Cardston, Alberta. He was involved in Thatch Creek District, Beatty and many service groups and as well as his beloved United Church. His delight of cribbage took him to the gold in the Senior Olympics in Alberta. Lester’s gift with people, cooking, quilting and words filled his life and all those around him with laughter and memories. Joining his wife, Ellen Caroline (nee Woods), sons Donald Arthur and Larry Dwayne Walter, and grandsons Rylan Schmidt and Landis Holmstrom plus all of his siblings and many friends and relatives, Lester will be honored in the hearts of his son, Leslie, and daughters Carole Anne, Karen, Kathryn, Jeni ,and Geri, plus numerous extended family.
A private Family Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Friday, December 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Cardston on Saturday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Melfort United Church, Melfort, SK on Monday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Melfort, SK. Condolences may be sent by CLICKING HERE.
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
A private Family Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Friday, December 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Cardston on Saturday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Melfort United Church, Melfort, SK on Monday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Melfort, SK. Condolences may be sent by CLICKING HERE.
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.