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Ronelda Paddock posted a condolence
Friday, October 24, 2014
Larry & Marilyn,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You were very fortunate to have had him for so many years. His footsteps will be carried on by your smiling personality.
Your friends Wayne & Ronelda (Brandon, Mb).
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Sharlene posted a condolence
Thursday, October 23, 2014
So sorry to hear that Les has passed - 99 years - a life well lived! When Dad was ill I called Les & invited him for lunch. He was there next day with a trunk full of pictures. He & Dad spent the day visiting & recalling old times from a life-long friendship. Les missed his Ally so much & was very proud of all his family. Upon leaving he showed us a small wooden urn he had made to hold his ashes. He told Dad he could make him one. Dad said "well you better hurry up" Dad passed a few weeks later. We know only to well how you will miss your Dad & Grandpa but you have been blessed to have had such a wonderful man in your lives. Take care & cherish your memories.
Dallas & Sharlene(Morison) Smith
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Edith Stephenson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
While visiting my Mom in Brandon recently I was sad to read of Les' passing. With fondness I recall the times we visited his farm in winter to toboggan down the hills there.
Also his involvement in the Crandall Community over the years.
My sympathies to all of the Rudd family on the loss of your father.
Sincerely,
Edith (Ariss) Stephenson
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Linda Kyle posted a condolence
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Tough times don't last, tough people do.
I smile at the comments of him being a gentle soul. He had indeed mellowed over the years as he gradually became as a little child, totally dependent, and ready to enter the kingdom of heaven.
I remember him as strong, fiercely independent, and hard working. And he expected the same of us.
Dad lived a long and full life. He was amazed at all the changes he had seen in his 99 years.
He was a young boy in the roaring twenties, survived the dirty thirties and often said they didn't have much but always had enough to eat. He went from hired hand, to gold miner, and then farmer for most of his life. It could not have been easy supporting seven kids and running the farm.
He was a stalwart figure, especially when he drove himself to the hospital after losing a finger to the grain auger, when Ron burned his chest, when the boys at school threw an eraser through my glasses into my eye, or standing guard over Dennis until the ambulance came after Dennis rolled the car on Halloween night.
He always drove us into the rink for skating or the boys' hockey. We'd have to walk to the pool room afterwards to get a ride home. The boys could go in to tell him we were ready. I was not allowed inside.
He had very definite ideas about the roles of men and women, but I was very proud of the fact that he took over the vacuuming when they retired and he learned to cook for himself when Mom passed away 22 years ago. We would come home for visits and he would have a roast in the oven, monitoring the temperature with a flashlight aimed at the thermometer inside. He had already baked a cake and be making a salad with his scissors. And of course, there was always ice cream.
He was proud of his garden. Preparations for seeding were much more intense than for my own. The soil had to be cultivated, then raked and rolled repeatedly until as smooth as a table top so he could use his seeder.
In other areas he was not so particular. I remember picking carrots. I wanted to wash them before sampling. He'd wipe them on his barnyard pants and say "everyone needs to eat a peck of dirt before they die." I told him I would rather reach my quota later than sooner.
He missed Mom terribly.
He told me he had had a dream that he had died. He said it was very peaceful. Mom and the angels were there to greet him.
He also said that he did not want to live to be 100. He got his wish.
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Judy Reid posted a condolence
Saturday, October 18, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this very sad time.
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penny posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
So sorry for your loss...you have so many memories to cherish. He will always be with you
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Mike Burr posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
I had the privilege of growing up in the same yard as Grandpa Les from age 6 to 17 and boy do I got some good memories. He taught my sisters an I a lot of the years like how to cut the grass nice and slow and not it road gear, how to play crib and rummoli which were his favourite card games. He caught my sisters an I a few times picking his strawberries or raspberries before he had a chance to check them out which we learnt our lesson from. He was a perfectionist weather it came from wood working, gardening or yard work. If we ever ran out of treats at our house we knew exactly where to go and that was Grandpas. He always had cookies and ice cream with fresh strawberries and raspberries. One of my favourite memories is he had this beige coloured mop pail that he would bring over whether it be a season holiday or a birthday and it had a crib board, rummoli and some holiday cheer in it! He also enjoyed his game shows on tv as well as sports. You could ask him anything about whats going on in the world or who won the hockey game and he would know. He loved every single bit of his family as well and would always keep us up to date on where his family was moving to or what everyone was up to. My sister had this kitten named Carmel and Grandpa fell in love with it. My sister had to get a new cat because Grandpa was claiming that cute little bundle of joy. He would always let it in the house during the winter months well all the other cats were staring in the window wishing it was them.He would be worried sick if it wouldn't come when he called it. He is probably sitting on your lap right now up there.You lived a long beautiful life and save some holiday cheer up there until the next time we meet!
P.S- I would like to say we had a undefeated record when i was your partner in crib and crokinole.
Love,
Mike Burr
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Bobbie Taggart posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
What a gem he was! Our loss is definately heaven's gain! Hugs to you Dennis, Cherie, & Kaitlyn (& all the family), as I know the huge part this sweet man had in each of your hearts! I admire his kindred spirit! Blessings you all and may you feel the comfort of your heavenly Dad during this time. :wink:
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mary posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
I had the privilege of meeting Mr.Rudd a few years ago. He was such a nice man;he invited us into his home and made us feel so welcome. When he realized who we were, he talked about my Dad and what he remembered about him. We had a few good laughs as we all talked and he showed us where my Dad had lived as a boy. I have often thought of that visit and would of loved to have seen him again. I think often about what a small world we come from and how Cherie ended up with a Father-inlaw that also new her Grandpa that had moved to Alberta at a young age. Yes a very small world,but a very Big GOD,who will be right there with you as you go through this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you;love always A.Maryxoxo
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Linda Kyle posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Thank you, Sharon, for being there for Dad when we could not. It was a huge relief to know that you were there and that you cared so much.
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Dane Rudd posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2014
My view is narrow, that of a grandson visiting in the summer or winter months.
The person I knew had mellowed with age, and though I was told many tales of the stern and sometimes scary Grandpa Les , to me he was, almost never!, that person.
He was a man with a welcoming home, with a put upon but easy grin. He was the grandpa with the huge bountiful garden -- that we all had to help attend -- and the wood shop that was present but that didn't seem to get much use.
Grandpa Les was ever determined, ever independent, and did everything in his life his way, until he simply could no longer.
He was present at every family event and dinner, relished the company of family, and was frantic if his kitty cat was … somewhere other than on his lap.
He was the man that allowed for a portion of my childhood to be spent at the family farm; passed down of course to my Dad; A place full of wonderful memories.
I thank him for that, and I thank him for embracing kindness and love in his later years, where I was present to experience them.
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Dennis & Cherie posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2014
He enjoyed your visits and treats so much! Thank-you for being such a huge part of his life. He was blessed; as are we to know you and feel your love.
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Dennis & Cherie posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Dad, where do we begin... We loved you sooooo much and thank-you just for being you! Our memories will be in our hearts and minds forever! Until we meet again may you rest in peace. OXO
Love You forever and always.
~Dennis & Cherie
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marilyn rudd posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2014
My children and I were very lucky to have lived on the farm for over 2o years and we have so many memories of Dad (Grandpa ) and his kindness and love towards us. Also the many times he was teaching me how to drive a vehicle between the swaths, how to cut the grass, and how to garden and pick the raspberries ha ha.., the many pails of ice cream he so willingly let the kids have. So many family gatherings that we have shared together that have build a strong bond between us..U may be gone but you will live forever in our hearts...love you always.
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Sharon Webb posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The world has lost a very special man. He was one of the most sincere, caring, and gentle man that God has blessed us with to be a part of his life.We so enjoyed our many visits on the patio eating ice cream with this precious man. We love you Les and will always cherish the memories. Love John and Sharon. We will see you again.
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Marilyn Rudd posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
"It's not a very Merry Christmas for me" these were the words he said on the farm one Christmas morning as one grandson had opened the door during Christmas Eve and Caramel escaped from Grandpa house, and was no where to be found....thankfully
another grandson found him and saved the day!!!!!!!
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LARRY J RUDD posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Anybody need anything fixed just ask dad and he would have fixed it or told you a fix for it while asking you to sit down for a bowl of leftover cream of mushroom soup with so many crackers in it that it would not pour. Along with sardines on toast and don't forget the imperial margarine.
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Edie Richard posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Grandpa, you will be deeply missed.
You will always be remembered for your:
- Exceptional skill at cribbage
- Delicious cherry pie
- Phenomenal stories of life
- Amazing finger tricks with the grandkids
- Infectious laugh
- Strength and determination
- Unconditional love
You touched the hearts and lives of all who knew you. Thank you for sharing your 99 years with us. Please give grandma our love.
Love,
Edie, Cliff, Lexie and Alina Richard
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