Alma James Vernon Leeder
Posted Mar 8, 2022 | 11:03 AM
Alma James Vernon ‘Red’ Leeder, formerly of Wiarton, Ont. passed away on March 6, 2022 at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound. He was in his 92nd year. Al is survived by Shirley, his wife and companion of 69 years, and sons Steve (Donna) and Bert (Susan) and predeceased by daughter Maureen. Much loved ‘Poppa’ to Jessica Leeder (Scott Belton), Melissa Shumway (Jeff), Christie Leeder (Mike MacLeod), and Laura Leeder (deceased), and ‘Old Poppa’ to great-grandchildren Isla and Finn Belton, and Harper, Emery and Ryan Shumway.
Al was born in Mulmur Township and grew up in the Port Elgin area. He began his teaching career at age 18 in Amabel Township and went on to teach in Shallow Lake, Wiarton, Ajax and Amabel-Hepworth over the course of his 39-year career. Known affectionately as ‘Red’ and ‘Al’, Alma was devoted to community service. He celebrated 70 years of service as a Rotarian in 2021, was awarded the Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Fellowship on two occasions, and recognized as Rotarian of the Year in 2017.
Al was raised in the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He fulfilled a lifelong commitment to serving the church, including as Patriarch. Al had a love of music and learned to play piano by ear and taught himself trumpet; he was instrumental in the formation of the Wiarton Community Choir, and enjoyed attending the former Shelburne Fiddle Contest with his brothers. He took great pride in his vegetable garden and enjoyed spending time at his bush lot.
Family and friends may call at the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, Wiarton, on Friday, March 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, March 12th at 1:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. No reservations are required but face coverings must be worn. Larry Porter officiating. Spring Interment, Oxenden Cemetery. Expressions of remembrance to Bruce Peninsula Hospice or the Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com
- First Name : Red
- Last Name : Leeder
- Funeral Home : George Funeral Home, Wiarton
- URL : https://georgefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1983/Al-Red-Leeder/obituary.html#tribute-start
