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John Lesly Shumard
August 10, 1949 - June 23, 2025
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Obituary For John Lesly Shumard
John Lesly Shumard, resident of Dixonville, Alberta, formerly of Grande Prairie, Alberta, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Dixonville, at the age of 75 years.
John was born on August 10, 1949, in Sexsmith, AB, and raised in the Berwyn area. He met Patsy Hovdebo, and they married in 1972. Together they raised three children and were blessed with 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. John went to Edmonton to obtain his mechanic’s license and eventually opened a business in Grande Prairie. He retired from working at the mechanic shop and drove truck for a few years before moving to the cabin and officially retiring.
His hobbies included river boating with friends, fishing, travelling to Mexico, and most recently, he loved puttering around the cabin on his tractor and Rhino. He also took great pride in his garden.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Patsy, and children Michelle (Mike), Jodi (Ken), and Billy (Casi). Grandchildren: Jessica (Devin), Sarah and Nicole, Makenna (Chris), John Darren and Isabella, Tanner (Sierra), Koltin Josie and Sadie. Great-grandchildren: Mason, Lauren and Aurora. Siblings: Bill (Anne), Steve (Laura) and Erin (Robert). In-laws: Sharon, Betty (Willy), Glenda, Robbie (Kim), Jackie (Darrell), Gary, Brent (Charlene), Judy (Brent), Lois (Dwayne); special friend, Reyna, in Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his sister, Aileen; sister-in-law Sylvia; brothers-in-law Ray and Philip; as well as daughter-in-law, Mandy.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital - info@stollerykids.com.
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