Obituary of Leonard Roste

ROSTE: Len (Leonard) Roste, Brandon, Manitoba Born: Dec 10, 1918, Preeceville, Saskatchewan. Len was predeceased by his wife Ella (2012) and son Leroy (1969). He is survived by: Len (Marion) Winnipeg; Bev (Dave) Ontario; Linda (Dallas) Flin Flon; Brad (Benita) Brandon; Diane (Al) Thompson; Dale (Jonatha) Saskatoon and Barb (Marcel) of Brandon. Len had five brothers and five sisters. He lived his younger years in Tiny and Mercano, Saskatchewan; Menzie, Manitoba and Fort Frances, Ontario. Len and Ella were married in Fort Frances in 1941, moved to Atikokan and then he was shipped overseas during WWII as a member of 3CCS (Casualty Clearing Station). He spent three years in Belgium; Holland; England and Germany. Len was within a mile or so of the front lines during the Battle of the Bulge at Nijmegen, Holland. Upon returning, he worked as a foreman, trucks and drills at the open Pit mine, Steep Rock Iron Mines in Atikokan and then managed Royalite stations in Saskatchewan until returning to mining with Inco, Thompson, Manitoba. Hired as a mechanic, he quickly moved up the ranks to mechanical foreman of the smelter, refinery, and mill until his retirement. Len and Ella were briefly retired in Swan River, but eventually moved to Brandon and Hobbs Manor. Dad embraced retirement in Hobbs Manor. All of us kids will remember your commitment and strength to Mom during her illness; your daily downtown walkabouts, your keen interest in Canadian and world issues, love of dancing, love of cooking (meatless gravy and banana breads), stories of times gone by, your generosity and love to us kids, and those cribbage games that we could never seem to win. As per Dad's wishes, a private, family graveside service will be held. Many thanks to his many friends in Hobbs Manor for their friendship and support especially during Mom's illness. Boy DAD, you will be missed!!!