July 4, 1937 – December 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Rondesvedt announce his passing after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer on December 21, 2023 at the age of 86 years old.  He passed away peacefully at the Southwood Care Hospice in Calgary, AB surrounded by his family.

Larry was born on July 4, 1937 in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan to Ole and Laura Rondesvedt, both of whom pre-deceased him.  Larry was the youngest of 5 children, 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters who have all pre-deceased him.  His family moved to North Battleford, Saskatchewan when he was 5 years old and Larry has resided there ever since.  Larry attended NBCI high school and began working at Sterling Distributors in 1953 where he worked for 20 years.  After the closure of Sterling Distributors, Larry worked for a short time at Boyd’s Chevrolet as a car salesman before accepting a position as the sporting goods manager at Woolworths.  Larry continued in retail and became a store manager at Wal-Mart in North Battleford until he fully retired in 2012.

Larry met Karen (nee:Berg) in 1965 in North Battleford at a friend’s wedding through a mutual friend.  The pair married on April 8, 1967 and were married 56 years.  In 1970, their oldest daughter Lori was born and in 1972, Maureen followed.  While raising their children, Larry loved to spend time with his family and attend his children’s sporting events, going fishing, wood working, and restoring antique cars. There were many family trips while the girls were growing up and once he became an ‘Opa’, he enjoyed spending time and travelling with his kids and grandkids.  He also enjoyed teaching all of his grandchildren how to drive.  Larry’s personality was loved by all those who knew him.  Larry enjoyed spending time with friends and playing practical jokes on neighbours.  He was always happy, and willing to help anyone he thought could use a hand.   Larry was full of life, positive, kind, generous, had a great sense of humour and was gracious until the end.

Larry is survived by his loving wife Karen, his daughters Lori (Jim) Moore of Calgary, AB., and Maureen (Brad) of Calgary, AB., and his grandchildren, Kelsie and Ben Moore, Connor and Spencer Robbins, Alyssa and Ethan Benoit, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held in North Battleford, Saskatchewan at a date to be determined in the new year.

 

• Date : 2023-12-21
• Location : Calgary, AB