Leroy Hedden

Roy was born near Shamrock, Saskatchewan, to Samuel and Naomi Hedden, the eldest of four children, brother Lewis, and sisters Thelma and Kathleen.

He worked for the Co-op oil company and then for the general co-op store in Alysham, where his 5 children were born, twins Elaine (Rudy Mayert) and Marvin (Lillian); twins Eldon (Nora) and Elvin (Rosanna); and Sandra. Roy then moved to Vancouver where he owned and operated three corner grocery stores. While in Vancouver, they welcomed a nephew, Kenneth Hendrickson, into their family.

The family moved to Revelstoke where he was the food manager for the Co-op for a number of years. From there he moved to Vernon and managed Derkaz Shoes, and then Borne Shoes. He was married to Eleanore Hendrickson on September 23, 1939, and they spent 70 happily married years together.

Music was very much a part of their lives, having participated in bands in Alysham, Revelstoke, and the Vernon Backyard Band. Roy was predeceased by his wife, Eleanore, his daughter Sandra, his granddaughter Jenna Marie, and his nephew Kenneth Hendrickson. Roy will be greatly missed by his children, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren as well as many extended family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m., from the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. A reception will follow in the Tea Room.

Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com