LEO ROLAND HALVERSON

Leo Roland Halverson, 73, of 148 Pine Crescent, Atikokan, Ont., passed away suddenly Sunday, April 16, 2000 at the Atikokan General Hospital.
Leo was born Aug. 9, 1926 in Bergland, Ont. to Ben and Anna Halverson. When he was 12, the family moved to Nestor Falls, Ont., where they owned and operated Halverson’s Tourist Resort.
Leo grew up and worked in the area until he enlisted in the army, and served in Canada until his discharge at the end of the war.
On July 24, 1948, he was united in marriage to Shirley McDonald, and the couple moved to Rainy River, Ont., where Leo worked for the CNR as brakeman for two years.
The family moved to Atikokan in 1952, where Leo owned McLeod and Halverson Construction for several years. He also worked at Caland Ore as a heavy duty mechanic for 14 years, owned and operated Halverson’s Shell, and worked for Buchanan Forest Products as a grader operator.
He loved to fly his plane, which he often used to gather minnows for his business.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and a family man who loved spending his retirement years fishing, camping, woodworking, and inventing things in his garage.
He had a great sense of humour, enjoyed a good joke, and loved to tease people.
Leo is survived by his wife, Shirley Halverson of Atikokan, Ont.; daughter, Cathy (Rod) Hoard of Atikokan, Ont.; siblings, Emil Halverson, Betty (Dick) Peterson, and Morris Halverson, all of Nestor Falls, Ont., Gordon (Betty) Halverson of Vermilion Bay, Ont., and Robert (Arlene) Halverson of Thunder Bay, Ont.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ben and Anna Halverson; and siblings, William Halverson, Harvey Halverson, Richard Halverson, and Pearl Lougheed.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Atikokan, with President Conrad Fisk officiating.
Interment is in Little Falls Cemetery in Atikokan.
Pallbearers were John Hamrak, Moe Tribe, Robert Halverson, Morris Halverson, Emil Halverson, Allan Nelson, and Cecil Leif.
In memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice.