Leslie Elliott Sherman

Leslie Elliott Sherman of Regina passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2023.  A private ceremony will take place at a later date. To leave online condolences please visit the Alternatives Funeral & Cremation website, www.MyAlternatives.ca/Regina. 

Les is lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 61 years, Celia, their daughter, Coralie (Paul) Postma, his grandson Brendan (Haley) Postma,  his granddaughter, Victoria Postma (Liam O'Connor),  his great-grandson, Elliot Postma, his sister, Isobel Hart, many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.  Les was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Nanna Sherman and his sister, Yvonne Smyth.

Les was born on October 16, 1941, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  His family moved to Regina when he was a child where he lived out the rest of his life. He attended Davin School and Sheldon Williams Collegiate.   Les worked as a draftsman for a while before he was hired to teach drafting at a brand new high school in Regina.  Miller Comprehensive Highschool opened its doors in 1966 and he remained there for the 32 years of his amazing teaching career.  He was truly a master teacher, impacting the lives of countless young adults.  Teaching was definitely what he was meant to do, and he loved it right up until he retired.  His biggest joy, however, was his family.

He met Celia when he was 17 years old and they were a perfect match.  The first time Les took Celia's hand on the way home from a football game her heart melted and that was it. They were married on July 7, 1962, and have been almost inseparable ever since. Their marriage is an example of how to remain happy and in love.   In 1966 they had a baby girl named Coralie.  Their close little family of three was a happy one.  The house was often filled with 50's music, there was a lot of dancing in the kitchen, and there was always laughter. He was the best husband and dad and when he became a grandpa he was amazing at that as well.  Brendan and Victoria were his heart. He was so incredibly proud of both of them and loved them beyond words.  Recently his great-grandson was born and he was so touched that his sweet great-grandson, Elliot, was named after him.  His family meant everything to him and they are all heart-broken to say good-bye to him.

Les was very intelligent,  creative and talented.  As a young adult he took an interest in photography, building a dark room in his basement . He continued to enjoy small construction and home renovation projects throughout his life.  He also enjoyed landscaping and gardening in the many homes he and Celia lived in.  Les was an extremely talented artist, however, he remained very humble about it. He loved animals, and was very knowledgeable about the animal kingdom.  He really enjoyed traveling.  Such wonderful memories were made on the many family vacations taken over the years.  Les was a gentle, quiet, introverted person, however, he also had a bit of a goofy side that not many got to see.  He had an awesome sense of humor and loved to be with family and friends. His happy place was wherever his family was.  Everyone who knew Les liked and respected him.  He will be missed by so many people.  The world is truly a better place for having Leslie Elliott Sherman in it.