Leslie Blada
May 19, 1959 ~ October 23, 2021
Leslie Ivan Blada, 62, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Les was born and raised in Bottineau, ND graduating in 1977. Les spent several decades living with his family in Churchs Ferry and Devils Lake, ND until recently moving to Fargo, ND.
A dedicated family man, Les adored his girls and had boundless joy being grandpa to his beautiful grandkids. He truly knew how to enjoy the special moments and live life. He offered a great attitude and positive outlook to all and lived life with no regrets.
He was a loyal and good friend, who selflessly gave others his time and would go out of his way to help anyone expecting nothing in return. His sense of humor, along with his infectious laugh brought joy to all. He will be fondly remembered for his kindness to animals. He had a love of hockey including a reminiscent winning goal for the Bottineau Braves in 1977 during his senior year against Fargo North, winning the game 5-4. He was a very hard working man and spent many miles on the road for Conway. In his free time, Les loved hunting, fishing, working on cars, and had a passion of 4-wheeling with his children and extended family.
Les is preceded in death by his sister, Paulette, and father, Ivan.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane, of 33 years; daughter, Chelsey (Nick) Nordman and grandchildren, Adaleigh, Rhetton, & Nolia; daughter, Kaitlyn (Carl) Nikle and grandson, Caleb; all who live in Fargo, ND; mother, Millie Bushnell (Gary), Minot, ND; sister, Carolyn (Dave) Mullens, Ridgefield, WA; and brothers, Tom (Maritza) Blada, and Brent (Vickie) Blada, both from Sterling, AK, and Matthew (Carolyn) Blada, Souris, ND, along with many treasured nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held 10 AM Monday, November 1, 2021 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo. Everyone is welcome to attend this service - for those unable, the service will be livestreamed on the funeral home website. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Fargo.
Thinking of you Diane and girls. I will always remember Les when he worked for Care Medical he was always so kind, helpful and patient. And had a smile on his face. My deepest sympathy..
Sincerely,
Carmen Tronson
I am so heart broken over the loss of Leslie. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. 🙏🙏
Our deepest condolences to all that loved Les, especially his wife, daughters, and 4 beautiful grandchildren. May he Rest In Peace until he is reunited with his dear family.
WE Love You Les So Glad WE Got To See You In September. You Sure Loved To Tease Like My Dad use Too But I can Take It You Loved your Family And Your Grandchildren And your Family. You And Paul Would Tell Stories Back In The Days WE Love You This Is The Hardest Thing To Write You Were Like A Brother To Paul .
I was so sorry to hear of Leslie’s passing. I wish I could attend the memorial service but will be thinking of you all. Thoughts and prayers to all. God Bless.
Diane and family,
My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Diane & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Les passing. I have been thinking of you all. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
A really good guy who use to tease me when I was a kid. Always fond memories of the time he and his brothers lived down here in Kansas.
Dear Diane and family,
I’m sending you my heartfelt sympathy, and will keep you all in my prayers.
Kristy Tronson
I was so sorry to hear of Leslie‘s passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
RIP Leslie. I so enjoyed my visit with your family this summer. There was alot of laughter and fun . You couldn’t help but notice the love of family, friendship and just the pure joy of life. My sympathies to Diane, daughters, son-in-laws, grandkids and Mildred. A special man gone to soon.