Leonard Thielen, a man of many horses. From the young child chasing cattle across the yard, to the cowboy on the Southern Alberta rodeo circuit and the Dad leading his children down the Kananaskis trails. Leonard had a love for his horses and cowboy lifestyle throughout his lifetime but most of all a love for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Stacey (Brent Barrows, Ethan, William, Kelsey (Lane); grandchildren, Harper, Tuftin); Lannie (Erin Creak, Clyde, Kate); Jaime (Trevor Drapaka, Hunter, Brooke). Leonard was raised in Milk River, before moving his family north to the Nanton and Okotoks area and retiring in Foremost, Alberta. Leonard is predeceased by his parents, Katie (Gaetz) and Gordon B Thielen. Leonard was taken much earlier than we were ready. The loving father will be remembered for his love of horses, the mountains and the tight knit extended family he leaves behind. In honoring Leonard’s wishes a celebration of life will be organized at a future date. The Memorial Service will be held at the Barrows Family Farm, 71009 Range Road 103, Foremost, AB on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to S.T.A.R.S. Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society, 1441 Aviation Park NE, P.O. Box 570 Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7 or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leonard Thielen.