Dr.Lafond's. work saved tens of millions of acres
of fragile soil around the world and helped change
agriculture as we know it. This man is to
agronomy what Norman Borlog was to plant
genetics.
When your out on your drills today making one
pass, remember.
Guy Lafond
1953 - 2013
Guy Lafond, aged 59, passed away peacefully on
Friday, April 26, 2013 in Regina Saskatchewan.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 32 years
Enid Oddleifson, his son Éric (Jessica Parker),
and daughter Gaétane. He will be missed by his
brothers Raymond (Madeleine Gagné), René
(Monique Papineau), and sisters Evelyne, Pauline
(Sheldon Bouchard) and Marielle (Paul
Prenovault), his mother-in-law Vordis Oddleifson,
sisters-in-law Karen Foster, Kathy Finnson, and
brother-in-law Kevin Oddleifson. He also leaves
numerous nephews and nieces who adored their
"uncle and monocle Guy." He is predeceased by
his father Olivier, mother Denise (Bérard), father-
in-law Einar Oddleifson and brother-in-law Grant
Finnson. Guy loved people. Nothing was more
important to him than to connect with family and
friends whom he would visit on his many travels.
He also established strong friendships with many
of the people of Indian Head and surrounding
areas where he has lived and worked for 30
years. Guy was an academic at heart. With a
Masters from the U of M and a PhD from the
University of Saskatchewan, he shared his
research and knowledge in agriculture all over the
world. He was an active member of many
associations dedicated to the advancement of
agriculture. He had a passion for the better
management of soil, plant, and water resources
for future generations and the growing world
population. Keeping abreast of innovations
initiated by farmers, Guy would often be seen with
them in a field or on a combine in the evening and
on weekends. He loved the farmers and the
farmers loved and respected him. Guy was a
visionary. He was instrumental in establishing the
Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation
(IHARF). Farmers of Western Canada have
credited Dr. Guy Lafond for changing the way
they manage their land by embracing the zero till
concept. Many profited from his expertise and
tireless unbiased research which he eagerly
shared all over the world including USA, China,
Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Australia and many
European countries. Family and friends ache with
much pain in the earthly loss of Guy, but are
comforted by Guy's strong spirit, love and energy
that is with us forever. A Celebration of Life will be
held at the Indian Head Memorial Hall, 423 Grand
Avenue, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation
(IHARF), Box 156 Indian Head SK, S0G 2K0, in
Guy's memory. Online condolences may be made
at
www.tubmanfh.com
of fragile soil around the world and helped change
agriculture as we know it. This man is to
agronomy what Norman Borlog was to plant
genetics.
When your out on your drills today making one
pass, remember.
Guy Lafond
1953 - 2013
Guy Lafond, aged 59, passed away peacefully on
Friday, April 26, 2013 in Regina Saskatchewan.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 32 years
Enid Oddleifson, his son Éric (Jessica Parker),
and daughter Gaétane. He will be missed by his
brothers Raymond (Madeleine Gagné), René
(Monique Papineau), and sisters Evelyne, Pauline
(Sheldon Bouchard) and Marielle (Paul
Prenovault), his mother-in-law Vordis Oddleifson,
sisters-in-law Karen Foster, Kathy Finnson, and
brother-in-law Kevin Oddleifson. He also leaves
numerous nephews and nieces who adored their
"uncle and monocle Guy." He is predeceased by
his father Olivier, mother Denise (Bérard), father-
in-law Einar Oddleifson and brother-in-law Grant
Finnson. Guy loved people. Nothing was more
important to him than to connect with family and
friends whom he would visit on his many travels.
He also established strong friendships with many
of the people of Indian Head and surrounding
areas where he has lived and worked for 30
years. Guy was an academic at heart. With a
Masters from the U of M and a PhD from the
University of Saskatchewan, he shared his
research and knowledge in agriculture all over the
world. He was an active member of many
associations dedicated to the advancement of
agriculture. He had a passion for the better
management of soil, plant, and water resources
for future generations and the growing world
population. Keeping abreast of innovations
initiated by farmers, Guy would often be seen with
them in a field or on a combine in the evening and
on weekends. He loved the farmers and the
farmers loved and respected him. Guy was a
visionary. He was instrumental in establishing the
Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation
(IHARF). Farmers of Western Canada have
credited Dr. Guy Lafond for changing the way
they manage their land by embracing the zero till
concept. Many profited from his expertise and
tireless unbiased research which he eagerly
shared all over the world including USA, China,
Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Australia and many
European countries. Family and friends ache with
much pain in the earthly loss of Guy, but are
comforted by Guy's strong spirit, love and energy
that is with us forever. A Celebration of Life will be
held at the Indian Head Memorial Hall, 423 Grand
Avenue, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation
(IHARF), Box 156 Indian Head SK, S0G 2K0, in
Guy's memory. Online condolences may be made
at
www.tubmanfh.com
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