Leonard B. Kolodychuk

 Leonard Bernard Kolodychuk, died peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his Bellingham home with loved ones by his side. Len was born on October 24, 1959 and lived in British Columbia and Alberta during his childhood and teenage years.  As a youth, he had a love for and excelled in many sports including hockey, football, and downhill skiing. Pursuing a career in medicine, he attended the University of Alberta, completed a Family Medicine residency in Akron, Ohio, before training to be an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Saskatchewan.
 Len was a practicing orthopedic surgeon for over 35 years and had an active interest in trying to improve the quality of life and function of others. He touched the lives of many in the community through his work. Len embodied the idea of being a life-long learner, consistently trying to stay up to date with the latest research to be able to provide his patients the best care.
 Len was an avid golfer and sports fan, sharing many memories with family and friends alike with golf trips and outings to Vancouver Canucks games. Len loved the outdoors – camping, fishing, and pheasant hunting; travel; and later in life took a  growing interest in cooking and food. He was the king of the barbecue. He attended many rock concerts throughout his life, numbering them at over 100.
 Len is survived by his loving wife, Grace; his four children, Nicholas (Kirstin), David (Claire), Peter, and Stephen, parents (Anne and Bernie), brothers Brent (Sharon) and Barry (Collette), brothers and sisters-in-law from Grace, and many nieces and nephews.
 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to your local Arthritis Foundation or Food Bank, or to the Lighthouse Mission Ministries PO Box 548, Bellingham WA 98227.