Laurence (Lornie) Leriger was born in Pouce Coupe, BC. on February 25, 1925. Lornie served overseas with the R.C.A.F. during WWII.
Upon his return to Canada, Lornie married Jemma Gaboury of Codesa, Ab. They moved from Wanham when his work took him elsewhere.
Sources: Grooming the Grizzly p. 393