February 4, 1925 – September 17, 2011
Our beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Papa passed away peacefully on September 17, 2011. Gordon leaves his bride, Bobbie of 58 years, son Ross (Lynn), daughter Debbie (Dave) Richdale and grandchildren Robert, Trent, Curtis, Sydney & Derek. Predeceased by his brother Wilf and survived by siblings Frank, Eleanor & Winnifrid.
Gordon was born in Ernfold, SK. He served in WWII as a tail gunner then moved to Victoria in 1945. He retired from Shell Canada after 32 years of service. Gordon valued his long standing association with the Masonic Order.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, Gordon requested donations be made to Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children c/o Jeneece Place, 2400 Arbutus Rd, Victoria, BC, V8N 1V7. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com .
“not that a death has occurred, but that a life has been lived ”
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Dear Bobbie, Debbie, Ross and families.
As with all your friends, our memories of Gordon are of a happy,
caring, thoughtful husband and father. Our memories go back to
when your children and ours were all small, Gordon visiting and bouncing a baby on his knee or playing with the little ones. Such a privilege to have known him. Our sympathy and love to all of you.