Obituary of Gordon Elwood Docking

Born: October 28, 1923 in Dauphin, Manitoba

Passed Away: March 31, 2013 in Kimberley, B.C.

Age: 89

"He was such a fine man", were sentiments echoed at his passing. "There was always so much fun and laughter in their home". When you think of Gordon, you think of how important his family was to him, canoeing in the cedar strip canoe he built, the walks enjoying nature, of him carving diamond willow canes, gardening, and the second love of his life, his yellow lab Brandy. During WWII, Gordon was in the 3rd division, Infantry Reconnaise, Canadian17th Royal Duke of York Hussars. Returning from war, he married the love of his life Lois on Sept.13, 1947 and raised a family of three. Gordon worked for the Department of Transport for numerous years. From working for DOT in The Pas, Manitoba, the family moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where he was Asst. Airport Manager, then back to The Pas, where he was Airport Manager. In 1965 the family moved to BC. where he was the Assistant Manager of Vancouver International Airport. Gordon also worked for Gulf Oil as a salesman. He was the top salesman in Canada for eight years running. In 1987, he and Lois retired in Cranbrook.

Gordon was predeceased by his loving wife Lois on September 4, 2011 and his grandson Daniel Holland on April 17, 2010.

Lovingly left remembering their dad, grandpa and great-grandpa are his son Tom (Betsy), their family Rod, Annie, Samantha (Trevor) and Christie; his daughter Kathy (Tom), their family Jennifer (Jeff), their son Alex and Heather (Shane) their son Eli; and his daughter Lori (Sean), their family Keegan and Cooper.

In recent years Gordon resided at Garden View Village, Kimberley. He enjoyed the friendship of the residents and staff there.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Smith, the staff at Garden View Village and the Pines, where he was so content and well cared for.

A memorial service for Gordon will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Garden View Village in Kimberley, B.C.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com