GORDON IRVINE HUNTER

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GORDON IRVINE HUNTER January 13, 1917 May 31, 2009 On Sunday evening Gordon passed away peacefully, at home, with family by his side, after 92 years, four months and 18 days of life. Born in Winnipeg, he brought his wife and young family to Calgary, in 1949, where they remained until moving to Kelowna 1996. Gordon was a very active Kiwanis Club member for many years and a very well respected member of the water and waste water industry throughout western Canada. Some of his favourite activities would include sailing, golf and holidays in Hawaii. Gordon was greeted on the other side by many loving people, as he was preceded by his wife of 60 years (Edna), his mother (Agnes) and father (John) and his three older sisters (Elsie, Margaret and Ina), as well as countless other friends and relatives. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all the friends and family he has left behind. Gordon is survived by his three sons (Grant, Ross and Keith), two daughters-in-law (Bev and Del), six grandchildren (Megan, Gordon, Marc, Jenn, Jess and Jenny) and six great grandchildren (Rhythm, Indy, Isabel, Claire, Shaila and Scott), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other friends, family and business associates. A memorial service will be held at the First Memorial Funeral Services (1211 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC) on June 22, at 10:00 a.m. A reception to share some of our favourite stories will be held after the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice. Condolences to the family can be made by visiting www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC (250) 762-2299.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 06, 2009