GORDON STEWART SNIDER (VE7 DBT)

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GORDON STEWART SNIDER (VE7 DBT) Died on August 26, 2010 at the age of 84. He was born on June 29, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Gordon and Gertrude Snider. He attended Gordon Bell High School. In July 1944, Stewart joined the Navy and served his country on the corvette HMCS Kincardine for which he earned the Atlantic Star. After the war, he attended University of Manitoba from which he graduated in 1949 with a degree in Engineering. He then rejoined the Navy as an officer and married his sweetheart, Dulcie Ellershaw, on September 24, 1949. Stewart had a long and fruitful career in the Navy including a stint on HMCS Cayuga in the Korean War. He also served on HMCS Ontario and HMCS Saguenay. After he retired from the Navy in 1973, he worked first for DND as a civilian and then joined the B.C. Systems Corp. in 1978 moving to Victoria, B.C. He eventually retired in 1988. Stewart had a long and interesting retirement. He had many interests including model railroading. He was a member of the Union Club of B.C., the NOAVI and later he rediscovered an old love - ham radio. He was an enthusiastic participant in the Island Net for many years. Stewart leaves to mourn, Dulcie, his beloved wife of 60 years; his daughter, Judith (Albert Walden) Ottawa; his son, John (Dana Sibley) Victoria and his much loved grandchildren; Robert Walden (Lindsay Noel), Christopher, Ian, Darcie and Jakob Snider. Also survived by his brother, Ken and his children, Don and Nancy. A Celebration of Stewart's Life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH, 3909 St. George's Lane, Cadboro Bay, Victoria, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.N.I.B., 2340 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8R 4R9 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 276 - 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C. V8T 4N4. The family wants to say a special thanks to his many caregivers. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com. McCall's of Victoria, BC (1-800-870-4210)

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 30, 2010