GORDON HARRY STANGER -

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GORDON HARRY STANGER 1920 - 2011 With great sadness, we announce the passing of a beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. We rejoice in the confirmation of Gordon's decision to accept Jesus as his Personal Saviour. Dad had a brief time to share his decision with others, which brought us all great joy. The family has peace in knowing we will see him again in heaven. Gordon grew up in Elmwood, and there he met the dream girl of his life, Eileen, who he married in 1942. Gordon is survived by his loving wife Eileen, son Patrick (Val), and daughters Maureen (Gordon), Teresa (Gary), grandsons Johnny (Jenny), Joshua and Jordan (Kaitlyn), great-grandchildren, Jonathon and Jaylee. Gordon is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his four brothers and one sister. Dad had a great sense of humour, and he always treated his three children equally and with great love and respect. He served in the Navy in the Second World War, on the HMCS Ungava, and told us stories about the cold Atlantic and diving off the ship in the Mariana Trench. Dad retired from C.N. Symington Yard in 1983. He loved to read, and you could always find him sitting in his La-Z-Boy, surrounded by books. He loved his cabin that he built 52 years ago at Willard Lake, Ontario. Mom and Dad had many great years there, and the family continues to enjoy it. Every time we go swimming, fishing, or blueberry picking, we will think of Dad. Dad was able to stay in the home he built, thanks to the great staff of Homecare. They became good friends with Mom and Dad. The family has many people to thank for their kindness and care. We especially thank Sheila and Joan for their support, as Mom's best friends. We would like to thank Bernie for also being there for Mom and Dad. Dad loved his nurses at Seven Oaks and Concordia Hospitals. Please know that we truly think you are angels. As per Gordon's wishes, there will be no funeral service held.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 30, 2011