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GORDON WILLIAM TERNOWETSKY

Date of Passing: Oct 07, 1999

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GORDON WILLIAM TERNOWETSKY Gordon William Ternowetsky, age 53, passed away suddenly after a brief illness, on October 7, 1999, in Prince George, British Columbia. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Carroll; sons, Alexander and Joseph; parents Doris and Bill (Winnipeg) brother Dennis and family (Brampton), many members of a large extended family and a great number of dear friends. Born in Winkler, Manitoba, Gordon was a dedicated husband and father who cherished family ties and gave unstintingly to his loved ones. Recently a Professor of Social Work at the U of Northern B.C., he began his prolific career as a sociologist by earning a BA from the U of Winnipeg, MA from the U of Calgary, and PhD from La Trobe U in Australia. He authored or co-authored eight books and over ninety articles on unemployment, poverty and social welfare, and social work practice, and taught at the U of Calgary, La Trobe U, and the U of Regina. In his lifelong commitment to issues of poverty, Gordons research and teaching interests took him as a visiting professor to universities in B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, the United States, Australia and the Ukraine. He presented at national and international conferences, and served as an advisor, board member and consultant to community, provincial and federal bodies. Many colleagues, graduate and undergraduate students will remember him as a nurturing and inspiring educator who became personally involved in their learning. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 301 - 352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2H8, or to the charity of ones choice. Funeral service to be held in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway, on October 13, at 2:00 p.m. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 10, 1999

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

  • I am sitting on a memorial bench with this man's name on it and I am honored and I thank him and you for this experience. - Posted by: Jennifer Leigh Aikin (Passer by) on: Sep 09, 2025

  • I met Gordon and Carol while a student in (I think) my 2nd year as a Sociology / Psychology Major at La Trobe university in the northern Melbourne suburb of Kingsbury. I have fond memories of the student trips we had away into the Victorian Hugh Country. I recall fondly that he always called me “Professor” which, as a mere undergrad student always gave me a thrill. I recall visiting Gordon and Carol and their young children in Watervale Road. Happy times and very fond memories. - Posted by: Ross Baxter (La Trobe student and friend) on: Jun 16, 2021

  • I still remember Gordon to this day. I once was his student and then I worked in the same research unit at the Faculty of Social Work in University of Regina for three years. He was a real human being, cared for his students and spoke to them as equals. I remember feeling sad when he left UofR to go to Prince George, but even sadder when he passed away. Peace and love to his family and rest in peace, dear Gordon. - Posted by: Lili Zwart (Student ) on: Sep 12, 2014

  • When others refused me entry into the soc course at Latrobe he took me in & gave me the basics of understanding I carry today. Memories of Gordon & his young family with us at the beach. Students & friends all. Lives in our memories. - Posted by: Michael Watt (past student/friend) on: Jul 08, 2014

  • Fond memories from Australia. The Ternowetsky years down under were great times - Posted by: Ken King (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2014

  • We will miss you forever Gordon. - Posted by: donna patricia leeson ewasyke (COUSIN ) on: Aug 23, 2013

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