GORDON WILLIS

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GORDON WILLIS MacMILLAN It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father, Gordon MacMillan on Sunday, July 29, 2001, at the age of 58 years. He was born on November 26, 1942 in Stonewall, grew up and attended school in Meadow Lea. On August 3, 1968 he married Irene Robertson, and they resided in Winnipeg until 1976 when they moved to Stony Mountain. At a young age, he worked at Federated Co-op in Winnipeg for two years, was employed at Christie Biscuits for 11 years, and for the past 23 years at Liquid Air Canada. He was an avid sportsman and very competitive in the sports he played, which included hockey for the Meadow Lea Hockey Team and baseball in Winnipeg. Gordon also enjoyed curling and attended many bonspiels, encouraging his two girls to participate in curling and baseball and attended many of their events. Gordon enjoyed his annual hunting trip with "the boys" to Dropmore, MB, and hunting in Meadow Lea with his dad, brothers, and nephews. He was a member of the Meadow Lea Gun Club, and the Winnipeg Gun Club, and was very proud of his trophy collection. Gordon very much enjoyed the outdoors, and over the years spent many weekends camping and fishing with his family. One of his greatest pleasures was dancing and having a good time with family and friends. Surviving besides his wife Irene, two daughters, Lori Irene (Darren) Thiessen and Lisa Mae (Shawn Slatcher) three brothers, Harvey (Eva), Bruce (Audrey), Angus (Joan; six sisters, Julia King, Caroline King, Edith (Ron) McFee, Evelyn Hiebert, Audrey (Art) McFee, Gwen (Eldon) Sargent; mother-in-law Violet Robertson; sister-in-law Ann (Jim) Denorer; sister-in-law Joan (Ted) Jenkins; brother-in-law Allan (Marlaine) Robertson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Elsie; father William; father-in-law John; brothers-in-law, Bill King, Donald King, and John Hiebert. Friends may call for viewing from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1 in the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. Rev. Marc Whitehead will officiate. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 301 - 352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, or to the Meadow Lea United Church Memorial Fund. "WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS." MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 01, 2001