GORDON KITCHENER SMITH

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GORDON KITCHENER SMITH Peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2002, with loving family by his side, at the Health Sciences Centre, Gordon Kitchener Smith, aged 86 years, of Eriksdale, MB. Leaving to mourn his death, his wife Myrtle (nee King) his son Ray (Jo-Anne) his daughters, Carole (John) Boychuk, all of Eriksdale, MB, Cindy (Jeff) Plett, of Fisher Branch, MB; and his daughter-in-law Donna Smith, of Eriksdale; grandchildren, Blair (Jody), Tracy (Mike) Jeffers, Brian (Leana), Blaine, Shayne (Mandy), Sheldon and Shaylene Boychuk, Richelande and MaKendy Plett; great-grandchildren, Dyson, Matthew and Nolan Smith, and Kevin Jeffers; along with numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law from the King and Jundt families; many nieces and nephews, and many good friends who he met over the years. He was predeceased by his parents Alex (A.J.) and Marjorie; his brother Bill, his sister Eileen Eyford, his wife Claire (Jundt), his son Lorne and one child in infancy. Gordon was born on July 17, 1915, in Eriksdale. Gordon took over the family lumber business from his father A.J. Smith in 1958, later assisted by his sons Ray and Lorne. As a result of his honesty, integrity and outstanding service to the Interlake customers, he was nominated "Mr. Lumberman of the Year" at the Western Retail Lumberman Association held in Vancouver in 1989. The business operated under the Smith name until the year 2000. For 20 years he also served as the Reeve of the R.M. of Eriksdale, and received a lifelong membership at the Union of Manitoba Municipalities convention. Being a very avid sports-minded person and a participant in earlier years, he was President of the Eriksdale Community Club for 30 years, and in 1978 was awarded a plaque for his devoted years of service to his community. The local Legion Auxiliary honoured Gordon with a medal for "Distinguished Community Service" for their Diamond Jubilee Year. With his expertise of the local school board, he served a term on the Board of Reference for the Department of Education. A lifelong member of the Eriksdale United Church, Gordon was devoted to his family and community. His favourite pastimes were travelling, dancing, visiting, card games and gardening. He enjoyed life to the fullest. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at the Eriksdale Recreational Centre with Rev. Melanie Kauppila officiating. Interment to follow in the Eriksdale Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers that day will be all of Gordons grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Dr. Raath and Dr. Vos, nurses and staff of the E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care they gave to Gordon over the last year. Thank you to Dr. Johnston of the Cancer Care Clinic in Winnipeg, MB, and to the staff of GD-4 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. Special thank you to Elsie and Doris for their support and comfort they gave to Gordon and family at the hospital in Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church Memorial Fund, in care of Tracy Jeffers, Eriksdale, MB, R0C 0W0, or to the Cancer Care Foundation of Manitoba, P.O. Box 2248 Stn. Main, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 9Z9. "Well Done, Thy Good and Faithful Servant." Arrangements in care of Arnason Funeral Homes Ltd. Ashern - Lundar (204) 768-2072

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2002