GORDON GISLASON

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GORDON GISLASON Quietly, at the age of 92, after a brief illness Gordon (Gudni) Adalsteinn Gislason passed away on October 5, 2002. Gordon was born on the family farm north east of Arborg on April 4, 1910. He attended Bjarmi and Ardal schools and after finishing school helped his father Thorarinn and brother Edward at home on the farm. During the winter of 1930-31 Gordon went out logging in the undeveloped region north of Rosenburg where he continued to work in the winters until 1942. In 1937 Gordon also helped open up a road into Section 24, Twp 27 - Rge 3E where camps were built and a sawmill set up. He worked at this for six winters. On November 11, 1940 Gordon married Jacobena Jacobson, daughter of Gudmundur and Una Jacobson of Framnes, MB. They built a homestead on the east half of NE 36-22-2E. Gordon was a quiet gentleman who lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed curling, pool, darts, bingo and sharing stories of his experiences of the "old days" but above all he loved to golf. He took up golfing in his 80s and amazed family and friends in his avid pursuit of the sport, continuing to play until only recently. Gordon retired from farming after Benas death and spent some time in Vancouver with his sister Inga and brother Edward. In 1979 he went to live with his nephew Ingi and niece Gene where he remained until he moved into the personal care home. The youngest of five children, Gordon was predeceased by his wife Bena in 1976; father Thorarinn and mother Soffia; sisters, Bertha, Lauga and Inga; and brother Edward. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. "Uncle" Gordon will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Arborg and District Health Centre as well as the staff of the personal care home for their professionalism and compassionate care. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church. Donations may be given in lieu of flowers to the Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church or to the Arborg and District Health Centre Foundation, Box 70, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0. Arborg (MacKenzie) Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2002