GORDON FREDERICK BIRD

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GORDON FREDERICK BIRD On Wednesday, October 27, 2004, our dear husband, father and grandfather passed away at the Selkirk General Hospital at the age of 89 with his family by his side. Gordon is survived by his beloved wife Sallie, who was his loving and devoted caregiver at home. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Tim (Carole) of Ottawa and Bev (Don Koshman) of Sherwood Park; two greatly loved grand-children, Meghan and Cameron; his sister Pearl; one brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his son Rick; his parents, David and Christina; his infant brother; one older brother Leonard, and two sisters, Nora Anderson and Dorothy Ramsey. Gordon was born in Selkirk, MB on April 15, 1915 and resided in Selkirk and the Petersfield area all his life. He retired from the T. Eaton Company in Winnipeg at the age of 70. As long as his health permitted, he was never one to be idle, but always kept busy building, repairing and tending to the familys home and yard. Gordon was a dedicated member of the United Church, both in Selkirk and Clandeboye. For much of his life he served the church, as a board member, envelope secretary and assisting in the construction of the new Clandeboye United Church. Most of all, he was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather, always putting his family first. He leaves his family many happy memories to hold dear. Cremation has taken place and memorial service will be held Saturday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Selkirk United Church, 202 McLean Ave, Selkirk, with Rev. Gerry Bjornson and Rev. Wayne Larstone officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Selkirk United Church or the Clandeboye United Church, 8456 PTH #9, Clandeboye, MB. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 29, 2004