Date of Birth: June 25, 1944
Date of Death: August 24, 2016
Gordon (Gord) was born in Humboldt, Sask. on June 25, 1944 to Joseph and Marie (nee Linz) Vedress.
After completing high school, Gordon proudly joined the Royal Canadian Navy. He took his training in Halifax and had the rank of ABMA in the capacity of Medical Assistant. He spent one year in Esquimalt, B.C. and then back to Halifax for the duration of his service. Gordon returned to the prairies and began his work career with Revelstoke Lumber as store manager in multiple locations across Western Canada. From 1986 until his retirement, he was the manager at North American Lumber in Melville.
Gordon was a kind and gentle man. He enjoyed gardening and cooking and was an avid reader. His greatest joy was talking with people and telling stories from his many life experiences. He was quick with a joke and had a wonderful sense of humour.
Gordon was a very private person and he cherished his family. He was happiest when gathered with loved ones at Christmas, weddings and other family events.
Gordon always saw the best in people and earned the respect of many. In his final illness, he did not complain and was thankful for all the care and support he received.
Gordon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 in St. Peter’s Hospital, Melville, Sask. He was 72 years of age.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Marie (nee Linz) of Muenster, Sask.
He is survived by his siblings, Caroline (Carl) Maloney of Kelowna, B.C.; Robert (Jeanette) of Peace River, Alta.; Emil of Muenster, Sask.; Florian (Sandra) of Peachland, B.C.; Allan of Muenster, Sask.; Annette (Greg) Moeller of Moose Jaw, Sask.; Jerry (Kathy) of Prince Albert, Sask.; Joanne (Dave) Moeller of Didsbury, Alta.; Brian (Rhonda) of Prince Albert, Sask.; Elaine (Steve) Carthy of Humboldt, Sask.; Donald (Judy) of Saskatoon, Sask.; James (Sharon) of Drake, Sask.; Arlene (Curtis) Figley of Edmonton, Alta.; and all of their families.
Funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at 10 a.m. from St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Melville with Rev. Fr. Mieczyslaw Burdzy, OMI as the celebrant.
The interment will follow at a later date at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Muenster, Sask.
The family wishes to express thanks to St. Peter’s Hospital for the wonderful care they provided during Gordon’s hospital stay. Special thanks to the nurses and staff for the compassion and respect they showed Gordon and the family members who were with him at the hospital. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Services, Melville.
