Gordon Blanchard
Posted Feb 22, 2022 | 12:54 PM by CookSFC
Gordon Blanchard
1930 ~ 2022
With sadness and deep gratitude, the family shares that Gordon Beverley Blanchard, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Margaret and his daughters, Rev. Diane Blanchard, Susan (Jim) Cooper and Laurie (Tom) Hermann. Gordon will also be remembered by his nine grandchildren and their families: Jeremy Spies; Nell Spies (Anthony Morden) and their children, Lola and Ella; Rev. Miriam Spies; Jill (Todd) Regehr and their children, Avery and Owen; Lisa (Michael) MacLeod and their children, Bennett and Juna; Kevin (Janae) Cooper and their sons, Mark and Miles; Lindsey (Rob) Flurry and their daughter, Violet; Krista (Franz) Zemp and their children, Oliver and Josie; and Brennan (Pamela) Hermann and their children Milla and Alice. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Myrtle and Leonard “Pete” Blanchard and an infant daughter, June. Gordon combined the vocations of farming at Whitla and teaching. He was passionate about nurturing community and cooperation among farmers at the local, provincial and national levels. Gordon loved the game of baseball and was fortunate to play slow pitch into his 80’s. He was a committed member of St. Andrew’s United Church in Bow Island and brought his faith and ethics into all aspects of his life and work. A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 139 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Junior Smith officiating. Masks are mandatory for those attending. A time of fellowship will follow at the Golden Age Club, 206 – 5 Avenue East, Bow Island. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone 403-527-6455
- Date : 2022-02-21
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta