Gordon Franklin Atkinson passed away peacefully at 91 and 1/2 years of age at the West Highland Centre in Lethbridge on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in the arms of his wife of 65 years.
Gordon is lovingly survived by his wife Anne; children: Connie (David) Hubka of Claresholm, David (Linda) of Claresholm, Dennis (Dorothy) of Lethbridge, Bill (Carol) of Grand Prairie, and Tim (Arlene) of Lethbridge; his siblings: Keith (Anita) of Nobleford and Marion Irving of Duncan BC; his 13 grandchildren; his 12 great-grandchildren and many many dear family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents: Elmer and Blanche Atkinson, and siblings: Bob and Kathleen Nummi. Gordon was born on June 11, 1922 in Claresholm and lived the entirety of his life on the farm until he moved to Lethbridge in 1993. He attended Olds College of Agriculture and spent his life farming and also as a nurse's assistant at the Claresholm Care Centre where he retired at the age of 64. Together with his wife he raised five children and devoted his life to being an extremely dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Among Gordon's passions were farming, fishing, hunting, word searches, recycling and being the best grandfather one could ask for. He is fondly remembered for his incredibly witty sense-of-humor and storytelling. Rarely taking life too seriously Gordon could always be relied on for telling a good joke, making people laugh and smile, teasing anyone who had the pleasure of being in his company, and for being a person that inspired others to be better. He lived honestly and courageously and always gave to others rarely asking for anything in return. He was truly a stubborn man, in the greatest send of the word, as he refused to stray from anything that he believed in.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 2:00pm at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. The family graciously requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Good Samaritan Society, 8861 75 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4G8.
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Source: Obituary notice
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Gordon is lovingly survived by his wife Anne; children: Connie (David) Hubka of Claresholm, David (Linda) of Claresholm, Dennis (Dorothy) of Lethbridge, Bill (Carol) of Grand Prairie, and Tim (Arlene) of Lethbridge; his siblings: Keith (Anita) of Nobleford and Marion Irving of Duncan BC; his 13 grandchildren; his 12 great-grandchildren and many many dear family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents: Elmer and Blanche Atkinson, and siblings: Bob and Kathleen Nummi. Gordon was born on June 11, 1922 in Claresholm and lived the entirety of his life on the farm until he moved to Lethbridge in 1993. He attended Olds College of Agriculture and spent his life farming and also as a nurse's assistant at the Claresholm Care Centre where he retired at the age of 64. Together with his wife he raised five children and devoted his life to being an extremely dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Among Gordon's passions were farming, fishing, hunting, word searches, recycling and being the best grandfather one could ask for. He is fondly remembered for his incredibly witty sense-of-humor and storytelling. Rarely taking life too seriously Gordon could always be relied on for telling a good joke, making people laugh and smile, teasing anyone who had the pleasure of being in his company, and for being a person that inspired others to be better. He lived honestly and courageously and always gave to others rarely asking for anything in return. He was truly a stubborn man, in the greatest send of the word, as he refused to stray from anything that he believed in.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 2:00pm at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. The family graciously requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Good Samaritan Society, 8861 75 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4G8.
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Source: Obituary notice
Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
Gordon Franklin Atkinson passed away peacefully at 91 and 1/2 years of age at the West Highland Centre in Lethbridge on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in the arms of his wife of 65 years.
Gordon is lovingly survived by his wife Anne; children: Connie (David) Hubka of Claresholm, David (Linda) of Claresholm, Dennis (Dorothy) of Lethbridge, Bill (Carol) of Grand Prairie, and Tim (Arlene) of Lethbridge; his siblings: Keith (Anita) of Nobleford and Marion Irving of Duncan BC; his 13 grandchildren; his 12 great-grandchildren and many many dear family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents: Elmer and Blanche Atkinson, and siblings: Bob and Kathleen Nummi. Gordon was born on June 11, 1922 in Claresholm and lived the entirety of his life on the farm until he moved to Lethbridge in 1993. He attended Olds College of Agriculture and spent his life farming and also as a nurse's assistant at the Claresholm Care Centre where he retired at the age of 64. Together with his wife he raised five children and devoted his life to being an extremely dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Among Gordon's passions were farming, fishing, hunting, word searches, recycling and being the best grandfather one could ask for. He is fondly remembered for his incredibly witty sense-of-humor and storytelling. Rarely taking life too seriously Gordon could always be relied on for telling a good joke, making people laugh and smile, teasing anyone who had the pleasure of being in his company, and for being a person that inspired others to be better. He lived honestly and courageously and always gave to others rarely asking for anything in return. He was truly a stubborn man, in the greatest send of the word, as he refused to stray from anything that he believed in.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 2:00pm at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. The family graciously requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Good Samaritan Society, 8861 75 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4G8.
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Source: Obituary notice
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Gordon is lovingly survived by his wife Anne; children: Connie (David) Hubka of Claresholm, David (Linda) of Claresholm, Dennis (Dorothy) of Lethbridge, Bill (Carol) of Grand Prairie, and Tim (Arlene) of Lethbridge; his siblings: Keith (Anita) of Nobleford and Marion Irving of Duncan BC; his 13 grandchildren; his 12 great-grandchildren and many many dear family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents: Elmer and Blanche Atkinson, and siblings: Bob and Kathleen Nummi. Gordon was born on June 11, 1922 in Claresholm and lived the entirety of his life on the farm until he moved to Lethbridge in 1993. He attended Olds College of Agriculture and spent his life farming and also as a nurse's assistant at the Claresholm Care Centre where he retired at the age of 64. Together with his wife he raised five children and devoted his life to being an extremely dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Among Gordon's passions were farming, fishing, hunting, word searches, recycling and being the best grandfather one could ask for. He is fondly remembered for his incredibly witty sense-of-humor and storytelling. Rarely taking life too seriously Gordon could always be relied on for telling a good joke, making people laugh and smile, teasing anyone who had the pleasure of being in his company, and for being a person that inspired others to be better. He lived honestly and courageously and always gave to others rarely asking for anything in return. He was truly a stubborn man, in the greatest send of the word, as he refused to stray from anything that he believed in.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 2:00pm at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. The family graciously requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Good Samaritan Society, 8861 75 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4G8.
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Source: Obituary notice
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ANNE PATRICIA
Feb. 22, 1927
June 10, 2019
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June 11, 1922
Jan. 2, 2014
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