Obituary of GORDON E. HUNTER

GORDON E. HUNTER

October 17, 1932 - August 3, 2021

Remembered with love

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Gordon E Hunter passed away on August 3^rd, 2021. 

He is survived by his wife Joanne and their six children: Lori, Craig (Nancy), Cole (Bonnie), Leigh Ann (Mario), Cliff (Louise) and Clint. He will also be greatly missed by his 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren: Aaron (Isaiah), Taisa, Meg, Sophia, Josh, Kale (Olivia), Alannah (Aubree, Peyton and Emmett), Cara, Krystin, Conner, Cai, Casey and Cassie.

Gordon (or Gord as he was fondly called) was born in the small town of Strathclair, Manitoba on Oct 17, 1932. Due to a birth defect (club foot), no one expected Gord would ever even be able to walk properly, but his strong nature prevailed and he was able to surpass these challenges and as a young man loved to play sports, particularly hockey where he was a well known hockey referee throughout small towns in Manitoba.

He eventually moved to Edmonton where he met the love of his life Joanne when she was in nursing school and he worked as a construction worker. They moved back to Winnipeg in the 60s with a handful of kids and that is when the Hunter clan truly began! 

For many years he was the sole proprietor of Hunter Fine Flooring. He installed carpeting in many commercial and residential buildings throughout Winnipeg, including the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature. As his children got older, they often were there to help and learn the trade.

After retirement, Gord and Joanne preferred the warmth of Florida during our harsh Winnipeg winters and had 35 years of sunshine making many lifelong friends down south. 

Everyone who knew and loved Gord, knew him to be tough as nails with a heart of gold. He was completely devoted to his family (including his precious cats who miss him dearly) and to the AA fellowship where he would have been 53 years sober January 1st. Our home was always open to all in need and we learned early in life that nothing was more important than people.

He will be well remembered for his humour and Gordie-isms (one of kind Gord sayings/stories) as well as his service in the Tasmanian army, where he was famous for inventing the electric pea shooter (one of the stories he told the kids growing up).

As per his wishes, there will be no formal service. The family will gather privately to share "Gordie-isms" and celebrate his wonderful life.

Rest now you steel-coated marshmallow, we love you and will miss you always.