Gordon "Zeke" William Isaac
August 2nd, 2014
Gordon William Isaac
November 30, 1946 to August 2, 2014
Gordon “Zeke” Isaac of Delia, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Foothills Hospital at the age of 67 years. Gordon was born to Frank and Jean Isaac in Claresholm, Alberta on November 30, 1946 after which they moved to Delia and he stayed until he joined the Air Force. Over the years his career followed many different paths, the most prominent being the transportation industry. Being on two wheels was a passion of Gord’s and he enjoyed the freedom of the motorbike. Gordon was extremely involved in his community no matter where he lived and received many honors for this. Family and friends were of the utmost importance to him and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Michael (Kim), Kristy; grandchildren, Madison and Morgan; sisters, Louise (Perry) Arnott, Pat (Tom) Guebert and their families and special friends Lisa, Julian, Joel and Cory, Deeon, Samantha and Darren, Tracy, Kaitlyn and Nicole.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Delia Community Hall on Saturday, August 30th, 2014 at 2:30pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Gord’s memory to the Tom Baker Center, c/o Canadian Cancer Foundation, #200, 325 Manning Rd NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5, the Delia Historical Society, PO Box 206, Delia, AB, T0J 0W0 or charity of your choice.
Messages:
Dear Donna and family, Garry and I would like to express our sincere sympathy on the passing of Gordon. Thinking of you. Sincerely, Garry and Marge Uhrich
Hi Donna - me again. Couldn't get the cursor to work properly and it stopped on me......Linda and I would say hmmmm! We are so sorry that Gordon was taken so young and send our love and prayers to you and your family. Virginia and Dick
Dear Donna and family. We followed your brave fight against cancer through your emails shared by Linda. Gordon was fortunate to have a family that shared his passion and courage and enabled him to live everyday to it's fullest and to "do it his way". His story is incredible and an inspiration to all of us.
Donna, Michael and Kristy and families Just read in the paper about Gordon. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers and sympathy go out to each one of you at this very sad time.
Donna, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Sincerely, Joan Nickle
Dear Pat, Louise & families, my thoughts & prayers are with you in the loss of your dear brother Gordon. May he rest in peace, Janet Smart
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My love goes out to you and your family. I was thinking about you as we attended the Delia celebration last weekend
Kris, Mum, Michael and family, Our hearts go out to all of you. Bless Gordon he was a very brave, courageous man. Sending all our love, hugs and kisses to you all. Love Pauline, Ray, Darren, Joanne, Gavin and family.