Gordon Eric Carlson
April 20th, 2017
CARLSON, Gordon Eric
April 20, 2017 Gordon Eric Carlson left to live forevermore with his Lord and Savior He fought a long and often difficult battle with Cancer. In spite of many hospital stays he remained steadfast in the desire to stay in his home for the final days and that he did, I held him in my arms till the end,Gordon knew that that his last breath here would mean his next breath was in his Eternal home, such Victory
Gordon was born on the family farm in Sask on Jan 5, 1930 to his parents George and Martha, youngest of nine children, all of whom predeceased him.
Gordon farmed with his brother Elmer for sixteen years, in 1970 he moved to Calgary to be a very successful salesman for Cedar Log Homes. Gordon was bitten by the “ Old Car Bug “ from which he never recovered, this became his passion, cars, trucks, motor homes...covered a lot of ground finding these old cars, many he restored to original beauty others a good cleaning , few repairs and out the door they went, his most favored group was the Mustang of which he bought and sold ninety
In these travels he fell in love with Arizona where he and his friends developed Apartment Buildings , we moved down for near three years, huge adjustment to be so far from our home but as per Gordon , he rose to the challenge, eventually moved back to Calgary but never quit spending time in Arizona except had to give up for the last two years which was hard for him....
When the yard and outdoor chores became too much our Neighbors Brian and Kerry just took over and lifted that burden, Gordon hated not being able to do for himself but thanked God daily for these wonderful and neighbors and Grandson Dexton who seem to be on speed dial for many reasons.
Gordon leaves behind Joy and their two grown children, Blair ( Leslie ) children Dylan and Deanna, Julie ( Cal ) children Derek , Chelsea and Aaron
He was happy to welcome four Great grand children into his life.
Gordon will be missed by his wife Joan and her sons Shaun ( deceased) and Gregg/ Pat , Devon/ Denise and Grandchildren, Mike, Bo, Clayton and Dexton
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Forest Lawn Victory Church for "Pats House", an out reach for women in Forest Lawn
A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Oak Victory Church, 450 Royal Oak Drive NW, Calgary, AB on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Please dress casual.
“and God will wipe away every tear…” Rev. 21:4
Messages:
Dear Joan....we are saddened to hear of Gordon's passing he was a friend for many years and we have many memories of the good old days! Our sympathy to you and the family. Joan, we will be in Ontario next week as my brother is being interred on May 20 also. Our thoughts will be with you Love Marge and Gabe
My deepest on most sincere condolences to Gordon's family. I met Gordon back in 1979 or 1980. I bought a 1933 Ford Sedan from him. Back then he had a lot of mustangs sitting on the front lawn of his property just west of 53rd on Crowchild Trail. Gordon poked his head inside my mustang and right away he said he wanted it. (1969 GT 4 Speed Fastback) He helped me with financing of the 33 as long as my mustang was put up for collateral. I told him he would most definitely be paid, because he wasn't going to get my mustang. (I still have my mustang). Years later it was a total surprise for my Mechanic Bob Million to tell me that Gordon had stopped by his place and recognized my mustang. I just found out today from Bob that Gordon had passed. Again I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I always admired and was grateful for Gordon, for being so good to me, a stranger.