Gordon Allan Reid
November 7, 1947 - September 19, 2016
Gord passed away peacefully at the Olds Hospital at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Judy; his sons Shawn (Stevianne) and Tyler (Denielle); grandchildren, Jackson, Isabelle, Wilson, Eleanor and Cedar; sister Dianne (Ken) Mykle and in-laws Gerry Reid, Janice Yourex, Betty (Gary) Roberts, Virginia (Len) Jordan, Jim (Marilyn) Yourex, Michael Stauber, Carol Williams as well as several nieces and nephews. Gord was predeceased by his parents Clare and Bessie Reid; his mother-in-law Colleen Clark and her husbands Albert Clark, Joe Stauber and Paul Yourex; brother Bruce Reid; brother-in-law Glenn Yourex; niece Carly Williams as well as numerous aunts and uncles. The family of Gordon Reid wish to thank all our relatives, friends and neighbours for all your support and encouragement at this difficult time. A special thank you to all the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary especially Gord’s cancer team of Dr. John Kelly, Dr. Robert Nordal and Dr. Roger Tsang. We are extremely grateful for the caring service of Dr. Leoni Kelly, the nursing staff at the Olds Hospital, Olds Home Care and the Olds & District Hospice Society. A Celebration of Life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #105, Olds on September 23, 2016. Interment followed at the Olds Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Olds & District Hospice Society, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, or charity of your choice. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
