Gordon SPRINGER

SPRINGER, Gordon "GUS" Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday July 20th, 2007 at 86 years. Beloved husband of Elta (Wickey) for 64 years. Survived by brothers Glenn (Ellen) of Tillsonburg ON, and Gerald (Bernice) of Moose Jaw SK, and many cousins. Devoted father to sons Raymond and Gary and daughters Cheryl, Joanne, and Sandra. Proud grandfather of Steven, Shelly, Michael, and Alena and six great-grandchildren. Gordon was born in Weyburn, SK on August 23, 1920. GUS joined the Air Force after graduating from Weyburn Collegiate and retired from the RCAF after 28 years of service. Gordon then accepted a position with the Public Service of Canada, working another 14 years for both Public Works and Canada Post Headquarters, retiring for the second time in 1982. Gordon and Elta were fortunate to have spent the next 20 winters in Florida. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Montfort Hospital. A Memorial Service to be held at a later date. In memoriam, donations to the Montfort Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 7/22/2007 - 7/23/2007