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Gordon Sutherland German

September 18, 2016

Gordon German

GERMAN, Gordon Sutherland

Gordon Sutherland German passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age of 82 years at his home at Bethany Care Centre in Airdrie, surrounded by family and all of the Angels at the care centre. Gordon was born November 18, 1933 in Oxford County, Ontario to Spencer and Ellen German. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Joan (Ken); son, Lyle (Gwen) and daughter, Heather; sister, Agnes (Keith) Hutcheson; brother-in-law, Clarence (Guelda) Holmes; sister-in-law, Joyce Holmes; as well as 7 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Gordon’s Life has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gordon’s memory to the charity of one’s choice. May he rest in peace. He will be forever in our hearts.


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Messages of Condolence


It is with heavy hearts we send our hugs your way,as we just heard of Gords passing. Dorothy we will treasure our conversations with you and Gordon,always our pleasure. Lyle,Gwen,Amanda,Lindsey,Kyle and Family..Treasure the gift of memories. It keeps your loved ones near. He's in an amazing place. Patty & Charlie Dick. ~ Patty & Charlie Dick


Sorry to hear of your loss folks but we will remember Gord with much kindness and how hard he worked farming in Ontario. Love and regards from Jim, Susie and Jim (Jr.) ~ Jim and Susie Strickler


Dorothy, Joan, Lyle, Heather & family Rudy & I wish to extend our deepest sympathy and warm hugs to everyone. Gordon has a wonderful family who will treasure so many precious memories of their husband, father, grandpa, & great grandpa. Tears and laughter will be shared as your thoughts fill with times spent with Gordon. And you shall be comforted when you notice characteristics of Gordon exhibited through family members. Take care of each other. Love, Rudy & Donna ~ Rudy & Donna (Fleming) Peters


So very sorry to hear of the passing of Gordon German/Sutherland. My mother, Dolores Sutherland passed this year and it is so hard to see this generation pass. Hold on to your memories for they will keep you strong. He will be greeted in heaven with my mom, Dolores and dad, Angus Sutherland, who we lost so many years ago. Our deepest sympathy, Love from us all. Henry and Wendy Scheerhoorn/Sutherland and family ~ Henry and Wendy Scheerhoorn/Sutherland and family, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada


Dorothy, Joan, Lyle, Heather and families So sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. May you keep all the memories close to your heart. ~ Marnie Cook (Sutherland)