Gordon Douglas Heyland
January 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon, age of 90, on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Claresholm General Hospital, after a bad fall.
Gordon Douglas Heyland was born on July 4, 1929 in Lethbridge, Alberta. He lived in the Sundial (Turin), Alberta area with his parents and younger brother. When Gordon was twelve the family moved to Claresholm to farm near the Green Bank District.
Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marilyn; his three daughters; Debbie Bannick, Jude Heyland and Tammy (Neil) White; step-children, Roger (Judy) Skoye, Laura (Rob) Gerhardt, Robert (Denise Kokaram) Skoye; and by his brother, Dale (Renee) Heyland.
He is also survived by his Grandchildren, Jason (Mariann), Jody, Kelly (Paul), Serena (Matt), Kienan (Beth), Jaclyn (Jeff), Jennifer (David), Eric (Lindsay), Braedan, Megan (Nils), Chelsey (Steven); Great -Grandchildren, Ryan, Matt, Logan, Sebastian, Clara, Theo, Nehemiah, Hailey, Eliyanah, Cedar, Mikayla and Emma. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Douglas and Dora Heyland; and his only son, Dan Heyland.
Gordon was a Bulk Fuel Agent, along with his late father Douglas, for Imperial Oil, later becoming a long- time Distributor for Texaco Fuels. He was also very active in the community, serving with the Claresholm Food Bank for 22 years. In his younger years Gordon was a Volunteer Fireman with the Claresholm Fire Department.
Gordon will be dearly missed by all of his family, friends and special girl Caleigh, his beloved kitty.
At Gordon’s request, no formal funeral service will be held.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to CAReS, (Claresholm Animal Rescue Society) - Box 2579, Claresholm AB T0L 0T0.
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Messages of Condolence
Our deepest condolences to you Marilyn & family.Gordon was the sweetest man, and will be missed by all who knew him! ~ Kay Hewitt
So sorry for your loss. ~ Kim Legault
Marilyn and family. So very sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Kathy Linn
Mom I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love❤ ~ Ann Bunch
I am very sorry for your loss. ~ Debby Robertson
So sorry Marilyn and family. It is a great loss and he will be missed. ~ Vicki Knudson
Our deepest condolences to you Marilyn and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Mike and Elaine Twiss
So sorry to hear of your loss. I had a chance to see Gotdon in the Summer and had a great visit. Thinking of the family.. .. ~ steven robbins
Debbie, Jude & Tammy, Bob & I are are saddened for your loss! Unfortunately we do not have any address or email connections to relay on this message! Thinking of you all & hope you’re all doing okay! Our thoughts & prayers with you all. You can connect via email - Bob.rice@live.ca ~ Bob & Mieke Rice
We are sorry for your loss. Gordon was a good man. God Bless ~ Art & Deanna Scott
So sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing he was a very nice man and his special ways will be sadly missed thinking of Marilyn and all the family at this time of sadness. ~ Jodi Dunlop
Marilyn - Very sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. Pat (Heyland) & Gilles Lauzon ~ Pat Lauzon