H. GORDON HARLAND -

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H. GORDON HARLAND 1920 - 2003 Gordon Harland died suddenly early Monday morning, December 8, 2003. Gordon was born and raised on a family farm near Treherne, MB, the youngest of ten children of Abraham and Ethel Harland. During his Grade 12 year in Briercrest, SK, he met Ruth Jaques, whom he later married. Gordon and Ruth have had a loving and supportive relationship for 62 years. Together, they raised three children, Grant, Cathy and Paul. Gordon received a B.A. from the University of of Manitoba, a B.D. from United College, and a Ph.D. from Drew University in New Jersey. Teaching was the passion of Gordons life. He was a much loved and admired professor of Historical Theology, Church History, and Contemporary Christian Thought at a variety of institutions, including United College, Drew University, the University of Manitoba, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Calgary. Since his official retirement, he has developed a lively and affectionate relationship with his students at William and Catherine Booth College. Gordon has always combined the roles of preacher and teacher. He has preached at innumerable churches of many denominations and has given public lectures throughout North America. He is the author of The Thought of Reinhold Niebuhr, Christian Faith and Society, and numerous articles on the role of religion in Canadian and U.S. history. He was an accomplished scholar and teacher who challenged his students to live fully and deeply, a father who provided unfailing support and boundless optimism for his children, a grandfather who always reminded his grandchildren of his pride and delight in them, and a husband who cherished his loving wife. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m., at Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd., Winnipeg. A reception at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fort Garry United Church or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2003