GORDON KEELER

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• Gordon had and still has a special place in my heart. I have the fondest memories of the wonderful times at the Sandy Hook cottage where he enjoyed teaching me how to play badminton and baseball. My last visit was in Vancouver in the early sixty's when he came up to the Bay where I worked and bought us lunch. He certainly was a "gentle giant". My heartfelt condolences go out to everyone who is sharing this loss, adly missed, ut fondly remembered. - Posted by: Diane Hall (Keeler) (cousin) on: Jul 17, 2014

• “Gordie” was one of Stan Suggett’s best friends. The Keeler boys were actually cousins but they were more like brothers to him. They remained the best of friends throughout their lives, from the early days at the Sandy Hook cottage to the end. After he retired, Dad looked forward to a regular outing for lunch with Gord to reminisce and share the recent family news. Dad often took his kids and later his grandchildren to see Gord’s model train layout. Gord was an accomplished hunting dog trainer and admitted as long ago as the late 1970s that he wouldn’t bother hunting if it weren’t for the enjoyment he derived from working with his dog. When Glen acquired a black lab in 2005, Gord examined the pedigree, handed it back to him and said “If this dog doesn’t turn out to be a good hunter it will be entirely your fault.” The dog loves her training dummy, but would rather watch the ducks swim in the pond than retrieve them. Gord was right. Fond memories from the Suggett Family (Nettie, Jim, Glen, Carolyn and Keith and their families) - Posted by: Glen Suggett () on: Jul 16, 2014

• I have many great memories of Gord when we spent time with our families at Sandy Hook. It was the highlight of the summer and I fell in love with lake life. Swimming, badminton,fun times at the community hall,card games in the evening [snap]!In later years we kept in touch by phone and the odd get together, His warm smile and chuckle will be missed. My sincere sympathy to the family, Sincerely Sylvia Ellis [Keeler] Cousin - Posted by: Sylvia Ellis (Cousin) on: Jul 15, 2014

• Gordie was a wonderful uncle I regret not spending nearly enough time with. We shared the same hobby interests in aviation and scale modeling and music. My fondest memories is playing baseball with him back in the summer of 1957 or 58. He was so warm hearted and fun loving. God bless you Gordie I Will miss you. Sincerely, David Keeler - Posted by: DavidKeeler (nephew (Les's son)) on: Jul 15, 2014

• The news was not unexpected, but a real shock when I heard Gord had passed away. Will miss his visits with us and listening to his new stories. Sure enjoyed our chats and having an odd drink or two. Fondest love to you all and to our 'gentle giant" love Auntie Marg xoxo - Posted by: Margaret Keeler (wife of Ron) (sister-in-law) on: Jul 14, 2014

• My sincere condolences to Greg, Doug, Arlene and their families. I have fond memories of Uncle Gord over the years. He was always such a kind man and was generous with his time whenever we were visiting Winnipeg. We enjoyed his visits to Calgary and staying with my family. Marj, Jocelyn and Meghan in Calgary - Posted by: Marj Smith (Niece) on: Jul 14, 2014

• So sorry to hear of Gord's passing. My sisters and I have so many fond memories of Gord as we shared holiday time at Sandy Hook with Gord, Aunty Bertha and Uncle Tom. Gord and I both had a great love for hamsters and he had a tent set up in the cottage yard with restricted admittance only. He had many cages and lots of the little hamsters over the years. My sister Sylvia and I visited him at his home in Transcona and also his last home in Beacon Hill Lodge, and kept in touch by phone with Gord and Marlene after I moved to Kenora. Rest in peace Gord, you have had a tough battle. Kathy Morawecki and Sylvia Ellis. - Posted by: Katharine {KEELER} MORAWECKI} (COUSIN) on: Jul 14, 2014

• Our deepest condolences to Gordie’s family. We always enjoyed Goldie’s visits to Calgary. I especially remember the summer vacation trips to Winnipeg in the late 50s, when we visited Grandpa and Grandma Keeler and Gordie who had his house next door. - Posted by: Tom and Judy Keeler () on: Jul 14, 2014

• I was a friend of Gord's first wife Barb and when my husband Ed learned of Gord's interest in dogs (retrievers) and hunting, they soon became good friends and we spent a lot of time together during hunting season (out at Plumas and in Alberta pheasant hunting), as well as summer weekends at the lake. This of course was when training the dogs for field trials was finished. In later years when we had retired and moved to Kenora, we always got in touch when we made trips to Winnipeg. We had to do our cigarette drop for Gord!! And we always managed to get a meal or two together. After I lost my husband we still maintained contact, mostly by phone. Sorry to say we lost touch after I moved to BC. I am back in Kenora now and often think of Gord. I was so sorry to hear of his troubles and I share your sadness at losing him. Elaine Leonard - Posted by: Elaine Leonard (Long Time Friend) on: Jul 13, 2014

• I knew Gord's first wife Barb and when I learned of Gord's interest in dogs and hunting then it was no time before my husband Ed and Gord became great friends. They went hunting every fall but we were year round friends. After he moved back from Ottawa we renewed our contact. After we moved to Kenora he quite often came to the lake for a weekend of fishing. When we went to Winnipeg we always visited with Gord, be it lunch, dinner or over night. After I lost my husband we did maintain contact but I couldn't convince him to get E-Mail so we relied on phone - usually at Christmas. Sorry to say that the last few years we lost touch but I often wondered how he was doing. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that I share your sadness at losing such a good long time friend. - Posted by: Elaine Leonard (Long time friend.) on: Jul 13, 2014

• Sorry to hear about my Uncle Gord. I have some great memories of him visiting with my Dad over the years and a memorable trip to England with all 3 brothers. - Posted by: Barbara Keeler Kneeshaw (Uncle) on: Jul 13, 2014

• Gord was a part of my life for many years. His gentle peaceful spirit will always be remembered fondly. He was a wonderful companion to my mother, filling our home with many happy memories. I've lived far from Winnipeg for awhile and always looked forward to spending time with Gord when I visited. So sad to hear of his passing. Deepest condolences to Gord's family. ... Deb - Posted by: Debra (Lavack) Champagne (Almost a daughter!) on: Jul 12, 2014

• Gord was my father`s youngest brother and had a life long fascination with trains, both real life and in miniature version. In their seventies the three brothers, Ronald, my father, Leslie and Gordon took a trip to tour London and Manchester. They visited various museums about WWII, flying and early steam trains. It was a trip of brotherly love and was a great success for all. When I was about age five Gord organized a visit to the Winnipeg Freight shunting yards which organized the eastern bound freight trains. We visited the shunting engines in action and the control towers. It was a tremendous day for a five year old. Apparently as a five year old Gord had a great interest in chemistry. One of his experiments resulted in a house fire to which he confessed only as an adult. I must now confess to Gord, if he didn`t already know, that it was I at the control of his train models had a rather large mishap that crashed a number of model train cars with damage visible to a trained eye. It was I, and I am sorry. From the Toronto and PEI Keeler clans I express our deepest sympathies. We loved Gord`s occaisional visits and will miss him. Margaret, Bryan and Louise, Lawrence and Jovette and Barbara and Brian (Kneeshaw) and all their respective families. We would appreciate the contact list of all who responded. - Posted by: Louise and Bryan Keeler (Gord`s nephew) on: Jul 12, 2014