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Rust, Gord
Born: Aug 19, 1966
Date of Passing: Sep 11, 2021
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRUST: Suddenly, on Saturday, September 11, 2021, Gordon Frederick Rust, beloved husband of Christy and father of Victoria and Matthew, passed away at the age of 55 years. Born on August 19, 1966, the youngest child of Carman and Elaine Rust, Gordon called Brandon home for his entire life. Growing up on Almond Crescent, he attended JR Reid Elementary and Vincent Massey High School, graduating in 1984. He then studied sciences at Brandon University and entered the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto in 1987. Upon graduation in 1991, he returned to Brandon and commenced practicing with Dr. Allan Martin, over time purchasing the practice and growing Westman Chiropractic to a busy office of four chiropractors. In recent years, he enjoyed working with athletes from both the Brandon University Bobcats and Brandon Wheat Kings. He was passionate about his chosen profession and was well-respected by patients and colleagues alike. Gord met the love of his life, Christy Myers at Clear Lake and they were married in 1996. Their family soon expanded with the birth of Victoria in 1998 and Matthew in 1999. Family was everything to Gord and he was immensely proud of Victoria and Matthew and all their artistic and athletic accomplishments. His eyes would light up whenever he spoke of their latest endeavours. His treatment rooms at his office were full of pictures of his family over the years and he enjoyed answering his patients' questions of "what are your kids doing now?". He particularly enjoyed attending the Daddy-Daughter Ball with Victoria and the Father-Son golf tournament with Matthew, but most important to him was the time spent reading to the kids when they were young. Summers were spent at Clear Lake for his entire life where many wonderful memories were made. In his youth, it was epic teenage adventures while in adulthood it was the more relaxed family time at the Rust and Myers cottages. He and Christy also enjoyed getting away each winter to "just lie on a beach and do nothing". Being very athletic, Gord participated in and excelled at a wide variety of sports. Volleyball, basketball and badminton in high school were followed by several years playing senior volleyball in Brandon. He was particularly fond of golf, with Sunday morning at Clear Lake with Bryan, Eric and a rotating cast of other golf nuts being the tradition. There was also the annual Tamarack tournament and the "boys' trip" to Minnesota to round out the season. Gord was predeceased by his father, Carman, in 2001. Left to mourn his passing with Christy, Victoria and Matthew are: his mother Elaine Rust; sister Linda Shindruk (Perry), children Averyl, Fraser and Alexa; brother Len (Brenda), children Lindsay and Beth; father- and mother-in-law Dr. Bill and Lana Myers and a large extended family. His family would like to thank all of his close friends who were with him and held him close in their hearts during his recent struggles. We would also like to thank the many others who have given their condolences since his passing. In his memory, please reach out to those you love, be they near or far, to let them know you care.
A Private Celebration of
Gord's Life will be held for close family and friends on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The family invites you to watch the livestream of the Celebration of Gord's Life on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. by visiting Gord's tribute page at
www.brockiedonovan.com
Messages of condolence
may be placed at
www.brockiedonovan.com
Publish Date: Sep 18, 2021
RUST: Gordon Rust. It is with profound sorrow in our hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved, Gord on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 55 years. Gord will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Christy; children, Victoria and Matthew; mother, Elaine; brother, Len (Brenda) and sister, Linda (Perry) Shindruk. A Celebration of Gord's Life will be held for close family and friends on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The family invites you to watch the livestream of the Celebration of Gord's Life on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. by visiting Gord's tribute page at www.brockiedonovan.com Complete obituary information to follow.
Messages of condolence
may be placed at
www.brockiedonovan.com
Publish Date: Sep 14, 2021
As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 14, 2021, Sep 16, 2021, Sep 18, 2021
Condolences & Memories (18 entries)
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I was shocked and saddened to learn of Gord's passing. Gord was my senior while interning at CMCC. I remember from our CMCC days that Gord was a bright and caring person, eager to help his patients and those--including myself--who were mentored by him. My heartfelt condolences to the Rust family. - Posted by: Dr Jacques (Jojo) Rusinek (Colleague ) on: Nov 01, 2021
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Elaine, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs and best wishes. - Posted by: Jim Reid (Friend of parents ) on: Oct 03, 2021
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Our family literally grew up across the street from the Rust family and have seen them occasionally at Clear Lake over the years. Our sincere condolences to the Rust and Myers families. - Posted by: Andrew Jones (the Jones boys) ( Neighbors) on: Oct 01, 2021
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My condolences to the Rust Family, Gord's friends and colleagues. So sorry to hear of his passing. "Gordie" was a friend and classmate from the time we were in kindergarten together up until the time I moved out to BC. He was a true leader, kind, understanding, loyal, and so much more. Thankfully he also had a demented sense of humour throughout elementary and high school, which kept many of us smiling and helped us through many stressful times. Thank you Gord for always being there for me when I needed you. Fondly remember him (in kindergarten) bouncing off the couch in his rec room on Almond Crescent doing an incredible Woody Woodpecker impression to cheer me up. He always had a way of doing that... for almost everyone. Never gone, always remembered, in fondness. True friend. - Posted by: Kathy (MacMillan) Joyce (friend/classmate) on: Sep 22, 2021
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Our condolences to you and all the family on the recent passing of Gord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you🙏🏻🙏🏻 - Posted by: Ray & Betty Macdonald (Evelyn Shindruk’s cousin) on: Sep 21, 2021
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Gord was my junior varsity volleyball coach at Vincent Massey High School in 1991. He was always patient and kind, even when I was being an obnoxious teenager. I am grateful for the investment he made in my life. My sincere condolences to the family and friends who are grieving this incalculable loss. - Posted by: Ben Tame (Player-Coach) on: Sep 19, 2021
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We as a family have been seeing Dr.Rust for the past 7 yrs. He was always very happy to see the kids as they matured into teenagers. Help my kids with concussion issues. I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. He was a terrific person. - Posted by: Deborah Zacharias (Patient) on: Sep 17, 2021
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We as a family have been seeing Dr. Rust for the past 7 yrs. He was always very happy to see the kids as they matured into teenagers. Help my kids with concussion issues. I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. He was a terrific person. - Posted by: Deborah Zacharias (Patient) on: Sep 17, 2021
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We are sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Gord Paziuk and Kara-Lynne Radics-Paziuk (Friend) on: Sep 17, 2021
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To the entire Rust family, we are so sorry to hear of Gord's passing. We both extend our heartfelt sympathy and our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Laurie Penton & Janet McMahoni (Friends) on: Sep 16, 2021
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This is such sad news. I have not seen Gordie for years, but have a lot of memories from our childhood on Almond Crescent. As a young person he was a friend and someone we all saw grow into such a successful man. Thoughts and prayers for his family. - Posted by: Monique Beaulieu (Neighbor) on: Sep 15, 2021
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Gord came into our life in Clear Lake. He was a pleasure to know and work and play with. I followed his life on Facebook and know the pride he had in his children. Elaine, I am so sorry for your great loss. Ruth, Alex and Patty Aikens. - Posted by: Ruth (Aikens) Kiely (Family friend ) on: Sep 15, 2021
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. - The Rudys - Posted by: Aaron Rudy (Friend) on: Sep 15, 2021
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This is sad and shocking news. We will miss seeing Gord at the Tamarack each year and his presence at the Lake. Our sincere condolences to the Rust family. - Posted by: Brent and Janice Young (Friend/acquaintances ) on: Sep 14, 2021
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My sincere sympathy on the passing of Gord. Our families have been friends for many years. He was a great guy and I know he will be sorely missed. - Posted by: Cathie (Brockest) Strong (Friend ) on: Sep 14, 2021
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We are deeply saddened to hear of Gord‘s passing. My friendship with Gord began when I was his partner for assemblies at J.R. Reid. We proudly led the class from shortest to tallest. I valued that friendship for a lifetime. Gord was always kind above all else and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Rust and Myers family and friends. - Posted by: Dana MacDonald-Farquhar and Dave Farquhar (Friend) on: Sep 14, 2021
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Christy, Tori & Matt - my sincerest condolences to you all. Gord was always a ray of sunshine and such a proud husband and father. He will be deeply missed by my entire family. Sending lots of love your way. - Posted by: Brianne Csuk (Friend & client) on: Sep 14, 2021
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My family have known the Rust family for decades - we are deeply sorrow for their loss. Gord was a valuable member of the Brandon community. I want to pass on my sincere sympathies during this very difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Michele G. - Posted by: Michele Goshulak (Family friend) on: Sep 14, 2021
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