Gordon Joseph Bosch June 23 1947 – June 28 2013
It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the
passing of Gord Bosch. Gord is survived by Sheila, his devoted wife of 20
years; his children Stacy (Andres) and Darren (Jackie); his step-children Andrea,
Colby (Laurie) and Geoff (Kim); his adoring grandchildren Daniel, Mateo,
Stella, Smith, Declan, Fiona, Catarina, Sage, Jack and Henry; and a large
extended family including his siblings Diane, Wayne (Judith), Gary (Peggy) and
Richard (Vonnie) and many nieces and nephews. Gord was predeceased by his
parents Joseph and Helen of Marsden, SK.
Gord was born in Neilburg, SK and raised on the family farm
in Marsden, SK. Trouble with asthma and allergies drove Gord away from farming and
to the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (Moose Jaw) where
he earned a Mechanical Technology Diploma. In 1970 Gord headed to Calgary, where
he married his first wife Mauraine and started his career with Spartan Controls.
Gord spent nearly 30 years with Spartan, where a former colleague described him
as an amazing, fun-loving boss who gave great advice and was “at the core of
the best time of our lives”. In 1999 Gord retired from Spartan and formed a
highly successful heavy oil company, WinEagle Petroleum.
Although a man of the prairies, Gord was always connected to
the water. In 1974 he began developing his second home and first love in Sylvan
Lake. In 1992 Gord and Sheila began dividing their free time and eventually
their retirement, between Sylvan Lake and Maui. Gord was an enthusiastic
boatman and an avid paddler with the Kihei and Maui canoe clubs. Gord was well
known as a jack-of-all-trades and was always willing to lend a hand or a
hammer. Gord’s generous and hospitable spirit will be deeply missed by both
communities.
In 2009, Gord suffered a massive stroke, leaving him and
Sheila with new challenges. With his formidable work ethic left intact, Gord
fought admirably to gain back a remarkable level of independence. His sudden
cancer diagnosis, only weeks ago, came as a shock to all. His final days were
spent in the gentle care of the Red Deer Hospice and surrounded by those who
loved him.
-Gord, your path diverged from ours far too soon, but we will
forever cherish the time we walked with you. Aloha.
In lieu of flowers, it is the family’s wish that donations be made in Gord Bosch’s
name to the Red Deer Hospice. 
Gord, your friends from Fairbanks, Alaska will miss you! We hope you are paddling away in the sea above.
ReplyDeleteMackenzie Staiger and family
Gord, thanks for all your positive spirit and volunteer efforts. It was always a pleasure working with you. I learned a lot as a condo association board member from you. You (and your family) were brave and inspiring the past few years as you worked through your stroke rehabilitation, yet you still could bust out that grin and a shaka. I always looked to you as a mentor and appreciate the lessons, work and family you have left behind. May you be in a peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteAndrew Beerer