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GORDON STANLEY PRICE (GORD)
Born: Feb 04, 1950
Date of Passing: May 16, 2020
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GORDON STANLEY PRICE
Born in Winnipeg on February 4, 1950, the son of Robert Stanley and Netta Florence (Lathrope) Price, he was raised in Norwood and then lived in River Heights. He and his wife, Donna, were together as loving partners and sidekicks for over 50 years, and yet somehow that is still not enough time.
He also loved and will be missed by his brothers and sisters and their families: Robert, wife Karen, Mike and Charlotte, Steve and Clair, Eric and Mel; Bronwen, husband Wayne, Laura, Brian and Mel, Tamara and Kristjan; Cathy, dearly departed husband Dave, Matthew and Heidi; Hugh, wife Liz, Thomas and Fallon; Glenn; and a wonderful array of children, Gwyneth, Bram, Moli, Vegas and Jax. On Donna's side of the family he had a special, loving bond with nephew Ben, wife Shalnee, Shrey and Sam and all of Shalnee's wonderful family in Toronto, and with niece Dawn, husband Bryan, Jack and Paige in British Columbia. He was lovingly called Grampa Gord by all four children, and he felt honoured by that.
As a boy he loved sports. It was his reason to get up every day and the only thing that kept him in school, aside from a couple of teachers that truly inspired him. Playing community baseball and football was his passion. As an adult he enjoyed golf and curling. Over many decades, with his best friends, Mike, Craig and Ed, he bowled, fished, played bridge and laughed, and with Dave added to the gang they would go on annual golf trips to Florida, all moments he really treasured. He also enjoyed a second golf trip every year with work colleagues / customers and great friends, Jim T., Howard and Jim M. He loved these trips so much that his anticipation of the next trip started the day he returned home from the last one.
He loved his cottage at Longbow Lake for over 40 years - a great setting to enjoy the company of family and friends and the neighbours on the bay. Favourite memories are relaxing on the deck, looking out at the view, chatting with guests and barbequing; playing baseball with Patti and Dan's dogs as they would chase the ball into the lake and swim back with it ready to go again and again; putting on an annual fireworks display on the beach for everyone on the bay, a show that became more grand every year; hitting floating golf balls out onto the lake; watching the generations of kids play, discover and grow when they came back every summer; and, most of all, fishing in the evening trolling gently back and forth across the bay, taking in nature's beauty and occasionally even catching a fish.
Gord was fascinated by birds, notwithstanding his challenge of being colour blind - always asking, as he passed the binoculars, what colour they were and then finding them in his Audubon bird book. The dogs in his life filled his heart with joy, first Chummy the family's Boston Terrier when he was a boy, and then Terrier Daisy and Beagle Susie.
Most remarkably, Gord was a true and loyal friend and his friends were very important to him. He was a gentleman, patient and kind, soft spoken (unless something really bugged him) and a man of few words. But when he did choose to comment, his words were well worth considering. He worked with passion for over 40 years at the Canadian Wheat Board. He admired and valued working with his colleagues and customers. He was thankful to have known them and to have had their friendship. He was ever so proud of the work he and his colleagues at CWB did on behalf of the Canadian farmer. Gord was well respected by his customers in the Canadian Milling industry. His career at The Board was a very important part of his life.
The coffee gang at work was a big part of the fabric of his life at The Board and after retirement he was determined to keep that tradition going. Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. they would meet for coffee at Assiniboine Park (and more recently on Zoom). He would move his appointments and would come back from the cottage to be sure to be there every week, always reporting back on who was there and how everyone was.
Gord was an avid Winnipeg Jets fan, a season ticket holder in both version 1.0 and 2.0. He suffered great angst and cheered with joy as the Jets battled their way toward the playoffs every year.
He supported his wife Donna as she followed her passion in her career, even when it took her to Toronto for 14 years, commuting back and forth on weekends while he kept the home fires burning, all the while cheering her on. A gift she deeply appreciated.
A private interment will take place and there will be a celebration of Gord's life when gatherings are permitted.
Gord will be deeply missed and forever loved.
For those who wish to sign the online
Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2020
Condolences & Memories (17 entries)
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I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing Donna. I just across his obituary by chance. Hope you are managing okay. Your old friend, Doug Drebert - Posted by: Doug Drebert (Worked with Donna) on: Feb 24, 2025
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Our sincere condolences for your loss Donna and Uncle Stan's and Aunt Netta's family. What an awesome epitaph you've written. Gord surely had a full and interesting life, fully packed, and with good friends obviously. When our families were young, used to have a Christmas dinner at Uncle Stan and Aunt Netta's house with the family and Nain (grandma). Gord was in the 'older' kids group and I was in with the other team but I did experience Gord's sharp sense of humour at times that I'm sure his siblings appreciated quite often. It was always a fun day. Our families lost contact but I did see Gord and chatted with him at times: a few times at his work - CWB - doing MTS data stuff and once on a plane ride returning to Winnipeg. He explained Donna's commuting between Toronto and Winnipeg. He sounded very happy. Take care, all the best to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Tom and Micki Price (Gord's cousin in Ottawa) on: Dec 29, 2020
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Donna, and family. My deepest sympathy on the passing of Gordon. - Posted by: Sandy Griffiths (co-worker (Air Canada)) on: Jun 27, 2020
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I had the pleasure of knowing Gord over many years in our respective roles in the CWB and the Canadian National Millers Association. The CWB's mandate and operating objectives on behalf of Canada's grain producers, combined with political intervention from time to time, could have put us at odds a great many of our working days. However, that was not the case. Gord's goodwill and ever-present sense of humour played a large part in building and nurturing the many friendships enjoyed between the CWB sales team and the Canadian milling industry leaders. These friendships have endured beyond retirement dates and career changes. In recent months, we were much looking forward to our next reunion of CWB and milling industry alumni as we planned the next CNMA annual meeting. These events as well as the symposiums organized by Gord and his colleagues at the CWB are unforgettable for the fellowship, good laughter and bad golf we shared. In contrast, the times in our day to day work lives that led us to disagreements are pretty much forgotten and deserve to be. Gord will be sadly missed but very fondly remembered by all of us who were fortunate enough to have known him. - Posted by: Gordon Harrison (Friend and fellow bad golf enthusiast) on: Jun 08, 2020
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I met Donna and Gord when I was a server at their favorite neighborhood bistro. They were weekly regulars like clockwork and we soon became easy friends. I had the pleasure of spending time with them over the years even after I after I left the serving gig. I was drawn to Gord’s calm, reassuring energy. He really listened to you with all of his being. He was so patient and kind and encouraging. I don’t think I ever heard him say one negative thing or speak ill of anyone. I’m devastated by this loss and this beautiful Soul that was taken too soon. But I’m grateful to know that he lived his best life while he was here. The love Donna and Gord shared was something to aspire to. You are missed Gord. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Rebecca Forgan (Friend ) on: Jun 02, 2020
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So sorry to hear of Gords passing May his wife and family be comforted by remembering the many happy times they enjoyed with him. Gord was the guy I used to negotiate grain prices with at the CWB. He was always kind, straight forward and honest. Un willing to give our Company any special deals on grain even though we were one of the smallest mills in Canada. Thank you Gord for being such a faithful worker and business friend. Vic - Posted by: Vic Bell (Customer of CWB when Gord was there) on: May 29, 2020
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Donna, Sam and I are so sorry to hear of Gord's passing. Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with you during this sad time. - Posted by: Kathy Honcharik (co-worker) on: May 25, 2020
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Very sad news. Gord was a true gentleman. I’m happy I knew him. - Posted by: David (CWB colleague ) on: May 24, 2020
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Our deepest condolences on your loss Donna. What a wonderful tribute to a man who will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Rob & Anne Sawchuk (Co-workers (Air Canada)) on: May 24, 2020
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I am was a former AC co-worker with Donna. I just wanted to express my sincerest condolences to you Donna, your family and friends! I am so very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Janet Harrow-Courcelles (Former Co-worker) on: May 23, 2020
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I worked with Gord for many years at the CWB. He was always so gracious and whenever something went wrong and I had to work outside business hours, he always insisted on coming in and supporting me. He had the most wonderful dry sense of humour. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the antics of him and his CWB cohorts re-enacting Monty Python or wrestling moves. He made work fun! My favourite memory happened one very hot summer day. Gord decided to treat us to slurpees and went off to 7-eleven. Hours went by and I couldn't figure out what had happened to him. Then he called - from the car wash. The slurpees had tipped over on his way back to work and there was sweet sticky slush all over the interior of his car! He was rarely out of sorts, but he was that day. My sincerest condolences to Donna and Cathy and all of Gord's family. - Posted by: Terry Letkeman (Friend and Co-worker) on: May 23, 2020
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Gord and I were close friends starting back in grade school. He played many sports and was a good athlete and strong competitor. Fortunate for me he was always on my side. He was a true friend the type we all wish for in our lives. I want to extend my condolences to Donna and all of Gord’s family. He is the type of friend we all wish for in our lives. The world is a better place for him being in it. - Posted by: Hugh Gordon (Friend) on: May 23, 2020
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I knew Gord since I was 6 years old, went through school with him, played on sports teams with him at school, as well as against him in school golf tournaments, and he was always the same guy....quiet spoken, great sense of humour, intelligent, and a pleasure to be around always! I am blessed with my memories of him, and terribly saddened at his passing. Tim - Posted by: Tim Nosworthy (Friend) on: May 23, 2020
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Uncle Gordy, as I called him, will be truly missed. He was the quiet uncle, but had a huge heart. When you got him talking about the Jets, fishing or golf you could talk to him for hours. If you needed some advice in life, he was there to lend you knowledge he aquired over his life. Some of my greatest memories of Uncle Gordy was at his and Aunty Donna's cabin in Longbow Lake. The cabin transformed alot over the years from a small cabin into the lavish cabin it is today. As a kid, it was so much fun to go frog hunting, fish, jump off the dock and spend hours in the water. First time I drove a boat was at their cabin when I was 6 or 7. I loved the yellow boat. We were out on the lake one day and he said "Brian would you like to drive the boat." As a young boy that was the coolest thing you could get ask. We did circle after circle in the middle of the lake laughing. I learned how to waterski and kneeboard at the cabin too. Uncle Gordy was an amazing uncle and I will miss him dearly. Love you Uncle Gordy - Posted by: Brian Kozak (Nephew ) on: May 23, 2020
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Donna, I can't possibly tell you how sorry I am to hear of Gord's passing. He was a wonderful, calm and kind hearted soul and all of our lives are richer for having known him. I have many fond memories of summers spent out at our cottages on Longbow from a young child and through to adulthood and Gord is proudly apart of many of them. Please pass my condolences along to Hugh, Liz and Ben. Sending BIG Hugs and MUCH Love to you and your family. - Posted by: Tara McCreary Killen (Family friend from The Bay on Longbow) on: May 23, 2020
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Dear Donna, May you and your family fondly cherish the time you all spent together with Gord. Those memories will last a lifetime. As I read Gord's obituary, it seemed like yesterday we were all goofing around together at Nordale School, later Nelson Mac or somewhere in the Norwood "flats" area with our gang of friends. Good times! Hard to believe it is so many years ago now. Love to all...Frank Anderson, Vernon, B.C. - Posted by: Frank Anderson (School mate & friend) on: May 23, 2020
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Donna, Craig and I were very saddened to hear of Gordon’s passing. I have known Gord and his family for most of my life. I have many great memories from working with Gordon at the CWB. We still talk about what a good time we had at your cottage years ago. You have written a wonderful tribute. Our deepest sympathy. Craig and Patty Best - Posted by: Patty Best (Family friend and former co-worker) on: May 23, 2020
