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GORDON YETMAN and ERIC SCHELLENBERG
Date of Passing: Feb 01, 2022
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GORDON YETMAN
and his Grandson
ERIC SCHELLENBERG
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gordon Yetman on February 1, 2022.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Linda (Don) Schellenberg, Diane Yetman, and Cathy (Scott) Gauld; grandchildren David Schellenberg (Vanessa Dubowits) and Quinton Gauld; great-grandchildren Brandon and Tyler Schellenberg.
Preceding him are his loving wife of 66 years, Rita, and grandchildren Matthew, Elizabeth, and Eric Schellenberg.
When Gordon completed Grade 8, he joined Ray-O-Vac Battery Company and quickly earned a supervisor position. Then his father and brother requested his assistance with launching a company of their own, Yetman's Ltd. Together, they succeeded and he was an owner until 2004.
Gordon was a man of many talents – oil painting, typing, woodcarving, fixing everything and anything, and he was a true storyteller. We are fortunate to have been left with so many wonderful memories to reflect on, like dinners at Linda's where to his delight she would serve him a second helping of dessert every time, Cathy telling her "but that's not my dog" joke with a crazy French accent and hearing his laughter, and at the end of his life, Di holding his hand, reading him a book, and being rewarded with a squeeze of her hand and a smile in return. Dad, you will be missed but never forgotten.
We would like to thank everyone at Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home for making a caring "home" for Gordon. Bless you all.
ERIC SCHELLENBERG
At the age of 35, Eric fought a courageous battle against cancer but lost on May 24, 2020. Now every day we miss the "Hey" of his greeting, the "grunt" of his acknowledgment, and seeing that hair of his that could never be corralled. Eric loved life, lived life, and tried to experience everything while going the speed of light with his friend Steve's help. If he ever wronged you, he would apologize and give you the best hug that was all heart. Eric was like a meteor, travelling at high speeds, bumping into things, and whose light was extinguished far too soon. We loved you, we miss you, but we will never forget you.
In their memory, donations can be made to Muscular Dystrophy, 40 Eglinton Ave East, Unit 500, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3A2.
GREEN ACRES
Funeral Home and Cemetery
(204) 222-3241
Condolences may be sent to
www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2022
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Diane, Linda, Don, Cathy, Scott and families, We are saddened to hear of your dad’s passing, but find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering or in pain. I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know your dad and mom in 1977. Over the years we became good friends and business associates. My family and I respected him and his expertise on everything, especially lawn and yard equipment and maintenance. He was an exceptionally gifted and knowledgeable person in all aspects, and he will be greatly missed. May precious and cherished memories sustain you. Our deepest and sincerest condolences at this difficult time. Dave and Jeanne Unrau - Posted by: Dave and Jeanne Unrau (Family friend ) on: Feb 06, 2022
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On Friday nights, Gordon would bring home a snowmobile so Griffin and I could test it out for the weekend. We also loved to play practical jokes such as filling the doors with excess cucumbers or mailing a cucumber to the shop. - Posted by: Shannon Smarz (nee Harper) (Neighbour and babysitter) on: Feb 05, 2022
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My father Andy and I started buying Castrol oil from Yetman's in 1964, over the years years we purchased boat motors, lawn equipment, snowblowers, tillers, ice augers. Gordon became a customer of ours and his family also come to us. I have not found Gordon's equal as a supplier and a customer. He was at our business in October of 2004 when our new skid steer loader was delivered. Gordon was so happy for us and had to go over it from one end to the bother. Gordon was the type of individual that was glad to see others succeed and help them in anyway he could. The world has lost a real gentleman. - Posted by: Harold Erickson/Erickson Motors (Business Aquaintance) on: Feb 05, 2022