Obituaries

BAUER, Gordon Norman

Born September 28, 1935, passed away peacefully August 13, 2020 with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer.

He is survived by his partner Judy Onderko, his sons; Bob (Donna) Bauer, Jim (Sonja) Bauer, all of Cawston, daughter Cheryl (Jim) Thomas of Kelowna, sister Marlene Street of Merritt, grandchildren; Randy (Darcy) Whelpton, Ashley Whelpton, Joel (Leslie) Vandenhoek, Ashley Rose Bauer (Jamie), Mark Thomas, Lisa Thomas (Tim) and 7 great-grandkids. Judy’s family, Trina (Steve) Venier and kids of Chilliwack, Ron Workman and boys of Kelowna, several sisters and brothers in law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Muggie, daughter Carol, sister Lorraine Rubner and parents Fred and Barbara Bauer.

He worked for BC Tel for 36 years. He was the Columbia area service manager for the last 5 years of his career. He retired in 1991. Then he worked for D.E. Pilling for a few years.

He enjoyed watching sports on TV and live. He then became a snowbird with Judy in Mesa Arizona. Stopping at all casinos on the drive to Arizona.

Special thanks to West Kelowna Home Care, Amanda and Julie, the paramedics, and all staff at the Central Okanagan Hospice House.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gordon’s memory to the Central Okanagan Hospice House https://hospicehousekelowna.com/.

Due to Covid 19 there will be a private family service and interment at the Keremeos Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hansons’ Arbor Funeral Chapel in West Kelowna.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting https://www.hansonsfuneral.ca/obituary/Gordon-Bauer.

Link: www.hansonsfuneral.ca/obituary/Gordon-Bauer

Condolence Messages

Aug 22, 2020
Had many great memories working with Gordie at OK Tel and BC Tel.

My condolences to the family.

Rod Moubray
Aug 20, 2020
To Gordie’s family....we are so sorry for your loss.

Both of us were fortunate to work at BCTEL when Gordie was one of the senior management team. He could relate to staff at all levels and it was appreciated. Gordie was certainly a fun guy to be around and we know he will be truly missed.

Our sincere condolences

Catherine and Herb Comben
Aug 19, 2020
Our sincere condolences go out to Gordie s family! Glenn worked with Gordie from the early 80’s Until he retired in Kelowna and I met him as he was my customer! I instantly liked him as he told me that he remembered meeting my dad as a young teen and really liked him and from then on he was my friend! Such a gentle and good family man. He always had a joke and a smile and was so much fun! Also we were very good friends with his sister Marlene and went to school and graduated with her and are in touch to this day. Condolences Marlene on the loss of your brother!

RIP Gordie! With love, Glenn & Judy Korol
Aug 19, 2020
So sad to read of Gordie's passing. He was such a pleasure to serve at exyra goods and superstore over the years. Always a joke and a great smile. Many years of great memories. May he RIP and prayers for peace for all the family.

Teresa Savard
Aug 19, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Gord's passing. He was a great guy and he will be missed.

Our sincere condolences.

Wally and Flo Rowney.
Aug 18, 2020
Cheryl, Jim and family, sorry to hear of Gordie's passing. May you hold on to all the wonderful memories. Our sincere condolences.

Greg and Lynn
Aug 18, 2020
Our condolences to Judy, Bob, Jim and Cheryl on Gordie's passing. He was a very good long time friend of ours and always fun to be around. We will miss him. May he rest in peace!!!

Brian and Nancy Dowdall
Aug 17, 2020
I also worked with Gordie. I will always remember his smile & his humor. Sorry to hear of his passing. Marjorie Neigum
Aug 17, 2020
Such wonderful memories of Gordie & Muggy dating back to the mid 80’s. Playing ball on the Shannon Lakers team with them was a highlight and we joined a bowling team with them as well. Every ball game they supplied the team & kids with a big tub of bubble gum!

Gordie was gentle and honorable in all his ways, and always shared something positive, but he also had a great sense of humour and was always ribbing someone.

What a beautiful memory you left behind.

Sending heartfelt condolences to his family.

Pete & Char
Aug 17, 2020
Dear Judy and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. Gordie was a fantastic person and has left us with wonderful memories.

Big Mac social friend Helene
Aug 17, 2020
Dear Judy and all the family. We are so deeply sorry to hear of Gordie's passing. Thinking of you and how much you will miss your rock and precious love. May God give you strength and Peace through this most difficult time... sending you lots of love and hugs. ?Beth Gilbert and family
Aug 17, 2020
Cheryl and Jim. We are so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Len and Tannis Moody
Aug 16, 2020
Sorry to hear of Gordie's passing. I worked for BCTel and played softball, got to know Gordy. He will be missed by many people and we too will forever remember his smiling face. He always had something good to say about allot of fellow workers. We miss you Gord. Ken & Marlene Murray.
Aug 16, 2020
Judy and Family. My Condolences to All. Sorry to hear of Gord leaving us. Gord and Dennis will be getting together and sharing their jokes and having some laughs like old times. We will miss Gord and His apples this fall. Take care and keep in touch Judy. Elly Huber.
Aug 16, 2020
Judy and Family. My Condolences to All. Sorry to hear of Gord leaving us. Gord and Dennis will be getting together and sharing their jokes and having some laughs like old times. We will miss Gord and His apples this fall. Take care and keep in touch Judy. Elly Huber.
Aug 16, 2020
Our sincere condolences to Gordy's family, Gordy worked for Dale Piling supervising our construction job. We became friends ever since. R.I.P.

Rene Dureault
Aug 16, 2020
My deepest condolences to Gordie's family. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Gordie while he was with Pilling. We always had a laugh when he was on site. He will be missed.

Rick Given.
Aug 15, 2020
Our deepest sympathy and our warmest thoughts go out to Judy and all the family. We are saddened by the grief you are feeling and hope the love of friends will help to see you through this difficult time.

Gord was a gentle, loving and generous man. We will miss him.

Paulette & Wayne Henderson
Aug 15, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of Gordie’s family. My day at the “dental shop” was always made brighter by his quick wit, old telephone stories and his concern for my family after my Dad’s passing (a fellow BCTel Pioneer). I will miss his fall delivery of the “Best Apple you ever tasted” but mostly I will miss the very best one he shined up on his shirt “special” just for me. He made everyone feel ‘special!’ You can rest now Mr. Bauer. - Ali Fredericks
Aug 15, 2020
Dear Judy, Bob and Donna, Jim and Sonja and families.

My condolences. A very nice and friendly guy with a great smile.

Pat Ewings
Aug 15, 2020
To Judy and family, thinking of you through this difficult time. Sorry for your loss. Love....Ken & Bim.
Aug 15, 2020
Cheryl, Uncle Jim and family,

So sorry for the loss of your dad, Cheryl. To lose a "Gordie" is a real tough one.

We send love and heartfelt condolences. And strength to ride this wave.

Tracy and Don
Aug 15, 2020
Condolences to Judy and the family of Gordie on his passing. We used to have coffee with the group at McDonalds in Walmart. He always made us laugh and he was such a great man. He will be missed. RIP my friend.

Diane Bognar

Ben Look.
Aug 15, 2020
Bob, condolences on your dad's passing.

Brian hittel
Aug 15, 2020
Our condolences to Judy and family and Gordies family. We will miss him. Ann & Bob BJ
Aug 15, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Gordie's passing. I worked with Gordie during his time at Pilling & Assoc., some 26 years ago now, and will remember him for his great sense of humor and his positive attitude to always get the job done right. Rest in peace my friend.

Rob Mueller
Aug 15, 2020
Bruce & I are so very sorry to hear of Gordie’s passing. RIP dear friend

Karen & Bruce
Aug 15, 2020
Sorry to hear of the passing of Gordie, my late husband worked for Gordie under the BC Tel Company name. We had many a good time with both your mom and dad! You are all in my thoughts, Georgia Wiltse.
Aug 15, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Judy and to Gordie's family. He was a kind man and will be missed by many,

Mary and Mark Smith
Aug 15, 2020
Judy and the Bauer family.

We lost a good friend we had many laughs with Gordy over coffee, eating meals together and playing cards.

We will miss his smart little remarks and jokes. We all loved him dearly.

Peter and Mae. Hugs to you all.
Aug 14, 2020
I have good memories of Gord way back at OK Tel. The ladies softball team referred to Gord as "Father Bauer" as he helped coach us. He was kind, funny and always a good sport. So sad to hear of his passing. RIP

Shelley Reimer
Aug 14, 2020
Dear Judy and family,

We are thinking about you at this difficult time.

We will always remember thr wonderful times we had golfing and the happy hours in Mesa.

We will miss Gordon very much.

Ours prayers are with you.

Love Gloria and Brian
Aug 14, 2020
So sorry to read of Geordie's passing. We worked together at BC Tel (Kelowna) and also played in many slow pitch tournaments in the Okanagan valley. Larry & Yvonne Savel
Aug 14, 2020
Cheryl and Jim - sorry to hear about your dad Cheryl - our prayers and thoughts are with you - Bob and Gloria Savage
Aug 14, 2020
Had many good years and a lot of laughs working with Gordy at O K Tel and B C Tel. An old friend.

Wally Day
Aug 14, 2020
Cheryl and Jim..

So sorry to hear of your Dads passing . Met him only a few times he was a gentle and kind man. I will remember him as the candy man. As he kept us supplied with candy at many hockey games.

R.I.P.

Wally & Evelyn Buhman..
Aug 14, 2020
My condolences to Gordie`s family on their loss. Wow Gordie and I go back along way when I used to work at a little Fish and Chip place called Captain Scott`s on Lawrence Ave. Every Friday I would see Gordie and a group or workers and he was a big tease, he loved trying to get one on me and most of the time he did but sometimes I would make him speechless and those made my day. The first day I served Gordie he says to me 2 pieces of Fish and Chips well done . Well done I say. Yep well done , are you cooking them , I said yes I am . He says cook them until when you throw them they will go through the wall. Never did I forget this and many years(30 yrs) later I mentioned this to him and he was amazed I remembered that. Hey when you have it said like that who wouldn`t remember.

I loved his sense of humour and looked forward to his visits in the restaurant and

insurance office when I worked there

Sandi Freier- Giddings