Obituaries

VIG, Gordon Elmer

April 20, 1930 to April 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our most loved and respected husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Gordon on April 14, 2018.

Gordon was born in Bentley, Alberta to Oscar and Mary (Nygaard) Vig. He grew up, married, and raised his children in the Bentley, Eckville, and Red Deer areas of Alberta. In 1973 he and his wife Nonie moved their family to Kelowna, BC.

He is predeceased by his parents, sister Ann Barker and brother-in-law Norman Thompson. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Nonie; three children: son Kenneth (Carol) Vig, daughter Carol Gagnon, and son David (Barbara) Vig; seven grandchildren: Darrell (Brit) Vig, Jody (Arnold) Schwarz, Trevor (Hayley) Simkins, Jeremy (Carrie) Simkins, James (Katie) Vig, Bryan (Blake) Vig, Travis Vig; 15 great grandchildren: Austin, Alex, Ayden, Peyton, Hunter, Zachery, Emily, Hazel, Harvey, Preston, Lydia, Emma, Noah, Cameron and Caleb; sister Peggy Thompson; brother-in-law Gordon Barker; sister Linda (John) King and special friends Gary & Margaret Aitkens.

Gordon was very proud of his family and enjoyed large family gatherings with them all. He was kind-hearted with a wicked sense of humour and would amuse everyone with his incredible ability to tell a story. Love of music would follow him through his life. He could play several instruments, including the guitar, accordion, and fiddle. He even learned to play the banjo in his eighties earning him the nickname of Banjo Grandpa.

Special thanks to Dr. Isadore Segers, his receptionist Jackie and the staff and volunteers of the Hospice house for their kindness, caring and making Gordon

Condolence Messages

May 17, 2018
Dad,it's been a very difficult month without you. I'm so relieved you have no more pain but there isn't a day goes by I don't think of you and miss you so much. I was planting the flower bed thinking you would be sitting on your chair making sure I was doing it right. I missed that this year. Mom is doing okay. I am moving in with her like you asked me too, so you don't have to worry about her. RIP Dad. Love you with all my heart. Love your daughter.
May 01, 2018
Just heard of your loss. Will miss his smile. Bless you all.

Debbie Armstrong
Apr 27, 2018
Uncle Gordon always made me laugh, wonderful dry sense of humour, clever and witty. My thoughts and prayers are with you auntie Nonie. Much love - Janice
Apr 24, 2018
My condolences to Nonie & family.

Ken K - #105
Apr 20, 2018
So sorry to hear of Gordie's passing, truly one of the great guys, so sorry for your loss Nonie. Peter C.
Apr 20, 2018
We were fortunate to be friends with Gordon for forty years, lots of fun times with him and Nonie, golfing, camping, playing cards and laughing, lots of laughing. We will miss him.

Garry and Margaret
Apr 20, 2018
My condolences to you Nonie & all your family. I enjoyed all the stories Gordon would entertain us with! From all of us that Gordon touched, God bless.

Doug P
Apr 19, 2018
Ken, Dave, Carol and family. Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Ken and Lori
Apr 19, 2018
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad (and husband), he was a terrific guy.

Don and Peg
Apr 18, 2018
I will miss you Gordon. RIP.

Judy
Apr 18, 2018
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, Carol. Take care of yourself and your mom.

Laura