Obituary of John Gordon GLASS

Gordon Glass, beloved husband of Audrey Glass of Calgary, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 93 years.

Gordon (the “Silver Fox”) grew up in Moose Jaw, living through the depression and ‘dirty 30s’. He joined the Navy in March 1942.  He served aboard the frigate HMCS Wentworth (North Atlantic convoy duty) as a telegraphist. After being discharged in August 1945 he worked various jobs while completing grade 12. He then enrolled in UBC, earning his B.Comm. in 1950. Getting a job as a tank wagon salesman for BA Oil he met Audrey in Prince Albert; they married June 21, 1952. Gordon and Audrey moved to Calgary in 1959 where they lived in the same house for 55 years. They enjoyed 65 years together. Gordon worked in the oil and gas industry and commercial real estate retiring in 1988. Gordon enjoyed politics, sports, and traveling. Gordon will be remembered for being a loving husband, supportive father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Gordon is survived by his wife Audrey; his children Ken (Wendie Wisbey), Bob (Lori), and Jim; grandchildren Robert (Jennifer), Joshua (Lisa), Jordan, Honey, Ben and Brontë; great-grandchildren, Keane and Reece; brothers Jim (Gloria), Dick (Aubrey), and sister Shirley Crittendon.

He was predeceased by his parents James and Alice, and sister Anne McCaig.

In accordance with Gordon’s wishes, cremation has taken place with no visitation or funeral ceremony.  A family gathering will be planned for a later date.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Poppy Fund, #1, 4539 - 6 St NE Calgary, AB T2E 3Z6, website:  www.canadahelps.org.

Our family would like to thank the staff at Lake Bonavista Village for the care our parents received while living there.