1952 - 2017 (64 years)
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Name |
Gordon H. Calder |
Born |
2 Aug 1952 |
Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
Gender |
Male |
FindAGrave |
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180092315 |
Eby ID Number |
Waterloo-144436 |
Died |
5 Jun 2017 |
Harrisville, Alcona, Michigan, United States |
Person ID |
I144436 |
Generations |
Last Modified |
7 Nov 2024 |
Father |
John Coull Calder, b. 18 Mar 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 14 Apr 2004, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 82 years) |
Mother |
Dorothy Beatrice Otterbein, b. 16 May 1928, d. 10 Aug 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 74 years) |
Family ID |
F50670 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Notes |
- Gordon H. Calder
August 2, 1952 \emdash June
5, 2017
Gordon H. Calder, 64, of Harrisville, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 peacefully at his home. Born August 2, 1952 to John and Dorothy (Otterbein) Calder in Cambridge, (Galt) Ontario, Canada. Gordon was raised in Galt.
Gordon married Susan Griffith on May 8, 1980, in Lincoln Park, Michigan. In 1982 their son, William was born. The Calder's moved to Trenton in 1989. Gordon became a U.S. citizen in 1996. He was employed as a truck driver for 42 years before retiring in 2009 to Harrisville.
Gordon belonged to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville, he enjoyed woodworking, camping, biking, fishing, swimming and hiking. He loved being "Papa" to his grandsons.
Gordon is survived by his wife Susan, his son, William Russell "Billy", (Dannielle) Calder of Gibraltar, two grandchildren, Garrett and Gavin Calder, a sister, Susan (Doug) Kimpel of Sheffield, Ontario, a brother, John B. Calder of Cambridge, Ontario, a niece, Nancy (Mike) Steckly of Kitchener, Ontario and great nephews, Jarred and Jacob Steckly, father-in-law, Bill Griffith of Fort Pierce, Fla, and mother in law, Jeanne Griffith of Harrisville. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville on Wednesday June 14, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Ken Krause officiating. Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln, MI. Memorial donations are suggested to Westminster Presbyterian Church 201 N. Second Street Harrisville, MI 48740.
A memorial gathering will be on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 5 - 9 pm at The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183, 734-671-5400. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 North Second Street, Harrisville, Michigan 48740.
Gillies Funeral Home (2023) Gordon H. Calder Obituary 2017, Gillies Funeral Home. Gillies Funeral Home. Available at: https://www.gilliesfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/4255429 (Accessed: 4 January 2024).
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