Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Gordon Moses S. Gingrich

Male 1928 - 2009  (81 years)


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  • Name Gordon Moses S. Gingrich 
    Born 13 Aug 1928  Guernsey, Saskatchewan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Elected Office 1964  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Warden - Waterloo County 
    Residence 1967  Steinbach, , Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-217303 
    Died 5 Dec 2009  Teulon, , Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Gimli, , Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I217303  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Ozias B. Gingrich,   b. 24 Oct 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1967, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Naomi May Schmitt,   b. 24 Oct 1903, Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Aug 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married Dec 1924  Guernsey, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F5792  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Betty Brown,   b. 5 Jan 1929, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 May 2020  (Age 91 years) 
    Married Dec 1924 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F49372  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • GORDON M. S. GINGRICH Peacefully surrounded by his family, Gordon passed away at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital on December 5, 2009. Gordon is lovingly remembered by his partner of 30 years Mary Anne Rojeski; his children Gayanne (Sandy) Prise, Jane (Les) Schoonmaker, Michael, Heidi (Dan Goray), and Mike Walchuk whom he regarded as a son; his grandchildren Russell, Abby (Rob), Ian, Megan (Paul), Ethan, Devan and Felicia; his great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Shealyn, Brayden and Tripp; his brothers and sister Vernon (Eileen), Virgil (Della), Delmer (Marguerite), Velorous (John) and brother-in-law Tom, and their families, and by Maryanne's family, Millie Rojeski (Baba), Liz (Bob) Niemen, Ed ( Elise) Rojeski, Roberta Snaewart and their families. Also remembered by his children's mother Betty Gingrich and her family. He was predeceased by his parents Ozias and Naomi, brother Newton and wife Mary, sister Vietta Oshiro and an infant daughter. He was born in Guernsey SK, on August 13, 1928. At an early age his family moved to Elmira ON. In 1966 he moved his wife and children to Steinbach MB, and three years later they settled in Gimli. In December 2008 he and Mary Anne moved to Cedar Lodge in Teulon where they made many new friends. Dad was an entrepreneur; he ran various businesses throughout his life. His career started with an Auto Body Shop followed by numerous grocery stores, and at last he found his passion, his bus company Lakefront Charters. Gordon had an interest in politics and for several years was the Reeve of Waterloo County and in 1964 at the age of 36 he became the youngest Warden of Waterloo County ON. As a founding member of the Kiwanis Club of Gimli and District, he enjoyed many years of serving his club and community. He was also involved with the Masons and Shriners, and was proud of being a Circus Daddy. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gimli Lutheran Church in Gimli with Pastor R. David Lowe officiating. Luncheon will follow in the Church basement. Honorary Pallbearers will be his sons-in-law Sandy Prise, Les Schoonmaker, Dan Goray and friends Mike Walchuk and Wayne Campbell. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Doctors and nursing staff of Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for their compassion and kindness over the last ten months. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to SW District Palliative Care Box 1282 Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0, or to a charity of your choice. There is only one happiness in life; to love and to be loved. Fathers don't just love their children every now and then; it's a love without end. Amen We miss you Dad. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

      Winnipeg Free Press on December 07, 2009

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, S., America, N., Division, N., & Cemetery, S. (1928). Gordon Moses S Gingrich (1928-2009) - Find A... Retrieved 21 July 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210411570/gordon-moses_s-gingrich.

    2. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Ozias B. Gingerich - 7 Feb 1967.

    3. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, March 7, 1967 - Obituary of Ozias B. Gingrich.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Aug 1928 - Guernsey, Saskatchewan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Warden - Waterloo County - 1964 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1967 - Steinbach, , Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Dec 2009 - Teulon, , Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Gimli, , Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
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