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Gordon BOLAND Obituary
It is with sadness that Gordon Boland 78 years old has passed away to a better world. He was born in 1934 at Ft. Frances, Ontario but has resided in Vancouver for the past 50 years making friends along the way. He leaves his partner of 37 years, Bas Van Der Hoek and three brothers. Gordon worked many years as an LPN caring for seniors where his personality and demeanour made those he came in contact with very happy by the way they were treated by him. He will be missed. Special thanks to nurse Elizabeth L. from the VGH COPD team.
At his request there will be no ceremony conducted.
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49 Entries
Cor Egthuijsen
January 26, 2019
Blijft in onze gedachten;alweer 6 jaar,waar blijft de tijd!
Cor en Ria
Daan en Mieke
January 27, 2018
Those we loved don't go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
today we go in style
Bastiaan Van Der Hoek
January 26, 2018
for all its worth, I am finished gluing.
One has to have a close look now in order to see the cracks, they are there. My existence is back to what we call normal. Time does heal. You still give me strength on a daily base, but so does Don.Thanks Sineke
Sineke en Paul de Kuyper
January 28, 2017
Four years ago we lost you but there is not a day that you are out of our mind. Bas is doing so very well and i know that you are sitting in your chair looking down , with a smile on your face , that you are proud (just like us) how he is doing and that you are glad he is enjoying life again !
Love you bro
How you can show support
Bas.
January 26, 2017
its been four years, where did the time slip out of my existence. I visited all your favorite spots today, The Galileo, Whistler, Pemberton, lunch in Lillooet and back via Hope 680 of our favorite kilometers. It was nice not being alone, you travelled with me. We had the Toyota as we did in 2010. I still miss you darling but I have picked up the chards of life and I am gluing.
Same trip next year,
Love Bas.
Daan en Mieke
January 31, 2015
Two years ago Gordy....
God looked around his garden and found an empty space
He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.
You are deeply missed Gordy, especially by Bas.
Marian Stok
January 30, 2015
Missen is het ergste wat er is....veel sterkte ..love you!!!
January 29, 2015
Bas,
My heart goes out to you as I come to an Anniversary myself.
Ray
Ria & Cor
January 28, 2015
Na het afscheid beginnen de herinneringen en dat zijn er heel veel!
Love you brother.
Big Sis
Georgette Rawlings
January 27, 2015
Aniversaries are painful- but serve a purpose of reliving the great times. I know there were many for you two Bas, as there were for me growing up with Gordon and family. The Sunday visits, the laugher, the card games and the occasional winter days when cars seemed to find their way off the road! Those precious memories no one can take away- they just make out lives richer.
your "Happy" place
Bastiaan Van Der Hoek
January 26, 2015
2 years my dear Man have gone by, this translate to 730 days, I don't know what is worse. For those people that don't believe in God, I still was allowed to have you with me for almost 4 decades and that was not just a fluke.
For those of my friends and family that might read this, honestly, I could not have done my "surviving" without your help. I am not going to do names, but thank parts of the world where Gordon's friends are.
Mill in Brabant, Amsterdam, Ede, Den Haag, Lelystad, Budapest, Brussel, London, Fort Francis, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Airdrie,and the rest of Canada.
I hope you ran into Connie, you two knew that there was more between heaven and Earth than Frances and I could see.
Dear Beverley is still with us and she still feels privileged that she met us.
You have done so much for so many people, and not only in Cooper Place,
you do deserve a place in heaven. And I know that you are there.
The only thing I am asking for is, visit me more often please.
Just love you for ever,
Bas.
Georgette Rawlings
January 26, 2014
Recalling beautiful memories is one of the blessings we have. Stay strong Bas
What a smile, we did have fun.
Bastiaan Van Der Hoek
January 25, 2014
Dear Friends,
one year has gone by. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for your support.
Bas.
January 22, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful, kind and friendly person. That's how we keep you in our heart dear Gordy.
To darling Bas:
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one (especially this month), you are always in our thoughts.
It has been a terrible year for you in every way. But you survived.!!
You have your own guardian angel and you know who it is.!!!
Liefde kent zijn eigen diepte pas op het moment van afscheid.
Love,
Daan and Mieke, from Holland.
Ria van der Hoek
January 19, 2014
Alweer bijna 1 jaar;waar blijft de tijd.
Denk nog vaak aan jullie bezoek in 2006 en ons ritje in de Move naar Afifauna,je hebt toen genoten.
Je blijft altijd in m'n gedachte lieve Gordy.
Bas Van Der Hoek
January 17, 2014
Today it is 1 year ago when the "count-down" started. People keep saying: "It will get better after one year".
I sincerely hope that they are right.
One thing I do know, it will never be the same.
Bas Van Der Hoek
May 26, 2013
Today is exactly four months ago that we had to day goodbye to Gordy. One does not get used to it.
Elizabeth Leonardis
March 27, 2013
The happiness and kindness that Gordie radiated was contagious. He managed a smile and warm words regardless of how he was feeling. I only wish that I could have meet you both earlier and under better circumstances, but I am so glad that I still had the opportunity to be even a small part of your lives. Gordie will always remain in a very special place in my heart. Reach out when you need a friend Bas and know that I'll be checking in on you and will be thinking of you both often.
He was so happy with his BMW regardless the fact that he had no clue what it acrtually was
Bas Van Der Hoek
March 25, 2013
Dear Gordy, tomorrow it is alreaday 2 months ago that you left us. The entry from March the 5th is from Betty from Safeway,even they miss you!!!! I was so impressed.
I said it before and I say it again, every day that God gives I run into people that knew you. "Victoria" from being on the bus with you to Cooper place. This "healing" will never start,
it is just that their is a lttle bit less pain every day. The size of the pain still raging thru my body like a wildfire in......you name it.
I hope I am strong enough to survive this.But sweetheart, if you knock on my door to get me to where you are, I am gone. Why am I torturing myself now for 2 months, was that God`s plan?
Gordy being very Happy with our new Corlla
Bastiaan Van Der Hoek
March 6, 2013
Gordy on one of his "Trip-interruptions"
March 6, 2013
March 5, 2013
Dear Gordy - you were one of those special people that we were all lucky to have known. Your smile was contagious and my day was always a better one after seeing you. Deepest condolences. Betty Blanchette
March 2, 2013
We may have lost touch but you have always been in our memories.
Our Heartfelt thoughts go out to you Bas.
Brian Melchert & Peter Smith
Chilliwack, B.C.
Ann & Kurt Denzler
February 28, 2013
Dear Gordie, you know how much you were loved. You are going to be missed by so many. We will get together for another picnic somewhere, some time. Our picnics were so special. Eternally Loved Ann & Kurt Denzler
Luke en Tina Schipper
February 20, 2013
Bas, beste vriend,
Helaas heb ik Gordy niet gekend maar wel heel veel over hem vernomen.
Hij moet wel een heel bijzondere man geweest zijn!
Van harte sterkte toegewenst!
Luke en Tina Schipper
Harriet Renaud
February 17, 2013
Bas and Boland Family
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts are with you. It was great meeting you and all the best.
Harriet and Gilbert Renaud
Daan en Mieke
February 17, 2013
We will never forget his friendly and open mind, his great sense of humor, his eternal charm and his total incapacity to miss objects with all kinds of vehicles. Rest in peace dear friend.
Dixie Crossman
February 13, 2013
Here's someone who shares Gordon's birthplace, Fort Frances. We were the best of friends all through highschool and I found out we were almost related as he was a nephew of my sister's husband. I have thought of Gordon often over the years and regret we didn't keep in touch. He did look me up a couple of decades ago at the hospital where I worked and I was amazed to see his beautiful head of white hair which was black when I knew him in school! I am so pleased to learn, by reading these tributes, how loved he was.
Rest in peace, Gordie.
Katalin and Akos Bartsch
February 13, 2013
When we loose such a special person in our life, time seems to stop. However, it is important that we start to live again with a smile on our face so that we can make his soul happy, as he is still looking at us even if we can't.
Mark
February 12, 2013
Bas. So sorry to hear of Gordy's passing. Losing your life partner is painful but I hope the memories you shared will endure forever and provide some comfort. May you have the strength and desire to continue on your path, knowing that he will be with you.
Take care.
February 11, 2013
Gordon was an absolute 'gem' of a man. The life you shared with him was full of humour, some sadness, but a bond that will go on forever. I am thinking of you every day. Treasure all of your memories!
Love, Frances
Paul en Sineke
February 10, 2013
Lieve Bas,
Wat fijn om te herinneren dat we afgelopen zomer zo een fijne tijd met elkaar hebben gehad. Het eten wat we voor hem hebben gekookt en gegeten in ons appartement , prachtig vond hij het. Gordy en ik samen op ons balkonnetje zonder erg Gordy een peuk rokend terwijl er een bordje hing dat je 500 dollar boeten daarvoor kon krijgen. Wat hebben we daar saampjes om gelachen.
Er is een lief mens heengegaan en wij zijn blij dat we hem hebben gekend.
Sterkte lieverd en we zijn er altijd voor je.
Marianne
February 9, 2013
De 2 eenheid Jan en Gordy....is niet meer!
We zullen je missen Gordy....
Bill Adams Ray Payette
February 8, 2013
Bas, we were sorryh to hear of your loss, after 38 years your memories will give you strength. Our occasional emails were always appreciated and the occasional meets in the Doctors office.
Cheers dear friend.
Antony Oldenhof
February 7, 2013
Beste Bas, Wat een geluk dat jullie zoveel jaren bij elkaar konden zijn. Jij hebt ook alles voor Gordy gedaan dat je kon, en meer, tot aan het einde toe. Een betere, meer trouwe partner dan jij bent geweest bestaat gewoon niet. Mag Gordy zacht rusten en mogen er voor jou uiteindelijk alleen maar goede herinneringen overblijven van al die mooie jaren die je met Gordy hebt meegemaakt.
With my deepest sympathy and understanding,
TonyO
Doris Whalen
February 7, 2013
Bas,
Gordon introduced me to the wonders of working in healthcare on the Downtown Eastside. I remember the three of us having a coffee and a smoke before Gordon and I would start our day. Not a holiday went by or a birthday without flowers on my desk. He will be truly missed, but most of all by his most loved person. My thoughts are with you Bastien.
ted northe
February 7, 2013
Will always smile when I think of Gordon.
His bright Wit and always had time to be there for Me when I was Down.
He was so Blessed to have Bas in his Life
He will always be in my Heart and Thoughts
Doug & Nancy Hooper
February 7, 2013
Bas,
Gordy was a very special part of your life. Remember all the good times you spent together. You were truly loved by him. Our thoughts are with you.
Glenn & Hans Groot-Fang
February 7, 2013
Dear Bas,
We deeply sympathise with the loss of Gordy, your eternal love.
Each time we met and talked, we enjoyed his striking humorous observations and his remarkable view on life and his loving, soft, forgiving nature. We will always carry him in our hearts.
Reg Manning
February 7, 2013
So many times I was meaning to call and stop by to see Gord but living in the burbs and never getting down town except to see the doctor or ted I always put it off. I guess now I will have to live with that. I am so sorry that I did Bas, but thank God he had you. Those I have talked to say you were the best.
take care love you.
Reg Manning
Frank and Lana Bruinsma
February 7, 2013
Dear Bas, Frank and I were so sad to hear of Gordies passing. His sweet demeanor and kindness will be missed. All of our love to you. Frank and Lana
Patrick Boland
February 7, 2013
Gordon was a very good brother and went through life helping others. I was amazed by the condolences that were received when I was in Vancouver. He made a difference to many people. He will be missed.
Georgette Rawlings
February 7, 2013
Another chapter in the book of live has closed with Gordon's passing. But at least my book is full of good memories. As cousins, in our childhood our lives crossed many times and we shared love, laughter and wonderful family connections. Later the most memorable time was our visit in BC. It is now hard to think of him not being there, helping others as always. Thanks Bas for being the most important part of his life.
Jet
February 7, 2013
A warm, caring and loving man has left this earth, your print is still here and that will never leave.
Ria Egthuijsen-van der Hoek
February 7, 2013
Mr.B.bedankt dat je zoveel jaren heel goed voor m'n broertje bent geweest.
Ook de fijne tijd,die ik bij jullie door mocht brengen,zal ik nooit vergeten.
Ria
Greg and Connie
February 6, 2013
Bas, both Connie and I feel your loss. I only met Gordon once, but I saw kindness in his eyes and a quick wit. So very sorry for your loss my friend, we are both here for you should you need us.
Claudia Duffield
February 6, 2013
Dear Bas,
So very sorry for your loss. I believe Gordy's love will continue to pour over you and your loved ones from the new world and dimension he inhabits. And that there, he has love and friends to support and guide him.
All our love,
Claudia & John
Jeff & Darlo Arndt
February 6, 2013
To the memory of a wonderful man and friend. You made me smile then and the memory of you make me smile now. Your life has touched me deeply and you will be missed deeply. I feel so blessed to of had you touch my life. I will always remember you.
February 6, 2013
I never knew one can feel this much hurt. I am eternally grateful that I was on your side when you did finally stepped out of this world.
37 years Mr B and let me thank you for all of them.
Bas.
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