Gordon Belfour

Gordon Albert Belfour May 2, 1940 February 13, 2009 With great sadness and sorrow the family of the late Gordon Albert Belfour announce his passing with his family by his side February 13, 2009 after a courageous long battle with cancer. Gordon was predeceased by his wife, Rose Marie Belfour in 1982; his father, Norman Belfour in 1971; an infant sister in 1936; a sister, Maxine in 1939; his brother, Richard in 2001; his in-laws, John and Mary Petruk; his brother-in-law, Vern Petruk; and sister-in-law, Jo Petruk. He is survived by his mother, Ettie Huckabay; his sons, Albert and his children, Taylor and Nickolas Belfour; Roger (Pauline) and their children, Trever (Amanda) and Tanya (Warren) Ratti, James Belfour, and Travis and Stevie Best; Cameron (Dorothy) and child, Josh Lesser; Gordon Jr. (Brenda) and their children, Travis, Justin, Chantel Belfour; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Ashley, Tristen, Trever Jr., Brodie, Chase, Riley; his sisters, Arlene (Wayne) Bard, Myrna (John) Rempel; brothers, Raymond (Debra) Belfour, Terrance (Barb) Belfour; sister-in-law, Helen Belfour; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Dad was born in Rose Valley, SK on May 2, 1940. When Dad moved to Saskatoon in 1956 he landed a job at the Western Stockyards, where he worked for 30 years. Later Dad worked at Sask Pork Industry, and then drove bus for First Bus Canada. Dad met and married the love of his life, Rose Marie Petruk on April 24, 1959. Dad and Mom had four sons, Albert, Roger, Cameron, Gordon Jr. They raised their four sons south of Saskatoon on Preston Avenue. Dad and Mom were active members of Dusty Spurs Riding Club as well as Saskatoon Gymkhana Club. Dad spent many years showing horses with his family almost every weekend and also trophy shows. Throughout the years Dad had a love for all animals, especially horses, cows and pigs. Dad was also actively involved with coaching his boys, both in broomball and hockey. As Dad got a little older he became timekeeper for the Saskatoon Broomball League. Dad never missed an opportunity to go and time keep at the Gold Broom Tournament. Dad was also involved with harness racing. Dad's greatest enjoyment in life was to sit and drink coffee and talk with family and friends. Dad also loved to pull little pranks, tease his grandchildren and sing them his songs. The family would like to thank Dr. Goluboff, Dr. Spafford, Amy Gantefoer, the Home Care Palliative Care Nurses and team that spent countless hours of care and support for Dad and the support always offered to Cam and Dorothy. And a very special thank you to Josh Ens for praying with Uncle Gordon and to Dorothy for her constant care of Dad. Dorothy, he loved everything you did for him. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. The Funeral Service will be held at Park Funeral Chapel, 311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Wayne Andrie. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent through Park's website www.parkfuneral.ca . Arrangements entrusted to Derryl Hildebrandt of Park Funeral Chapel, 244-2103. 1322606