Gordon Edward Pirie

So sorry to see Dr Gordon has passed away. I remember you Jeanie as we were friends with Elsie with M.O.A's at the UBC's women's club. I worked at VGH CARDIOLOGY. Marilynne Boulton

My husband and I are snowbirds. Recently while shopping at Costco in Palm Desert, another retired Children's Hospital employee stopped to say hello. It is from her that I learned the sad news that Gordon had died recently. Memories came flooding back.

In 1969, when our youngest started school, I was in search of a volunteer opportunity. A friend, also an R.N., mentioned that the C.F. Clinic was looking for someone to do the weekly Pulmonary Function tests on their outpatients. She gave me the number and told me call. That is how Dr. Pirie's and my paths crossed.

Over the next 23 years, first at V.G.H. and then at C.H. where I got a " real" part time job, I came to consider him a valued workplace friend with whom I had many interesting conversations on a wide variety of topics. However, the one constant was - they always culminated with the "doings" of our respective children. We discussed and compared notes, bragged occasionally, questioned their behavior or decisions at times, reassured each other, and rejoyced in their accomplishments as they emerged into responsible young adults. What always came across was how proud Gordon was of both his sons. Andrew and Jonathan - whether or not you were aware of it - you need to know that.

Gordon will be remembered as being a fine man - he had integrity, a wonderful way with kids, a great if quirky sense of humor, and he listened!!!

Please accept my heartfelt condolences .
With warm regards,

Agi Radcliffe

Many happy memories of working with Gord at Jasper and visits with Jean and Gord in Vancouver. Very sorry to have missed visits in recent years. Warmest regards to everyone from Ted and Judy Mills