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Gordon Venning Stenner

1936 - 2016

Gordon Venning Stenner

1936 - 2016

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BORN

1936

DIED

2016

Gordon Stenner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 10, 2016.

Born September 5, 1936 Gordon passed away peacefully on February 5, 2016 at 79 years young.Venning originates from the English title "Bog". Gordon's name originates from the Scottish Berwickshire of Gourdon in the departement of France from the Olde Gaelic "gor", meaning "large spacious fort, a fortified place of strength, stronghold occupied by protection". Clearly his name represents the amazing person he was.

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Gordon was raised with his younger sibling and sister, Barbara. As a youth Gordon played as a baseball pitcher asked to play for the St Louis Cardinals. He chose to pastor/preach in Blaine Washington where he started his family.

Gordon will be remembered by the public for his career as a well-known Investment Advisor, a best- selling author - "Stenner on Mutual Funds", and a radio talk show host on CKNW and CFUN.

Gordon's children include Thane, Lisa, Justyn, Leighton, Vanessa and Tanya, who miss him dearly. Gordon celebrates in Heaven with his 2nd youngest daughter Vanessa, his wife of 50 years Zenovia, his Father Edwin Thomas (Poplar Sexsmith England) and his Mother Hilda Maude Marr (Portsmouth England).

His (past and present) daughters-in-law and sons-in-law ; David, Jason, Kimberley, Anita, Ray, Darci, Bernie and Lori. He will be greatly missed by his 14 grandchildren Dustin, Chelsea, Vaughn, Chantel, Miranda, Seth, Gabrielle, Benjamin, Justynne, Tage, Ray Jr., Alexia, Royce, Chanel. In addition to his great-children Maverick and Ava.

Gordon adored family, boating (Semiahmoo, Vancouver Island and Salt Spring) , fishing on the ocean, his pets, nature, collecting model trains, travel, fishing, swimming, jogging, writing, reading (an avid bookworm spending hours at Chapters drinking his tea), photography and an avid Canucks hockey fan. Gordon's legacy will include his endless energy, generosity, fun sense of humour, family "pow-wows" , his incredible ability to fully engage in and celebrate life. Loved by so many, he is remembered as an accomplished man - one of integrity, strength, humour, charm, charisma, conversation, generosity, kindness, resilience, caring, respected, loyal and tender. He loved the Lord wholeheartedly and his contagious smile will comfort our hearts and memories.

Gordon Venning Stenner, you were an amazing partner, father, brother, friend, hubby, Grampa ('Gee- Pa') and Great-Grampa. A great teacher. Offering wise words, endless hugs, I-Love-You's and dropped what you were doing to make time to chat for hours. You were a selfless person giving tirelessly. If anyone needed help, you were the first to offer care and take interest in each person you met. You placed "people" before work and monetary things. You never stopped being a father, not only to your own children but nurtured others. A great friend. Cute. Athletic. Well Liked. Fun. Funny. Witty. Unselfish. Courageous. An inspiration. A sweetheart.

You will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Always making others laugh. Your goofy jokes will be missed. You are remarkable. Forever Cherished. We love you toooo much "Gordo"!
A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Friday February 19th at 11:00am at Northview Church located at 32040 Downes Road, Abbotsford, BC (604) 853-2931.

Online donations made to Northview Community Church for Missions may be left at www.chimp.net. Search for Northview Community Church and click on donate to this charity.

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February 26, 2016

Sheila Bloor posted to the memorial.

February 25, 2016

Mary Lewis posted to the memorial.

February 18, 2016

Doug Lachance posted to the memorial.

8 Entries

Sheila Bloor

February 26, 2016

I am so sorry to learn of Gordon's passing, & very shocked Zenovia predeceased him. My son played hockey with their grandson Dustin. I adored them, & looked forward to seeing them at hockey games. I will never forget Gords investment advice, many long conversations & how he loved his family. Zenovia was so sweet & always had kind uplifting words. They are now together again, dancing & watching over everyone they left behind. Cheers Gord & Zenovia.

Mary Lewis

February 25, 2016

Gordon and I worked in the Horseshoe Bay Sunday School in 1956. We talked last year at the Tabor Home Sorry I missed his funeral. Best wishes to the family.

Doug Lachance

February 18, 2016

I wish to share this with Gordon's family and friends. I'm sorry that I can't attend your Dad's Celebration of Life.

Gordon's (and Zenovia's) greatest legacy will be this wonderful and amazing family, so many of you who have become my friends too. There's something special about being a Stenner as you've all shown and many more have yet to do so. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Gordon was one of my favourite people and I'd like to share a few of my thoughts and memories with you.

I'm not sure when I first met Gordon, but from the instant we met him we liked each other a lot. I recruited Gordon and Vanessa for the White Rock office of NBF. There was great mutual respect for the values we shared and the way we lived our lives. Gordon had great integrity. He would never do anything that he did not believe was in the best interests of his clients. He worked very hard to find the best ideas for his clients, sometimes very late at night.

I remember Vanessa telling me how she would receive advice and requests from Gordon at 3:00am. My God. Did this man ever sleep??

Gordon was also one of the most highly motivated people I ever knew. Not because he ever compared himself or tried to keep up to "the Jones", but just because that was what he expected of himself. He worked very hard his whole life, and he loved to do so. His clients loved him because he loved them, and he loved many others, in fact I think just about everyone. Anytime I ever saw him, he always had a smile for me. And, even though we didn't see each other very often in the later years, whenever we did, his smile brightened my day.

I'm going to miss that smile and I know all of you here will even more. You gotta believe though that with Gordon being in heaven with Zenovia, they're shaking things up up there.

Good bye my friend. I'm looking forward to that smile (not too soon I hope) on the other side.

You're loved and missed.

Doug Lachance

Thane Stenner

February 15, 2016

Dear Dad, you will be missed by so many, but none more so than your whole Stenner clan remaining. You were a great, great husband , father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son and businessman as well!

I know Mom, Vanessa, your folks in Heaven are very happy with your arrival. Thanks for looking out for the rest of us while we are still here on earth!

Thanks for all your Fathering, mentorship, and love to our whole family, Dad. You will be missed more than you know, love, your son, Thane, and daughter in law, Anita, and grandkids Chelsea, Chantel, Ben, along with great granddaughter Ava Mae, along with he rest of the extended family. xoxox

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Suzanne Buck

February 11, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. We go back a very long way. My dad and Gordon worked together at First Investors. My sister and I use to take the bus into New Westminster to visit your mom when Thane was a newborn. Your dad spoke at my dads funeral in 1966. Both of our parents went on the trip to Paris together. Finds memories of both of them. Take care each of you and always remember the good times

Teresa Davies

February 11, 2016

Thinking of you all. I have so many wonderful memories . My heart is with you . Tons of love . Teresa

Gillian Kainola

February 10, 2016

Warm and caring thoughts to "Papa" Stenner's family... He made a big impact, and our dances will stay fresh in my memories...Blessings and Love.
Gillian

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