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Maria
July 15, 2011
A wonderful actor; a wonderful teacher; a wonderful man. The workd is little emptier without him. You as his family can be proud of him and I thank you for sharing him with the world.
Phil Parr
July 15, 2011
Irene, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I remember good times with Gordon at work in the Dep't of Welfare in the late 60's and shortly after in the FSI where I followed him in 1970. He was the first person to take me to a pow wow singing group on Red Pheasant back then, where I first began to learn about First Nation culture. I have always had a deep respect and in recent years a high regard for Gordon because of the kind, humble person he made himself to be around others. It is fitting that we celebrate a life so well lived. God bless and keep you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phil Parr
Mary Jane Miller
July 13, 2011
ALthough I never met Gordon Tootoosis I spent several months analysing North of 60 for a book I subsequently published. An analysis of his character and a picture of him appear in Outside Looking In. His gifts as an actor were extraordinary - among his many other gifts. I am sorry for your loss
Mary Jane Miller
Brock University
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Sue
July 12, 2011
I'm profoundly sorry to hear of Gordon's death. I had the opportunity to meet him at a film festival in San Francisco and he was so gracious. He and his fellow actors in North of 60 were a big part of my daughter's life when she was ill. He could never know how much that meant to our family.
Colin Davidson
July 12, 2011
Our family have long been fans of Gordon's work and admirers of him as a person of integrity. We are greatly saddened at his passing. We hold you in our hearts.
Edwin Amell
July 12, 2011
My condolences to the Tootoosis family. I worked with Gordon on North of 60 he was a great actor and very personable he will be missed.
What a great man he was-I loved him & all he stands for ! :)
cheryl waldrop
July 12, 2011
Irene Arnault
July 11, 2011
I Am Very sad of the lost of Mr Gordon Tootoosis, He was a Great Actor and I enjoyed His movies, although, I Did not know Mr Tootoosis, my decease Husband knew him MY Thought and Prayers go out to his Family He was a true Legend in his own time, I have one of his movie that I will cherish in his Memory.
Shirley Prokop
July 11, 2011
Some people touch our lives briefly and leave a lasting impression. I met Mr. Tootoosis (and his family) when he made several appearances at the Golden Sheaf Awards. He was so kind and humble. The world is a better place because he lived. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Pam Chamberlain
July 11, 2011
As a longtime fan of Mr. Tootoosis's as an actor, I was thrilled to have the chance to meet him a few years ago. (I often tell people I was more starstruck meeting him than I would have been meeting Brad Pitt!). He was dignified, funny, kind, gracious, gentle, generous...a beautiful person inside and out. I feel honored to have met him. My condolences to his friends and family. I know you will miss him greatly.
RICK MILSAP
July 11, 2011
left this world to soon but not forgoton a great man of words im a die hard fan you are a true canadian your a person easy to talk to you gave me good avise back in 88 witch ill neven forget thank gordon. your in gods hands now my heart goes out to your family
Jean Redman
July 11, 2011
My thoughts & prayers to Gordon's family. He was such a great man, and an Inspiration to all that new him...May he
rest in peace, as his job here is done.
Barb Viravec
July 11, 2011
Our family was saddened to hear of Mr. Tootoosis's passing- he was a favorite, especially in North of 60 and Hank William's First Nation series. I had the honour of meeting this talented man at our School in 2009 where I was teaching... his photo hangs on our wall. He will be missed by all those he touched .... God Bless his family..
Fay Schmitt
July 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Sanderson
July 11, 2011
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Gordon Tootoosis family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We the Sandersons, Terry and Annie and family from the James Smith Cree Nation are fondly thinking of Gordon of all the times we met in our travels, may he have a happy journey to our ancestral lands in the sky. May he forever walk by the Creator.
Maureen Chase
July 11, 2011
So heartbreaking, he was an exceptional man and I have watched all his movies, especially North of 60,and the movies after the series was over.
He was a mesmerizing man and actor. Our deepest sympathy to Irene,and the children and grandchildren.
May the Creator hold him gently in his hands on his journey
Marie Ahle
July 9, 2011
Having only known Gordon for the short time that I was property master on North of 60, I never had the opportunity to meet with his family. However I wanted to offer my sincere condolences to all who knew him well as he truly was someone whom I felt lucky to have met and worked with.
He was the only " bad guy" that everyone loved. I wish this was just another scene that could be turned around in the next script. . .
Sherrie B. Ware-Lopez
July 9, 2011
To the family of Gordon Tootoosis:
I had seen a few of Mr. Tootoosis movie roles and thought he was a good native actor, then I saw him in "Legends of the Fall" and really liked his role in it. But when I saw him in "North of 60" I was blown away. Even as a bad guy he did so much for that role and that show. I even believed he was trying to give Albert Golo a little bit of a heart, hidden as it was. Throughout the years I gained much respect for him as I heard of things he participated in along with the fact that he didn't feel he had to leave his home and people to be fulfilled in his acting. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as these days pass. May the joy and love he gave all of you overshadow the grief in your hearts.
Diane Martin
July 9, 2011
I wish to offer my deepest condoleances to Mr Tootoosis'sfamily and loved ones. He will be greatly missed as we have lost a very valuable person who was loved and cherished by many people. My thoughts are with you and I am very saddened by his passing. He will be in our hearts forever.
M Aalseth
July 9, 2011
Farewell kind sir. My condolences to his friends and family. He will be missed.
Marie Prettyshield-Redfeather
July 8, 2011
My condolences to the family of Mr.G.Tootoosis, relatives and friends..May the Creator bless you all at this time..Such a well respected man who will missed by all who knew him..
Sincere sympathy,
Darlene McLeay
July 8, 2011
I would like to send my condolences to the Tootoosis family. I was in the same art class as Gordon at Tech and he taught us all in class alot about native art,he was a great man.
July 8, 2011
Dear Irene and Alanna,
It has been so many years since I have seen all of you, but you have no idea how often you have been in my thoughts, so at this time, I want to let you know how sorry everyone in the Morgan family is for your loss. I have so many memories of the happy times with your family, learning to dance, playing with the girls when we were all little, staying with Grandma and Grandpa Seeseequasis and having Linda living with us. They were very happy times in my childhood and you were all part of them. You may be surprised to know that because of your family, I still attend powwows when I can and my son comes with me. I found a few old pictures which I will try to attach, but if I fail (I'm not very technical) please email me at [email protected]. You have all played an important part in the lives of my family and so please know that you are in our prayers. Much love,
Andrea Morgan
Louis Morin
July 8, 2011
Thank you for being a friend, your kindness, a warrior for the people,and thank you forcaring. R.I.P.
Darlene Younge
July 8, 2011
Mr. Tootoosis was a great man who will be missed by people of all races. He was an inspiration and great role model to many. Truly a great Canadian. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Patricia Ironbow
July 8, 2011
My Prayers and thoughts go out to the Family.I had the great pleasure of meeting Gordon Tootoosis on the North of 60 Set.You are truly an inspiration especially to the Native Culture. The Creator has chosen one of the best to help him.
Rita Crow Watson
July 8, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family of Gordon Tootoosis,he was an inspiration to all who knew him,R.I.P. my friend.
Judith Iron
July 8, 2011
Our condolences go out to the Tootoosis family. I had the priviledge of meeting Gordon while volunteering at the SNTC in Saskatoon. He was amazing to watch when acting and a joy to meet. I have always been in awe of his talent and will always regret not getting to know him better. We should recognize how we have learned so much from such an amazing role model and mentor to all First Nations people as a whole. Rest in Peace, Gordon.
Judith Iron & Family.
Nina Fox
July 8, 2011
To the family of Gordon this is truly a sad day for many of us who had the honor of meeting such a humble man. He has touched many hearts and made many relatives, throughout Indian country. May our Creator be with you during this time that you must go through but to remember to celebrate the wonderful life and memories that you have of your beloved one. Gordon is now with all his relatives who have gone on before him.
Garnet Eyahpaise
July 8, 2011
I want to express my sincerest condolences to the family. Late Gordon worked with youth at St. Micheal's Student Residence, and initiated a Pow wow Dance Troupe. He made us to feel proud of our culture. A huge loss in Indian Country, may he Rest In Peace.
Doug,Wanda,Natasha and Jodi Mcintyre
July 8, 2011
To the family of Gordon Tootoosis
We will celebrate the life of Gordon,being thankful to have seen many of his movies and having had the opportunity of meeting such a dignified gentleman.
val
July 8, 2011
May the Creator welcome Gordon' spirit. WE have lost a man who was brutally honest about his troubles, generous with his gifts, proud of his family and humble. He will be missed.
Lisa Ironmaker
July 8, 2011
My Condolences goes out to the Tootoosis Family. I am soo sorry for your loss. Gordon will be missed dearly, but he will forever live in his films. Sending prayers. RIP~Gordon.
Ironmaker Family
Fort Belknap, MT
July 8, 2011
Gordon was in my art class at saskatoon tech collegiate--i remember girls getting him to paint their portrait. we always watched north of 60--i liked his line-close my door on your way out. we also enjoyed Big Bear. Dianne (Yurchuk) Regier.
melissa rabbitskin
July 8, 2011
my prayers go out to gordons wife and family. As young aboriginal people we were truley blessed by what an inspiration gordon was, he is a great rolemodel and an extrordinary human with such a gentle soul. Although he now is on his way home gordon gave us all the gift of watching and learning but most of all enjoying his presence & entertainment. I saw gordon a few times once in walmart he was never too busy just to stop and say hello! Made my day and I probably told every native person I know, "Guess who I saw today?" An amazing impact, a lasting impression and a wonderful family is what he would like us to cherish...may the creator be with the family and help guide the way home
Dave Standing Bear
July 8, 2011
Walk in peace with the Creator. May your spirit guide your family and friends always.
Karen Cristiano
July 8, 2011
Saskatchewan and indeed the world has lost a truly gifted spirit. His legacy will live on, his talent was his gift to us all. Thank You for sharing Gordon, my condolences to the family.
Ricki Devlin
July 7, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the family and relatives of Gordon
Tootoosis. I loved watching him on TV and movies. He left his mark on Canada.
My best to friend Eric Tootoosis, perhaps a newphew, with whom I worked in Regina, and Vancouver...My thoughts are with you all. All my relations...
audrey cook
July 7, 2011
Soar with the eagles. It was an honor meeting you.
Barrie Ward
July 7, 2011
A good man is a gift .... Gordon was a gift of huge hearted dimensions. Thank you for the dignity you gave to all.
patrick wolf
July 7, 2011
via con dios dear friend
Laureen Paul
July 7, 2011
Rest In Paradise My Friend You will be Missed In Indian Country..
My condolences to the Family...
Ruth Hamm
July 7, 2011
I attended High School in Saskatoon where he was also a student. He was a gentleman.
July 7, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Chris Saulteaux
July 7, 2011
Dearest Tootoosis family (my sibling in spirit Clint)
Many are in prayer, silence, thought, and ceremony to offer support as your loved ones journeys home and will now always be with you in spirit as your guiding helper. Condolences from my family to you all.
Shelley
July 7, 2011
My prayers and deep condolences go out to Gordon's family. He was a truly a great spirit and gave so much to his people and to all Canadians. I am so grateful for his life. Honour to his spirit and to all his relations.
July 7, 2011
my condolences to Irene and family. Gordon was a great human being. he will be missed.
Patsy anne goudy nee(caminghay) and husband Ken
liz mcnulty
July 7, 2011
condolences to gordon's family. he was a great actor and an inspiration to try to change the world for the better. I was a fan, and will miss seeing him on blackstone and other tv shows.
Karen Henderson
July 7, 2011
My husband and I thought that he was a wonderful man and a great actor we enjoy watching him on tv and in the movies. He will be missed alot. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to his wife and family. My God bless you all.
Dwayne & Roseanne Rowe
July 7, 2011
A terrible loss. Our condolences to the Tootoosis family. My wife and I just watched a movie the other night where Gordon exhibited his usual brilliance in that quiet, elegant manner. He contributed so much during his life and was an inspiration to many and brought joy in the exercise of his craft. I met many of the cast of North of 60 but never had the chance to meet Gordon personally. Our daughter - Michele Rowe - from Dalmeny knows Irene and she advised me of Gordon's sudden passing. He will be sorely missed.
Dwayne and Roseanne Rowe
Sidney, B.C.
Nelson Bird
July 7, 2011
Our paths crossed many times over the years and I feel very fortunate and honored to call Gordon my friend. My only regret is that because of our hectic schedules, we weren't able to visit more often.
I will miss him and, from my wife Judy and I, we send our deepest condolences to his family and all those closest to him.
Nelson and Judy Bird
Ernie & Barb Sauve
July 7, 2011
Irene & Family:
Our sincere condolences to you and your family during this tragic loss; we pray Creator will surround you with an abundance of love.
- Ernie & Barb Sauve
Bill Grainger
July 7, 2011
I had the honor of meeting Mr. G Tootoosis twice. I remember the 1 so vividly each time I enter my office and see the picture of Chief Poundmaker and the small history lesson I recieved from Gordon. I found him to be a warm , and exciting person. By the tributes I've seen, I was right. He will be missed.I thank him for the entertainment he provided us with. Rest in Peace Gordon.
Jean
July 7, 2011
He was such a great example to all Canadians. He is on film forever.
Linda Swanson
July 7, 2011
He was one of my favorite actors!My condolences to the family!
Tracy Hogan
July 7, 2011
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Gordon. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your hearts and minds be filled with beautiful memories of such an amazing man.
Bea Gutierrez
July 7, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Ladine Drader
July 7, 2011
Soar with the Angels, Gordon. I was so honored to have met you.
I am praying for your family.
H & R Doell
July 7, 2011
You will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
arlene manitopyes
July 7, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 7, 2011
To all the family,
I talked to Gordon on two occasions and found him to be one of the most humble and nicest persons I have ever met. He is also one of my favorite actors of all times and I have seen all his movies. I will always cherish that yellow sticky note that Gordon autographed for me. I was so saddened when I heard the news of his passing. My prayers are with all of you and I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man.
Diane Mihell Saskatoon
Betty & Neil Gregory
July 7, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
pauline & blair carrier
July 7, 2011
Irene
so sorry,our prayers that the creator holds you and yours at this time.
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