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“You find that you have peace of mind when you know that it was 100% effort that you gave, win or lose.” Gordie Howe lived by that quote, giving 100% of his body to hockey, and 100% of his heart to the family, friends, and millions of fans he so cherished.
Gordon Howe passed away peacefully in Sylvania, Ohio on Friday, June 10, 2016, at the home of his son, Murray, surrounded by family. Gordie was born March 31, 1928, in Floral, Saskatchewan, the son of Albert and Katherine (nee Schultz) Howe. He was the sixth of nine siblings and grew up in nearby Saskatoon. In 1949, Gordie met and fell in love with Colleen Joffa, and they were married on April 15, 1953.
At a young age, Gordie's athletic abilities and physical strength were recognized by nearly everyone, including hockey coaches. For love of the game, he turned pro in 1946 at the age of 18. Gordie Howe, known fondly as Mr. Hockey, enjoyed 32 storied professional seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, Houston Aeros, and Hartford Whalers.
He is survived by his children, Marty (Mary), Mark (Sharon), Cathleen Purnell (Carlton Matthews), and Murray (Colleen); grandchildren, Travis (Kristine), Jaime Greer (Bo Kerr), Azia Saubers (Josh), Nolan (Christine), Jade Schmidt (Ryan), Meaghan Stoinski (Doug), and Gordie, Corey, and Sean Howe; great-grandchildren, Brenden Kerr, Ella and Lahna Saubers, Ainsley Howe, and Jackson Schmidt; sisters, Viola Watson and Helen Cummine; and countless friends and fans the world over. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen; his parents, and his siblings, Gladys, Vernon, Norman, Edna, Victor, and Joan.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ansberg-West Funeral Directors, ansberg-west.com, 419-472-7633. Public visitation will be held at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday, June 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. His life will be celebrated on Wednesday, 11 a.m., at The Cathedral of The Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward Ave., Detroit. The celebrant will be Father J.J. Mech.
Mr. Hockey had a servant's heart and looked for ways to do something for everyone he met. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to one of the following charitable organizations:
The Gordie Howe Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative; http://www.ghi4tbi.org or mail a check to ProMedica Foundations; 5217 Monroe St., Suite A-1; Toledo, OH 43623.
The Howe Foundation; 3128 Walton Blvd, #255; Rochester Hills, MI 48309.
The Gordie Howe Fund for Alzheimer's Research; Saskatoon Community Foundation; 101-308 Fourth Avenue North; Saskatoon, SK Canada, S7K 2L7.
The Howe family would like to thank Gordie's devoted caregivers (John, Lionel, Pedro, Jay) from Right At Home Perrysburg, and the care provided by the staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Gordie leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness as a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a remarkable man who will be dearly missed.
As published in The Blade
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Howe
jessica gibson
February 4, 2017
your greatest redwing I miss yu gordie save me a spot up yonder
Rob Olson
August 10, 2016
Long live #9
We shall remember
Robert Olson
August 10, 2016
To the first great one
I'm a great fan we all miss you
Thanks for the memories
Wayne Gretzky was sad when you went to the hockey field of dreams
Like the movie
I always wanted to meet you but you got to meet my hero 99
When he was a kid
My condolences to your family
And the family you loved on the ice
I made you on my nhl game along with Marty
So you can play as you did in life
As deforest Kelly said as long we remember him
He will be alive !
So we shall remember you
Long live Geordie Howe!
May the wind be at your back
From your fan Rob Olson and Wayne Gretzky
We shall remember,
FREDERICK F MASON
June 20, 2016
HOWE I MISS YOU.
SINCE MY DAD TOOK ME TO MY FIRST RED WING GAME IN 1946 AT OLYMPIA I HAVE BEEN A DETROIT HOCKEY FAN. I MET "MR HOCKEY" ON A FEW OCCASIONS AND OVER THE YEARS LEARNED HE WAS ALSO "MR MAN". HE WAS A GREAT AMBASSADOR OF KINDNESS, HUMOR AND CARING.
THANK YOU TO THE HOWE FAMILY TO ALLOW ME TO SAY GOODBYE AT THE JOE & AT THE CATHEDRAL FUNERAL.
KIM WALTON LONG
June 19, 2016
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Hockey for allthe joy and smiles you all put on childrens faces. As one mother of one o those children,Kory Walton, from Claremore, Oklahoma. I can still see his smile the night you all called him. He loved you all and I miss his smile because he's in HIS big mansion in the sky now,playing his game with Freckles and you, Mr. Hockey. Our thoughts and prayers lifting for your family. You are ablessing to this world,the Gordie Howe family. LOVE from Oklahoma.
Kim & Wanda Bossenberry
June 18, 2016
Gordie Howe (Mr. Hockey) made all of us proud to say we are from Saskatchewan. Please accept our sympathy.
Marv
June 18, 2016
Family of Gordie Howe deserves lots of CREDIT for heroic efforts to enable him to take his victory lap to the people.Thank you very much and God Bless for taking such good care of Gordie. You did everything possible and condolences.
Kay Watkins
June 17, 2016
There is a movie about Gordie Howe. Checked it out of the library and loved the movie. Wish I could of met him in person.
JOYCELYN LYNUM
June 16, 2016
THE PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE GOING OUT TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS & THE DETROIT RED WINGS FANS OF MR. HOCKEY, GORDIE HOWE. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.
george stevens
June 16, 2016
one of the greatest hockey players in the world and also one great guy. enjoyed playing golf with him at Western Golf and CC
Gary cunningham
June 16, 2016
God Bless,
You are in a better place to be.
Hockey fan to be.
GOD BLESS
Renee Woolsey-Smeaton-Burgess
June 16, 2016
A tribute to a great man. My Cousin Mr. Hockey, my Cousin, Gordie Howe.
Charlene and Huston Pettaway
June 15, 2016
May you find comfort in knowing that others understand and care. May God bless you and your family.
Robert Klesko
June 15, 2016
Mr. Howe was a hero of mine growing up as a young hockey player. I was honored to meet him many times and he was always so kind and generous. His lawyer lived on my street and one day Gordie pulled up into our driveway in his Ford Astrovan and just wanted to pay a visit. I was awed! To the Howe family, our deepest condolences. May God rest Gordie's soul and Christ bring you all consolation.
Sandy Schreiber
June 15, 2016
Years ago in a Saskatoon high school, Gordie Howe asked my Mom (Shirley Wilson) out on a date -- she turned him down because he was too tall! Good thing I loved who was to become my father, because life would sure have been different! Condolences to the family on learning to live without this great man with you.
Roops Randhawa
June 15, 2016
Hi my name is roops
How are you
I am sending you my prayer to the family mr hockey I heard lot good things about him amazing
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Roops Randhawa
June 15, 2016
Hi my name is roops
How are you
I am sending you my prayer to the family mr hockey I heard lot good things about him amazing
JEANETTE SHRUM
June 15, 2016
MY CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY OF (MR.HOCKEY GORDIE) HE IS A LEGEND AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER FROM EVERYONE .HE IS WITH THE ANGELS .I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.GOD BLESS YOU MR,HOCKEY.
shirley crane
June 15, 2016
It was an honour to meet and get Gordie's autograph at a Barrel Racing Championship where he was watching he grandchildren compete
Cathy Karle
June 15, 2016
My condolences to the family for the passing of Gordie (Mr.Hockey) will treasure his memory for a lifetime.
Tammy Warner
June 15, 2016
I just want to say that Mr. Hockey will be sorely missed. Born and raised in Detroit, I quickly became a fan of him and the game. I have met many players during my time there, but not once have I had the pleasure or honor of meeting Mr. Howe. I have moved to Kentucky and been away from any of my favorite hometown teams. I have always regretted never having to meet the ultimate legend of the game. It saddens me so knowing that it will never happen now. My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Howe family. May God heal your aching hearts for I know how it hurts to lose a parent.
PJ Yuhas
June 15, 2016
A hockey Legend... An empty seat at the Rink that can't ever be filled.... God's speed.....
June 14, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Howe family a big loss to all hockey fans everywhere M MacFarlane Vancouver B. C
Norm Young
June 14, 2016
There is no better man than Gordie how .Gordie would get hundreds of letters from children all over the U.S. and Canada requesting an autograph picture of Gordie he would spend hours signing personal autographs for each child he would put their name and Kindest Wishes Gordie Howe and not only did he furnish the picture he would even pay for the envelope and postage himself .Thank you Gordie for all the memory's
June 14, 2016
We would like to send deepest condolences to all the family after the passing of Gordie. A sincere family man with the hardworking ethics from the Canadian prairies . Never forgetting where he came from. May he be at rest in the loving arms of his true love Colleen.
Loving remembered
Ken @ Kathy (Howe) Gordon
Bette Crowe
June 14, 2016
I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Mr. Howe in San Jose, CA when the Sharks hosted All Star Weekend a few years ago.
It is a hockey moment I'll have forget...
My thoughts and prayers to the Howe Family and all who loved Gordie...
God Bless
Dallas Beal
June 14, 2016
Gordie, your were a great player and ambassador for hockey. Saskatoon and Saskatchewan loves you and are very proud that you are from here. R.I.P. Mr. Hockey
9 Red Roses at the Gordie Howe Entrance to the Joe
Michael Klüg
June 14, 2016
Deepest sympathy to the Howe family. Mr. Gordon Howe was an inspiring hero in every sense of the word--obviously to hockey fans around the world--but also to the everyday people of this region. I want my children to remember his example of courage, the willingness to do every job that needs doing, and not giving up even when the burden gets heavy. God Bless.
Detroit Dave
June 14, 2016
I didn't really know Gordie Howe but I met him several times, the first when I was about 8 years old. We lived in a real "hockey neighborhood" when I was a kid in Detroit. Howey Young lived on my street but on the other side of Plymouth Rd. I was Alex Delvecchio's and Lefty Wilson's Detroit Free Press paperboy and Marty Pavelich lived just two doors south of our house for five or six years in the late 1950's.. He and Gordie were very good friends -- in fact, my dad once told me that Howe's sons were named for the Pavelich brothers, Marty and his brother (the hall of fame linesman) Mark. Mr. Pavelich frequently had backyard barbecues in the summer and many Red Wings players and their families would come by and hang out, including Gordie and his family. Often we neighborhood kids would be out front playing street hockey with a tennis ball and one time Gordie called us up to Marty's porch and taped up our sticks for us "the way the Red Wings do it." Years later, after I graduated from high school, I was earning money for college tuition as the night cook at Christoff's in Dearborn. where Gordie was an occasional diner/customer. At the bar one night, I got to meet him again and told him the story of the day he taped up my street hockey stick. He said he actually remembered that day and from then on, whenever he would leave the restaurant , Gordie would always stick his head in the kitchen and tell me "Marty says hi!"
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Gordie Howe was the Babe Ruth of hockey. Maybe the Babe with Ted Williams and Hank Aaron all rolled into one. I can't even count the times he made us all jump up cheering and yelling while watching him on "Hockey Night In Canada" on our old black and white TV the basement , or the thrill of seeing a "Gordie Howe hat trick" in person at the old Olympia stadium. And I'll never forget the warmth and friendship hockey's greatest player extended to a bunch of little kids in northwest Detroit and the good humor and down to earth humility he offered to a teenage cook a few years later.
Charlene Lucas
June 14, 2016
I remember attending a Red Wings / Leafs game at MLG when I was in my early teens. What a joy to watch him play. An incredible player! Rest in peace
Katie Wright
June 14, 2016
Now your many fans get to sign something for you, Gordie. Thank you for making me a fan. My sincere condolences to the entire Howe family. May you rest in peace, Mr. Hockey.
Katie Wright
DONALD SCHMITT SR.
June 14, 2016
there will never be another you. rest in peace.
Bunny Wilson
June 14, 2016
I had the honor of meeting Mr Howe when he was signed to a one game deal with the Vipers hockey team. He was the best.
Maria
June 14, 2016
Rest in Peace.
Stephen Sylvester
June 14, 2016
Gordie I will miss you man. You introduced me to hockey as a youngster, and I will never forget all the great times, and great hockey at the Olympia. When Gordie retired, he and Barbara sat 4 rows behind my dad's seats, and all through the games he would sign every kids program who asked, and never acted like it was a chore. The classiest man is hockey is now gone, and no one will ever fill his skates. Good bye Gordie, I love you man!
Diane Doptis Thornton
June 13, 2016
My whole family were hockey fans...Both my brothers played hockey usually out of Gordie Howe Hockey Rink...My youngest brother helped skate Gordie 40th Birthday Cake out to him at Olympia...My parents loved Gordie...He will be missed but never forgotten ..RIP Mr. Howe...You deserve it.
John Giles
June 13, 2016
from all of us in Floral,Sask.we send our deepest sympathy 2 the Howe family we r so proud of u and what u did Gordie .... Thanks RIP
June 13, 2016
vivian patrick
steve Takessian
June 13, 2016
That long Drive up Grand River Ave. Some of us had the honor to see you play.
God Speed.
Kelly Tidridge
June 13, 2016
Such a dynamite MAN. We are huge RED WING fans from across the river in Windsor Ont. Canada. I remember watching him play hockey when I was just a kid. Nobody will ever be like him....that's why he is "MR. Hockey". When he came to Windsor a few years back, for his book signing just down the street from our house, I brought my one daughter with me and he signed a small hockey stick for both of us, such a vibrant, very outgoing personality and took the time to talk to us. Such an inspiration to many people. MR HOWE....may YOU REST IN PEACE and to know you will never be forgotten.
To his FAMILY....Keep him close in your HEARTS and he will be with you Always.
HEAVEN has received a beautiful angel.
THE Tidridge Family
Gordie Howe
June 13, 2016
Dear Murray,
Deepest condolences on the death of your dad. I have memories of your family as a neighbor on Sunset Drive in Lathrup, and as your 3rd grade teacher at Lathrup Elementary school. Kathy was the flower girl at my brother's, Mark Lobanoff, wedding. I will try to post a picture of your whole family wearing Lathrup Beaver sweatshirts. It has been a treasure of mine all these years. I will also try to include a current picture of myself.
All my sympathy to your family,
Ronnie Hallinan
Gerard Delaney
June 13, 2016
I grew up in Detroit watching Gordie and the Red Wings. Rest in Peace.
An old fan
J Shedden
June 13, 2016
Rest in Peace Gordie.
Condolences to his wonderful family.
John Duane
June 13, 2016
My sincere condolences to all the family of Gordie Howe; my hero, and model as a husband and father. My wife and I were there in the Grand River seats when his parents emerged from that Oldsmobile 88, between the 2nd & 3rd period, presented as a gift to him. His parents had never seen him play professionally, and their visit was a total surprise. Colleen was 9 months pregnant, and she, with all of us, watched as Gordie cried like a baby at the sight of his parents. He played his heart out almost all of the last period, scored no points, and the game ended tied with Toronto. I saw more beauty in mankind that night than ever more in my life. we met Gordie and Colleen maybe 3 more times in our 86 years and they still stand out as a beautiful couple. Our sons Mark & Marty agree. He is the "Greatest of Them All", because his peers say so.
God's Blessings to you all.
John W. Duane, Marysville,Mi.
Janet Fowlie
June 13, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family of Gordie Howe !
He was a great person and a great sportsman , he was also my first love when I was 11 yrs. old. Rest In Peace Gordie . The world is a better place because you were here.
June 13, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
keith & gloria webb
June 13, 2016
A Gentle Giant.
Delore & Colleen Mulvihill
June 13, 2016
Gordie Howe Will Indeed Be Missed By All Who Knew and Loved Him. He was truly One Of A Kind. A Husband, Father, Great Grandfather and Great Hockey Player.
The Family Can Be Very Proud To Have "Mr Hockey" As Their Father and Grandfather.
"Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight...must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know, that like a candle their lovely light will surely shine to brighten up another place more perfect...more divine. And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright our beloved ones live forevermore in God's eternal light."
Rest In Peace Number 9 !!!!!!!
Lori Pulai
June 13, 2016
RIP Mr. Hockey ~ My Saskatchewan hero and Idol. Sincere sympathy to the family. What a life and legend!
James McGunigal
June 13, 2016
I had the pleasure of meeting Gordie as a youngster when his book "Here's Howe" was released. Great memory for myself & my Mom!! Will always remember him. Such a loss for the entire game of hockey around the world!! My sincere sympathies to the entire Howe family. He will be missed. RIP Gordie!!!
Patrick Wallace
June 13, 2016
In this troubled world of today Mr. Howe showed us what we should strive to be in our lives everyday. Always give a 100% in whatever you attempt, give credit to those who deserve it, respect your fellow man and understand and accept their differences and love your family. His greatest legacy will not be what he did on the ice but will be what he did off of it. Heaven is a better place now Colleen and Gordie are together again making everything better by their presence. Rest in peace Mr. Hockey
June 13, 2016
Beloveds, so saddened to hear about Gordie Howe's passing. His fine legacy will surely be remembered. God keeps those who pass on in his memory because they are precious and dear to him . . .
glenn langan
June 13, 2016
I went to his 50th Birthday celebration when he was with the Whalers in 1978. I not only got to shake his hand but that of Jesse Owens too, who was also there to celebrate Gordie. Two great men who couldn't have been more genuine and kind. A day I will never forget.
Laurie Miller
June 13, 2016
Gordie Howe, you will live on forever. You were the greatest of them all.
Rest easy.
Sending my thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Holly Coulter
June 13, 2016
to the howe family,he was a great hockey player.he will be missed
C Carlson
June 13, 2016
No one will forget this legend! What an inspiration.
June 13, 2016
Thank you for the memories Gordie.
Rest in peace my fellow Saskatchewanian.
My deepest sympathies to the family.
God bless you all.
Agnes Erker
Taber, Alberta
Shannon Dick
June 13, 2016
Condolonces to Gord's family on his passing. Thoughts and prayers to you all. He was a true Canadian hockey legend and a good old Saskatchewan boy. RIP Mr.Hockey
Rick / Peggy Bell
June 13, 2016
Will miss Gordie Growing up watching him inspires many fans Our condolences to his family He will always be remembered
June 13, 2016
To the family of Mr. Howe our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. He was a great hockey player. John & Mary Goertzen
Kim Cudmore
June 13, 2016
RIP Mr.Hockey.
Kim Cudmore
June 13, 2016
To the Howe family.My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all.He was a very special hockey player.The greatest of them all.
Adeline Theriault [Marcel]
Saskatoon,Sask.
June 13, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Howe family. I remember as a child back in the 70's who was a Bruins fan, how he was a player to watch out for. He was much revered and respected.
Jagiella 5
June 13, 2016
Our all star 23 appearances still an N H L record . Class GREAT as a kid I saw Gordie play with his boys how swell The Aeros played Cleveland Crusaders I thought wow I get to see a great player Mr. Gordie Howe Excellent player well done sir well done ..Rest in your Heavenly Home God Bless your family .....Gordie Cleveland Monsters won the Calder Cup ,I thought about you Thank You ...
Bill Kearney
June 12, 2016
Howe family I am sorry for you lost
But just knowing he's not in paIn and wife his wife once again is the greatest thing you can ask
I never met the man, but knew Mark from his days in philly
I pray that the family with have peace
Morn today live your lives and you'll see him again
Remember this is not good bye but his graduation
His graduation from this world to the next
jenny golembiewski
June 12, 2016
Jenny Golembiewski, I Love This Man, I watched Him Play For The Wings Since I Was 8 Years Old In Detroit, We Will Miss Him Forever. But #9 Will Always Live On In Our Hearts, Along With Him. Rest In Peace Gordie, We Love You.
Irene Preli
June 12, 2016
We extend our deepest sympathy to all the family.Gordie and family were great additions to Glastonbury,Ct. We miss his playing hockey with his sons,Gordie's Place and most of all his company at various functions.He leaves this life with fame and legacy. Now he is with the love of his life, Colleen. GOD BLESS.
Irene and Lou Preli, Glastonbury,Ct.
Barbara Heidtman
June 12, 2016
Mr.Hocke All your sweat ,paid off. The world wraps their arms around you. You will NEVER be FORGOTTEN. RIP your in God,s hands and our thoughs FOREVER.!
Betty Simpson
June 12, 2016
One of the best players and people ever...
tom cusick
June 12, 2016
I am no longer a youngster but will always remember watching NO 9 and reading the Wings box score. God Bless Mr Howe and his family.
Bob Dafoe
June 12, 2016
You will always be in my thoughts "Mr. Hockey". I watched you play since I was a kid. You are the best. You brought a new look to hockey, so exciting to watch you play. I will sadly miss you, Mr. Howe, may you rest in Paradise. Bob W. Dafoe Alberta Canada.
wally imbronone
June 12, 2016
Mr Hockey Thanks for all you did for hockey and the city of Detroit you will always be in the hearts of fans RIP
Bruce Jackson
June 12, 2016
To the Howe Family,
I will always remember meeting Gordie for the first time when I first learned to play hockey at the old Gordie Howe Hockey Land ice rink in St. Clair Shores. At the end of the camp we were all given a copy of his instructional book, "Hockey... Here's Howe!" with autographs of all of the instructors. I still have my copy of the book. A remarkable man who did so much for hockey, may he rest in peace.
robert john mclucas
June 12, 2016
My self and my mother Mary Lou Derse give our sympathies
steve
June 12, 2016
You will be missed..rest in peace from sam houston colosseum... Go Apollos..
June 12, 2016
To the Howe Family. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. I met this wonderful man when I worked in Peoria in the 90's at the Peoria Civic Center. He signed a hat and a shirt for me. I put it in a locker at work and someone took it. I was devastated. Never forgot about that or him. What a truly remarkable man he was. Gordie you are and will always be loved and missed. Rest in Peace.
Mike Wells
June 12, 2016
I wasn't lucky enough to see him, yet while in D.C. I visited the Smithsonian Castle, and they had a small sports display with various sports artifacts. One of those were a pair of Howe's skates. So, wile I didn't meet him, in a way, he touched my soul. I still have a picture of the skates on my phone. Howe was a hockey hero and the world lost a great figure on Friday. Prayers, RIP Gordie Howe
Donna James
June 12, 2016
Thank you Gordie,for the joy you gave us in the World of Hockey, and the gifts we enjoyed when we watched you on TV. He was an inspiration to all the fans like us,who loved hockey so much.
So you will be born again in Heaven as God's newest angels! Rest in Peace, Mr Howe!
D F
June 12, 2016
Comfort from knowing that God feels for us when we suffer.Zechariah 2:8
Barb
June 12, 2016
I met Mr. Howe outside JLA one night walking out with his son Mark. He was carrying a pizza box. I asked for an autograph, but he declined. I wasn't offended and figured he'd be mobbed, so I asked Mark for his. As he signed for me, Mr. Hockey asked if I'd like a slice of pizza. I declined but said I'd like a picture. He smiled and laughed, put his arm around my shoulder, and a friend took the picture. What a memory I cherish; as I know many fans and family have such wonderful memories of a truly remarkable man, athlete, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. I'm sure there are already wonderful stories from the angels in Heaven about the newest angel wearing his wings (winged wheel wings).
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. May the good Lord shine upon your family and give you peace. Amen.
Lisa Richards
June 12, 2016
Mr. Howe,
Thank you for always being a gentleman. A role model as a man, husband, dad and the Hockey Hero that you will always be.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
June 11, 2016
In God's care, rest in peace.
John R. Sanchez
June 11, 2016
R I P Mr. Gordie Howe You Were An Inspiration
To Many My Deepest Condolences To The
Howe Family
Val and Anna Fonteyne
June 11, 2016
'Our condolences to the Howe family. We have many cherished
memories of this great athlete/man Gordie. Val played 6 years
with "Gordie" on the Red Wings team and many seasons against
him. We always felt blessed to be in his company.
RIP dear friend.
Joseph Krex
June 11, 2016
God Bless you Mr. Howe. You were a huge influence in my hockey career. you are the greatest as both a player and person. My love to the entire Howe family. You are now in Heaven with your wife and all you love.
carla zukowski
June 11, 2016
A fantastic hockey player. He was Hockey. Loved that man. He will be missed. R.I.P Gordie Howe. Sending love hugs and prayers to the Howe family and to the Detroit red wing family's.
Claire Labossiere
June 11, 2016
We keep good memories of our playing days in Houston with Gordie, Mark and Marty. Gordie was an inspiration on and off the ice. It was an honour to share the winning of the Avco World Trophy with the Aeros. Deepest sympathies to all the Howe family.
Gordon and Claire Labossiere
A fantastic hockey player, but a better person. A great representative of Saskatoon and Saskarchewan, and all of Canada
Brendan Garvie
June 11, 2016
A fantastic hockey player, but a better person. A great representative of Saskatoon and Saskarchewan, and all of Canada. Condolences to the family. We are all mourning.
Gary Niemeck
June 11, 2016
The Greatest Hockey Player Ever.
June 11, 2016
Although I was raised on the Bruins, I'll never forget Gordie Howe. RIP
Julie Hamilton
June 11, 2016
Gordie was my inspiration on how to be a GREAT sportsman/sportswoman...I watched all the Detroit games I could since I was a teenager and I shall remember him always...my condolences to the family...not only is this sad, but it must almost be unbelievable...he seemed to be bigger than life itself. His outstanding kockey, humor, and all around good guy attributes are the best example of how to live and love a sport. There was no one else like him. We will miss him. Thanks, Gordie!
J.Hamilton (Colorado)
jim banko
June 11, 2016
i met Gordie in Siesta Key Florida with my son.
he was a consumate gentleman. when is told him i played the game too he asked if i hurt as much as he did.
i will pray for Gordie Howe everyday for the rest of my life. Gordie Howe changed my life for the better in so many ways. God Bless
PETER CRUSE
June 11, 2016
SORRY OF YOUR LOSS GOD BLESS
YOU ALL PETE CRUSE
PETE CRUSE
June 11, 2016
SORRY OF YOUR LOSS WORKED FOR HIS BROTHER IN LAW
LONG TIME AGO GOD BLESS YOU ALL PETE CRUSE
Anne Koscierzynski
June 11, 2016
Dear family of Gordie howe I'm so sorry about the lost of your father I know how you feel I lost my mom in may
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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