Gordon Alfred Rye was born to Harry and Alice Rye on October 6, 1921 in Chilliwack, B.C.

He is survived by his brother Les, sons Rick, Bob (Leila), daughter Janet (Keith) Connors and grandchildren Patrick and Crystal and numerous family friends.

Gordon was predeceased by his wife Joyce in 2002. Gordon (Pops) was raised in Blue River and moved to Kamloops at the young age of fourteen. At age fifteen he commenced working for the radio station JC55 (CFJC) changing fuses and subsequently after taking more courses he worked his way up the ladder as a reporter where he remained employed until his retirement at age 68. Gordon devoted 40 years to the Provincial Winter Fair, 38 years to the Kamloops Fish & Game Club and 25 years to the Provincial Emergency Program. In recognition of the thousands of hours of volunteer work Gordon received the Canada 125 metal and the Kamloops Centennial medal. Gordon served two terms as a City of Kamloops alderman. Gordon was also known as Gordon Rye the fishing guy for his many fishing reports from a number of lakes around our city.

Due to failing health Gordon first resided at Thrupp Manor and subsequently moved to Ridgeview Lodge where he resided until his passing on March 24, 2012. Bob and Leila Rye extend their sincere thanks to all the staff at Ridgeview Lodge for their exceptional care of Gordon.

No service by request.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or a charitable organization of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to
Personal Alternative Funeral Services
250-554-2324