On April 26th, 2012 Mr. Gordon Monford passed away peacefully at Kamloops at the age of 86 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce, his two daughters Christine (Lorenzo Bouchard) of Victoria and Jan (Jeff) Ross of Kamloops and son Ian Monford of Calgary; six grandchildren Nicky (Mark) Philip, Marcy (Chris Cote), Nathan Monford-Bouchard (Katie), Sarah Ross, Owen (Andrea) Ross and Bryan Ross and four great grandchildren.

Gordon was predeceased by his brother Lorne Monford.

Gordon was born on March 2, 1926 in Kelowna, B.C. to Elisha and Helen Monford. He was raised on a farm, the eldest of four children. He enlisted in the Army in 1944 in the Tank division. He returned to Kelowna where he met and married Joyce in 1951. He began his career with Imperial Oil at age 21 and continued with them as a Bulk Agent moving to Ashcroft in 1954 and finally settled in Kamloops in 1971. He retired from Imperial Oil in 1985 but continued in the heating oil business in Victoria for several years. When not working he was able to fulfill lifelong passions of travel, fishing and hunting. Gordon will be remembered for his great story telling, his many years of contribution to the Lions Club and the love and support he gave to his family.

Special thanks to Doctor Van Heerden and Ardith at Aberdeen Medical Centre. To the staff at Berwick on the Park, what can we say? You are so much more than care-givers, you became part of the family. The respect and love that you showed to Gordon (Dad) will not be forgotten.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with Pastor Don Maione officiating.

Should friends desire, donations to the CNIB, 101-635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2B3 in memory of Gordon would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.