Gordon Abrahamson of Tisdale, Saskatchewan passed away March 10, 2018 at the age of 91.
Gordon was born March 7, 1927 on the family farm in the Napoleon District to Andrew and Helga Abrahamson. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, his brother Alfred, daughter-in-law Cathy Abrahamson, in-laws Anatole and Rose Major, brother-in-law Laurier Major and sister-in-law Loretta Nordli.
Gordon is survived by his wife Lillian, daughters Linda (Brian) Noe, Laurelle (Ken) Rodych and Judy (Murray) Savage and his son Bartley Abrahamson. Also left to mourn are his treasured grandchildren and great grand children Sean (Heather) Noe, Emily, Amber and Jared; Sheldon (Karol) Noe, Lane and Morgan; Derek (Kim) Savage; Daryl (Vanessa) Savage, Ava, Rosalie and Weston; Jacqueline Abrahamson (Jeremy Gabel), Declan and Quinn; Nicole Rodych (Cam) and Caitlin Rodych (Brandon), Clive and Eric.
Gordon farmed in the Napoleon District for seven decades until his final harvest in 2003. He married Lillian Major on Christmas Day 1948 in McKague. Lillian was the new teacher that Gordon met at a Napoleon social, only to be told by Johnny Broeckel, a school trustee, to leave this young teacher alone. The rest is history! His early years consisted of farming, country dances, playing hockey and hunting.
Gordon loved people and animals and always had a smile and hello for anyone he met no matter where in the world he travelled. He especially loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Children were naturally drawn to Gordon because of his playful nature. On one memorable shopping trip his grandson Sheldon asked his grandpa “Grandpa, carry me. I’m tired. I’ll carry you when I get big.” He held all his grandchildren to that promise to this day!
Gordon and Lillian did everything together. Wintering in Texas and later Arizona allowed them to reconnect with past friends and meet new friends. Hunting and fishing trips were a regular occurrence especially with his brother-in-law Laurier and nephews.
The last year of Gordon’s life was not an easy one. His final year at Newmarket Manor was hard. His life revolved around time with Lillian. He spent hours walking or wheeling himself around the hallways, as in his mind he was cultivating.
Gordon would want us to remember the good times and look after his Lillian and all of his grandchildren. He would want us all to remember to smile and have a hello for everyone.