We Remember
DYCK, Gordon Harvey
November 18, 1942 — January 10, 2026
Gordon Harvey Dyck was born and raised in the Matsqui/Abbotsford area, the eldest of four children. He went to be with his Lord on January 10, 2026, while at Kelowna General Hospital.
From a young age, he had a style all of his own—whether it was his leather jacket, cool cars, his carefully groomed duck tailed hair, or the handlebar moustache he worked very hard to maintain.
He met the love of his life, Grace Marie, in Abbotsford in 1961, and they were married in 1963. After a brief move to Fort St. John for work, they settled in Prince George in 1964, where they began building their life and family together.
Gordon worked as a guard at the Prince George Correctional Centre for 12 years. One of his unique roles there was making shoes for the prisoners—a skill and responsibility he took seriously. During this time, he also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer, reflecting his strong sense of duty and commitment to his community.
In 1977, Gordon became a Sheriff, and the family moved to Smithers, BC. It was there that his love of riding Harley-Davidsons began—a passion that stayed with him for many years. When the family moved to Kelowna in 1980, he continued his career as a Sheriff until his retirement in 1999. In total, Gordon devoted 34 years to Government service, a testament to his dedication, strong work ethic, and sense of responsibility.
Gord had many interests and hobbies, and he threw himself wholeheartedly into all of them. While living in Prince George, he raised and raced sled dogs, a passion that reflected his adventurous spirit and love of animals. He built a hobby farm where, along with many dogs, he kept chickens, rabbits, goats, and pheasants.
He was a hunter who kept the family freezer full, and he taught himself how to tan hides and make his own leather. From that leather, he crafted belts and later chaps for his cowboying. Gord was always a cowboy at heart, and his favourite place in the world was helping out at Alvin and Dianne’s ranch in Horsefly, BC—a place where he truly felt at home.
After retiring, Gord’s interests turned to camping, attending Bluegrass Festivals, and Dutch Oven cooking. He made many delicious cowboy meals for friends and family, always happy to share food, stories, and laughter. He taught himself to play the mandolin and stand-up bass, and he and his friends loved playing bluegrass music together.
Gordon also taught himself how to make wooden yo-yos for everyone, and he collected ukuleles, antique oil lamps, Buck knives, and coins—treasures he loved sharing with his children and grandchildren. He was incredibly proud of his grandchildren and cherished every visit with them.
Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Grace Marie Dyck (née Pauls); his children Cindy, Holly (Randy), and Tyler; and his grandchildren Codie (Quinten), Zackary (Hannah), Maddie, Mason, Nate, and Josh. He will also be dearly missed by his sister Elsie Lai. He goes to join those who passed before him: his parents, Edwin and Martha (née Heppner); his sister Karen Muzika; and his brother Leslie Dyck.
Thanks for the life you provided, Dad. I see reflections of you in all of us. We will cherish every memory, and every story.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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That is a wonderful description of a full life. My heart goes out to all of you. Love and hugs. Tracy
My heart goes out to you all. It’s never easy to lose a loved one–especially a parent. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace and there will come a day when you will be reunited. God Bless. Love you. Carol S
Our deep condolences from Ireland from all the Stafford family. What an amazing life Gordon lead. Sorry we never met . Our prayer are with you all .
Awe Grace I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Love to you and your family in this difficult port of life. Thinking of you. ❤️
So sorry to hear. Condolences to you Grace and family.
Gordon’s uniqueness will be sorely missed. While passing through Kelowna years ago with our 5 children we stopped at a department store. Leaning up against a wall a handsome cowboy called to me. At first I didn’t recognize him. Gordon reminded me that he was my cousin and invited our family for dinner where we met his children and visited with Grace. They gave me a photo of Gordon on one of his camping trips sitting next to the campfire. I have treasured it. We have the same birth day, November 18 yet different years. What an amazing legacy Gordon left which confirms how God has made everyone unique with potential talents that can be developed if we choose to and persevere.
Our heartfelt condolences to you, Grace, and Cindy and Randy and the rest
Of your family. Gord had many interesting passions and you will miss him. Ernie and Bea Stinner
Grace and family
Thanks for sharing his story with us. We send our thoughts and prayers your way. We always enjoyed sharing our anniversaries together.
My condolences to the family, especially to Cindy, who was there for me when I lost my Dad. What an interesting life Gord had. Thank you for sharing his story. He is still with you all, just in a different way now.