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GILLANDERS, Reginald George

January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad, George Gillanders on February 7, 2016 in Kelowna, BC. George was born on May 26, 1924 at Kinistino, Saskatchewan, the third son and fifth child of James and Maria Gillanders.  George graduated from high school in Kinistino and carried on farming the family farm through 1960.  George met the love of his life Hazel at a dance in 1949, and they were married April 14, 1950.  In 1960, Dad began his career in the Co-op organization, starting at the store in Kinistino and moving to Carrot River, Saskatchewan in 1963, Delisle, Saskatchewan in 1965, Luseland, Saskatchewan in 1967 and finally to Bonnyville, Alberta in 1971, where Dad was the General Manager of the Beaver River Co-op for many years.  After leaving the Co-op, Dad served as the Head Accountant for the Municipal District of Bonnyville until his retirement in 1990.  Dad and Mom enjoyed many years of travel, golf, gardening, and visiting with friends and family.  In 1996, they moved to Kelowna, initially residing at Sunrise Village and finally calling the Missionwood Retirement Resort home for the last 5 years.

Dad was blessed with and is survived by 4 children: Don, Beth, Bruce and Joe; 9 grandchildren:  Dione, Devon, Mandy, Mike, Danielle, Rob, Matt, Christina and Jason; 8 great grandchildren; and siblings Belle, Dick and Bill.  George was predeceased by his wife Hazel in 2014, as well as by his siblings Ernie and Eileen.

We love him and will miss him dearly. A Graveside service will be held on June 27, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Bennett Columbarium, Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, BC.  Memorial donations in George’s name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca.  If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

Service
June 27, 2016 at 11:00 am

Location
Bennett Columbarium, Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery

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The service for GILLANDERS, Reginald George is scheduled for June 27, 2016 at 11:00 am . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Bennett Columbarium, Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery

1991 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC

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  • Julia & Doug Johnson and family says:
    February 18, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of your father, grandfather. He was a great person to work with and a great friend. Our heart felt sympathies goes to all of the family.

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  • Brenda $ Gerry Croteau says:
    February 18, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

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  • Cathy Larsen nee Gillanders says:
    February 19, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Saddened to hear of the death of Uncle George. He had a super kind heart. I remember his great laugh and fun time-visiting in Luseland one summer as a teenager. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Cathy and Wayne Larsen

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  • Randy & Louise Bellamy - Bonnyville, AB says:
    February 20, 2016 at 8:09 am

    We were very sadden to hear of the passing of your father, grand father. He was a great friend of our family and we missed them greatly when they moved to B.C. We are thinking of you.

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