Gordon Benjamin Nelson was born on Feb 11, 1948 in Melfort, Sask. to Clarence and Jenny (Solberg) Nelson. Gordon passed away peacefully on March 10, 2015 with his beloved family by his side. On Aug 29, 1975 Gordon married Colleen Crawford, the love of his life. They were blessed with two children, Shaun and Janel. Gordon started working at Saskatchewan Department of Highways in 1972 in Saskatoon where he worked at the asphalt plant until he was transferred to Radisson in 1981 where he was supervisor until his retirement, October 2007. To Gordon his family always came first. His wife, children and grandchildren were the core of his life. He so enjoyed listening to his grandchildren talk about all their activities and would travel to these activities when he was able. Gordon's hobbies included camping, fishing, sports (Toronto Blue Jays, Maple Leafs and the Riders) and playing cards. Gordon was very involved with the community managing hockey, overseeing figure skating and also volunteered his help in all aspects of the Communiplex. Always being the handyman, Gordon got the nickname "MacGyver" for his endless imagination of ideas. Gordon coached ball, belonged to the volunteer fire department and was previously on town council. Gordon will always be remembered as a person who dedicated his life to his family, friends and community. We love you Gordon. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Colleen (Crawford), his children Shaun of Radisson, Janel (Ron) of Macklin, three grandchildren Austin, Hayden and Dallas, one brother Cecil (Marilyn) Nelson of Melfort, three sisters Linda (Gordon) Abbott of Melfort; Shirley of Nipawin, Barb (Glenn) Nelson of Radisson, two brothers-in-law Harold Funk of Nipawin, Garry (Donna) Crawford of High River, Alta, 2 sisters-in-law Mavis (Bill) Wood of Ottawa, ON, Candace (Dale) Hanas of Leduc, Alta, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Jenny, sister Donna and niece Lori, mother-in-law Merle, father-in-law Clayton, sister-in-law Sheila and brother-in-law Allen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Radisson Communiplex (Box 136, Radisson, Sask, S0K 3L0). Celebration of life in memory of this wonderful man was held at the Radisson Town Hall on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2pm. Arrangements in care of MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca
