Gordon Hugh Blundell

On November 15 Gordon Hugh Blundell passed away peacefully at home in his sleep. Plagued by breathing issues and the continuous surgeries and ongoing hospital stays, his body had finally caught up to his broken heart that he suffered 4 years prior with the passing of his wife and true love, Brenda Blundell. He was predeceased by his Birth parents , Elma Weston and Hugh Blundell, his step parents George and Murial Kinvig. Was also predeceased by his Father in law Don Mackenzie, mother in law Mabel Mackenzie, and recently by his brother in law Garry Mackenzie. Left to cherish his fond memories as Dad are daughter Michelle Blundell and son Steve (Tammy) Blundell. Papa as he was lovingly known to his grandchildren Theron and Kylie Murphy, and Rhys and Haley Blundell. Affectionately known as Uncle Gordie to Erin, Jason, Ryan and Madison Mackenzie as well as Ian and Lesley Otterman. Other family members such as Bernie Mackenzie, Randy Mackenzie, Al and Linda Otterman and Gerald Otterman were all big parts in Gordies life. Gordie was born in Belleville Ontario, but his family made the move out west to Vancouver during his infancy. He grew up in Vancouver being raised by his mother Elma, his aunt Lenore, and his Grandma Weston. It was not a conventional upbringing but offered more than enough love and direction. At 17 Gord joined the Navy. He was a proud crew member of the SS MicMac. In his early 20's Gordie left the Navy and followed his mother to Merritt BC, where he met Brenda and they started their family. By the early 70s the Blundells had moved to Kamloops and started their life with 2 kids and Gordies forever job at Lafarge Canada. He started as a labourer, and through hard work and persistence ended up as their local Purchasing Agent. He was a proud member of the local Lafarge family, he spearheaded many of their work and social affairs, and truly loved the company and his fellow workmates. He also loved his community and was involved in the inception of the Booster Club for the Junior Oilers/Blazers. He will fondly be remembered as Mr Shootout during intermissions at the Blazer games, complete with Stripper music and the patented leg kick He was also proud to coach many kids in softball and hockey as his kids grew up playing those sports that he loved. Please join the family and freinds in a Celebration of Life to say farewell, goodbye or good riddens to Gordie. December 6 2018, 2pm at Kamloops Alliance Church in their ministry center. In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations can be made to JDRF, a cause close to Gordies heart.