(Jack) Gordon Glover on September 18th, 2020 at the age of 89. Loving
husband, best father ever, grand-father, uncle, and friend to many. Dad passed
away peacefully due to complications from a fall, with his family by his side and
his two daughters holding him closely.
Lovingly remembered by his beloved wife and sweetheart of 70 years (married
for 66) Alice, daughters Kimberly (Kevin) Arklie, Trisha (Bret) Gagnon.
Grandchildren, Evan, Lucas, Serena, Stephanie (Tyler) and Matthew (Holly).
Four great-grandchildren (Logan, Amelia, Lincoln and Farrah), his sister Dorothy
Lloyd of Patterson BC, sister-in-law Georgina Glover of Vernon BC, nieces,
nephews and many friends.
Dad was born and raised in the Rossland area where he met Alice. They wed on
June 12, 1954 in the Rossland United Church where they also renewed their
vows on their 50th wedding anniversary. In 1956 Dad and Mom moved to
Cloverdale where they built their home on 60th Avenue, resided for 46 years,
raised their two daughters and then moved to Turnberry in 2003. Dad loved
hockey and with his friend Bill Demish, started the original Surrey Eagles hockey
team. Dad was so proud of his team winning the cup in 1964. He also coached
hockey in Cloverdale for a short period of time. Dad worked for the Department
of Highways for 25+ years and made many friends along the way. He was hard
working and could operate just about any type of machinery. Dad retired when
the Department of Highways was privatized. Dad was a friendly, social man. He
would strike up a conversation with just about anyone he met and loved to share
his many stories of growing up in Rossland with his 6 brothers and 2 sisters, his
time with the Triple C Radio Club and of course playing hockey. Dad would do
anything for a friend and was the go-to-guy to borrow tools, lend a hand or find
that needed part in his garage. He hugged like no other and his hands were
larger than life.
Family was everything to dad. Nothing made him happier than having us all
together for dinner or to celebrate a special occasion. He was so immensely
proud of the family he built with mom and will leave a legacy of love and family
values. Rest easy dad, we love you, miss you and will take care of mom.
There will be no service at dad's request. A family celebration of his life will be
held at a later date. Our sincere thanks to our extended family, Sharon, Caitlyn,
Cassidy, Marj, George, Roger, Heather and David for all their help and support.
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