Gordon Barlow Tait

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend in his 78th year. Gordon passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 from 2 - 5PM at The Holiday Inn, 700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC.

Gord is survived by his son Todd Hartman, daughter Sarah Clark (Derek Caldwell), his grandchildren Raury, Rhyan and Bowynn Caldwell, his brothers Tom (Ida) Tait, Fred (Lori) Tait, and sisters Sharon Hammond and Maureen Graham, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The youngest of five children, Gord was born to Barlow and Dorothy Tait on August 13,1945 in Vancouver and was raised in North Vancouver. In the early years Gordie attended school at Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver, and was known to frequent Ambleside Beach, attending concerts and developing lifelong friendships. Gordie had a love of skiing, learning the sport at seven years old, working at Grouse Mountain after high school and later buying a house in Fernie, BC, where he spent many winters skiing every day. This love of the slopes has passed down to his children and grandchildren

The accomplishments Gordie was most proud of were owning and operating his own arborist business, Tait’s Tree Service and working as a Grip in the movie industry for IATSE 891 where he held positions including Key Grip and Best Boy Grip. He loved the comradery with his “brothers and sisters” of IATSE 891.

Gordie had an infectious laugh and could always be counted on for an entertaining story, making him a favorite of his nieces and nephews. He loved the family gatherings at the family cabin in Sechelt. In recent years Gordie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and taking interest in their activities.

At the time of his passing, Gordie was living on Gabriola Island alongside his son Todd.