John passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 8, 2016. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda; daughters, Cheryl (Richard) Gunderson-Kishi, Jennifer Gunderson; grandson, Trey Gunderson-Kishi; sisters, Joyce, Jessie, Queenie, and Vera; many nieces, nephews, extended family members and close friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Nils Gunderson.
John spent his career in the logging industry working in the Port Hardy area for over 40 years. He was an avid golfer and could often be found at the Qualicum Memorial Golf Course. John enjoyed his many friends both on and off the course. A loving husband and father, his family always came first. His girls and his grandson were the light of his life. He will be greatly missed.
Those wishing to honour John’s memory may do so by making a donation in his name to Heart & Stroke Foundation Donations Department, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 or the Canadian Cancer Society, Attention: Donor Services, 565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4.
