August 5, 1942 - October 19, 2024
In loving memory ~
With great sadness we announce the passing of Gordon "Gord" Hudson, a brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend to so many. Gord passed away peacefully at Brandt's Creek Mews on October 19, 2024.
Gord was born in Vancouver, BC on August 5, 1942, as the firstborn to Frank and Betty Hudson. A few years after, the family grew when his sister Jean and brother David arrived. Gord's parents grew the family again when Linda was adopted. The Hudson's lived in the Marpole area of Vancouver. As a youngster, Gordon spent a lot of time on his grandparent's farm in Mount Lehman. His love for agriculture grew there. After graduating from high school, Gord completed an apprenticeship in horticulture. He worked tending gardens in Vancouver for a brief time but wanted more. Gord decided to attend the University of Victoria to study to be a teacher, and later he completed a Master's Degree in Counselling. Gordon's life was coloured by sports. He started coaching early. While still a teenager, he coached soccer and baseball. Gord added volleyball to his mix. He was known to some as "Mr. Volleyball". Two highlights for Gord in sports were, officiating Volleyball at the 1976 Olympics and playing baseball with his heroes from the Detroit Tigers at a fantasy baseball camp. His skill as a volleyball coach was a reason for him being invited to join the staff at George Elliot Secondary School. He made Winfield, BC his home for five decades. Yes, he loved sports, but Gord's real passion was to help people. He was a help and encouragement to many students on and off the court. Never marrying, some of his students and former students, became like his family. Gordon was good at making friends. He had many adventures, travelling the world with friends and to visit friends. Gord's journeys were many. His faith journey began early with his exposure to a Christian organization called Young Life and friends who were leaders there. His friends connected him to church and organizations like the Salvation Army. In his later years, you could find Gord volunteering in the kitchens of Trinity Church, Willow Park Church, and the Salvation Army in Kelowna, BC. Gordon Hudson was predeceased by his father Frank, mother Betty, sister Linda, and nephew Kevin. He is survived by his bother David (Lynn), sister Jean, nephew Cory, nieces Jackie & Beth, along with grandnieces and grandnephews.
We would like to thank the caregivers who helped Gordon in his later years. A special thanks goes out to the staff at Brandt's Creek Mews, for the love and compassion that you showed to Gord. Gord, we are confident that you are in a better place now.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12 noon, at the Mount Lehman Cemetery, Abbotsford, BC. Condolences, photos, and memories may be sent to the family by visiting his obituary page at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com
Service Details
12:00 PM