Gordon Gwillim

Gordon Gerald Gwillim

April 1941 – January 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that we have said our final goodbye to Gordon. He was born on the family farm to Ethel and Gerry Gwillim. He grew up there with his siblings – Barrie, Penny and Glenda, developing a love of the land, family, community and amateur radio.

After completing Grade 12 in Strasbourg, he attended Peacock Tech in Moose Jaw and Department of Transport Meteorology training in Ottawa, where he also received his private pilot license. Following his time in Ottawa, he worked in remote sites in the Northwest and Yukon Territories in the early 1960’s. In 1964 he purchased his farm outside Duval. He then completed his Diploma of Agriculture in 1965 and farmed the land for over 60 years.

He was an avid HAM (Amateur Radio Operator), passing his first exam at 16 years old. He was active for the next 70 years communicating with other amateurs all over the world. He loved electronics, and repaired all types of radios, TVs, and machinery over the years.

Gordon married Peggy McGillivray in 1974. They shared their love of farm living for 50+ years on the family farm, where they raised their family and an assortment of animals. Children Karen (Tony), Heather, and Rob (Lana) were a treasured addition to the family. Grandchildren Reese, Isaac, Lukas, Nik, Liam, and Amelia have created the next generation to carry on the many Gwillim family traditions. They too share love of family, creating adventures with the next generation of Gwillims.

Thank you to friends and family who have supported us during our loss. Special thanks to Strasbourg EMS; Dr M Alibahi; Dr Bauman, Dr Moolla, and the kind caring staff in the Pasqua Palliative Care ward for the special care provided to Gordon and family during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family wish donations in Gordon’s memory be made to Pasqua Palliative Care Unit.

A celebration of Gordon’s life will be announced at a later date.

There’s a silence where there was none
Rest easy now your work is done
The ones that will follow, they bring you with them
We can hear your voice if we just listen

When the sun goes down there’s still the light of the moon
We will remember you
If you live a thousand years you’d still be gone too soon
We will remember you

The Light of the Moon

Written by Celeigh Cardinal, Dave Landreth and Joey Landreth