This is my Fathers Obituary, it will be in the Bellingham Herald this weekend. Many friends don't live in the area so I thought I would put it out this way.
Gordon A Laird was born April fools day 1928. He passed away August 18, 2013 with his children, good friend Elaine Wolf and other friends and relatives at his side. He lived a full life by his own rules. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and always told them to "Save your money", advice he never took. "Gordy" never met a stranger. He would always offer his opinion, whether it was wanted or useful. He was never shy or embarrassed, some thought him a little abrasive, but most loved him. If you were in need he would give you the shirt off his back. He will leave a big hole in many peoples lives. We would like to thank Whatcom Hospice, the staff on the 4th floor at Saint Joseph's and Dr Sharf and staff for the wonderful compassionate care they gave dad. He did not want a funeral or memorial service, but he never followed the "rules" so we won't either. We will have a time of remembering Gordy Laird on Monday the 26th at 3:00 at Lairmont Manor, 405 Fieldstone Rd. Please carpool if possible as parking is limited. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham 98225.
Gordon is survived by his children; Jack (D'Linda) Laird, James (Jeanette) Laird and Nancy Braam
Grandchildren; Ric (Mary) Wilson, Scott (Cynthia) Laird, Rusty (Jamie) Laird, Andrea (Arthur) Pannell, Jeff (Laura) Laird, Jennifer (Grant) Bell, Asa (Tressa) Braam and Lauren Braam 21 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
I always enjoyed being around Gordon and always appreciated the soft heart that he hid very well in the John Wayne type of exterior. It makes me sad to hear he's gone. I'll always remember him and appreciate his generous nature and sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteThis was one of the funniest things I remember about Gordon:
While he had his used car business there in Bellingham, I went in to see Kim, who also had an office there one day. Earlier I had gone to the beauty shop to get my hair cut and the lady that cut my hair talked me into letting her pile it up on my head into a bun on top. I had never had my hair done like that before so I felt a little uncomfortable going in to Gordon's office KNOWING he would make some wise crack about it. I was wrong.....instead he said with a big smile on his face, "You look just beautiful.....just like Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke." That was Gordon. I'll always, always remember him, especially when I wear my hair like Miss Kitty.
Deb Self