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Gordon Mackenzie
October 13, 1939 - April 13, 2018
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On Friday, April 13, 2018, Gordon William Mackenzie of Oliver passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 78 years.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Olive Mackenzie.
Loved and remembered by spouse, Linda Mackenzie; his daughter, Dalerie (Colin) Felstad and children Aaron & Evan: his son, Grant (Maria) Mackenzie and children Katelyn & Kylie; siblings, Myrtle Andersen, Shirley (Mervyn) Furlong, Kenneth (Brenda) Mackenzie & Cathryn (Tom) Hill.
A well-respected Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Gordon graduated in 1969 from the first graduating class of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
He established the Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital where he practiced for a number of years before relocating to the South Okanagan. He established the Oliver Veterinary Hospital, where he practiced until his retirement.
Gordon loved to build things, was an avid horseman and outdoorsman.
He was a member of the B.C. Rodeo Association and studied the Art of Western Dressage under the tutelage of the late Roy Yates.
Donations gratefully accepted for the Canadian Cancer Society
Special mention to: Mark, Melanie and Sadie.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at 4:30 P.M. Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Fairview Mtn Golf Course.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Debbie House
Relation: Friend
We were so sorry to hear the news of Gordies passing. Our thoughts are with you Linda at this tough time. Much love Deb and Brent
From: Dennis & Darlene Borrow
Relation: Worked for him in the 70's in Williams Lake
We are so sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing I worked for Gordon in Williams Lake in the 70’s Not only was he a fantastic veterinarian, but he was also a kind and gentle man to both people and the animals he loved to care for
From: Sandra Smith
Relation: client at the clinic
Condolences to Grant, Maria, Katelyn, Kylie, and all the family.
From: Linda Weingart
Relation: Friend
So sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. He was a well respected veterinarian and I know Gerald and his dad spoke highly of him. May your memories of your time togetherbring you comfort.
From: Kathy Becker
Relation: he was my vet and my friend for many years.
so sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing, he was a wonderful person. and a great vet! he will be missed.
From: David G. Kirby
Relation: Personal Friend and Collegue
Susan and I would like to send our sincere condolences to all of Gordon’s family and friends and especially to his loving wife Linda. Gordon came into our lives when he hired me to work for him at the Williams like veterinary hospital in 1975. Gordon graduated four years ahead of me, from the Western college of veterinary medicine and meeting him was pure accident but one which changed the course of our lives completely. Within hours of our first meeting we both knew that we were going to be friends or life. I worked for Gordon for a couple of years where he was a hugely positive mentor demonstrating firsthand what it meant to be a professional person in both career and life. He was one of the most intelligent, honest and kindest men I have ever met. The quality of veterinary care which he introduced to Williams Lake in those early days, was significantly better than could be found in 90% of the hospitals in the larger centers down south or anywhere else in Western Canada for that matter, and his contribution to bettering the lives of his friends and neighbors in the cattle industry by patiently introducing the modern concepts of herd health medicine can’t be over estimated! Sadly, after he left Williams Lake we never had a chance to work together as professionals or live close to each other again however we visited often, hunted together and shared our lives as much as possible over long-distance. He remained one of my closest friends and stubbornnest allies in the constant effort to encurage and maintain the quality, honesty and commitment to service in the veterinary proffession in BC. You were loved and admired and now missed by us all. Dave and Susan Kirby
From: John and lynn Bremmer
Relation: we wnnt to UBC together and graduated in 1965 with an Aggie degree.
Hi Dalerie, Grant and family
we are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest sympathy. It has been great to have Gordon around as a local Vet and be able to briefly chat about the old days. On one of Gordon’s down days he stated he should have gone into the wine business also. It made me feel better as I had wished many times to have another shot at going into Vet training. He will be missed but now we have Grant to pick on.
Just think of the joy all of you have had by having Gordon in your lives.
warm regards.
Lynn and John Bremmer
From: Denise Boulerice
Thinking of you Dalerie and family as you lay your dad to rest. His obituary was a nice snapshot of the successful, accomplished man he was. Take good care.
From: Debi Mowat (Woods)
Relation: Employee and friend
Just found out about your loss truly a heart break and huge loss, he was a great mentor and one of the best men I have ever known. Will always be rembered fondly with deep belly laughs. My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
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