GORD TUDOR

1958 - 2009

It is with the deepest sadness that the family of Gordon Keith Tudor share in the heart breaking loss of their dear husband and most wonderful father. On Sunday, October 18, 2009 our dear Gord was unexpectedly taken from us at the young age of 51 years.
To love and forever cherish his memory, remains his loving wife Terry; their two special children Brad and Ryan and our precious little dog Princess all of Coaldale. Gord will be sadly missed and forever cherished by his sisters Kathy (Dale) Setoguchi, Susan Bergen (Rudy Kleiner) and Nancy Tudor and her friend Rob Peterson and their families all of Taber; in-laws Harold and Helen Deal and Bev Wallace and family all of Lethbridge as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, co-workers and dear friends.
He was predeceased by his father Lewis Tudor in 1996 and his mother Shirley Tudor in 2008.
Gord was born in Lethbridge on January 2, 1958 to Lewis and Shirley Tudor of Wrentham. He was the second oldest of their four children. Gord was an active young boy who loved and enjoyed playing the sports of baseball and hockey while growing up in Wrentham and always dreamed of becoming a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He received most of his elementary and high school education in Wrentham and Raymond. In 1976, Gord attended the Lethbridge College, graduating in 1978 from their law enforcement program. It was during this time that Gord and Terry began their special journey together. On April 8, 1980 Gord began to live his childhood dream as he was sworn in as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Lethbridge. His first posting was Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan and in 1981 he was transferred to Ponteix, Saskatchewan. On August 21, 1982, Gord and Terry married and began their life together. They lived in Ponteix, Kindersley and Carlyle all located in Saskatchewan. On January 20, 1989, they were blessed with the safe arrival of their first son, Brad and their second blessing Ryan arrived on September 15, 1992 to complete Gord’s special family. Gord was a dedicated and deeply loving husband and father. He always worked hard to support his family and always thought of us, and put us before himself from the start of our lives until the end of his. In 1993, we were transferred to Bassano where we spent endless days raising our two precious children. Gord coached and supported both of his sons while they played soccer, hockey and various other sports. He was a wonderful parent volunteer during their elementary school years and was known by many of the students and teachers of Bassano School. Gord served on a number of boards and was always there with his tender helping hands. After fourteen amazing years in Bassano, we were transferred to Lethbridge and purchased our dream home on the golf course in Coaldale in July of 2007. Gord was promoted to Corporal in 2001 and in March of 2009, he was promoted to Sergeant during his final post in Lethbridge. Gord loved his job, he gave so much and asked for so little in return. He was so proud and so willing to give his best each and every day of his service. His kindness and compassion for those he served during his twenty nine year career was felt and shared by many. Gord was involved in many different areas of the R.C.M.P. and was humbly honored many times throughout his career with numerous medals and recognitions. Gord was also a long standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Masons.
Gord love sports. He played table tennis, golf, baseball, hockey and curled for many years. He loved the NHL and was so excited once the boys were old enough to share his love and passion for the game. He was a huge Montreal Canadians fan and later a Flames fan up until the time that his nephew, Devin Setoguchi became a member of the San Jose Sharks. The NHL will be one voice quieter without his supportive cheers. Another favorite pastime of his was sitting down and playing crib with his mom or father-in-law, his two favorite players, this is a game that we all grew to love playing with him and watching him play. We spent countless hours playing all sorts of board games together and will continue to include him where we can. He truly loved the times we spent playing these games and the time we were just there for each other. He loved the outdoors and was happiest when he was either involved in some activity with his family or outside “tinkering” in our yard. He enjoyed camping and loved to spend time in his favorite spot of Waterton Lake.
The Funeral Service will be held at the College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Gary Noble officiating. Burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Gord’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7, in honor of a man whose heart was so big and filled with so much love and compassion.