MERRYFIELD: Gordon Arnold B.Ed., B.A.
July 12, 1928 – December 6, 2015
Gordon passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 6, 2015 at the Watrous District Health Complex. Left to mourn but celebrate his life are his wife of 64 years, Victoria (nee: McNeil ), daughter Meridyth (Paul Schweitzer), son Mark (Ross McKean) and son Michael. Gordon is also survived by his sister Arla and brother Earl.
Gordon was born to parents George and Nelly Merryfield at Biggar, SK, where he received his elementary and high school education. He continued his studies at the University of Saskatchewan at Saskatoon where he obtained his Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees. Gordon spent his entire career involved with education in Saskatchewan, including 27 years in administration. He began teaching in a one-room school near Biggar and finished his career as high school principal at Watrous.
Gordon was President of the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (1968/69), representative on the Canadian Teacher’s Federation Board of Directors, Canadian delegate to two World Teacher’s Federation meetings (Vancouver, Canada and Abidjan, Ivory Coast). In 1993, Gordon was guest lecturer at the University of Zaria, Nigeria.
Throughout his life, Gordon was actively involved in his community. He was a life long member of the United Church of Canada, member of the Watrous Rotary Club and member of both provincial and federal Liberal parties. As a young man he was involved in coaching minor hockey and ball. Gordon, Vicky and family spent 50 very happy summers at their cottage at White Bear Lake near Carlyle, SK.
A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held on Friday, December 11,2015 at 3:00 PM at the Watrous Curling Club. A Private religious interment will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gordon’s memory can be made to Watrous Rotary Club - Walking Trail c/o Box 764, Watrous, SK S0K4T0 or Watrous United Church - Elevator Fund, c/o Watrous United Church, 502 Main St., Box 626, Watrous, SK S0K4T0. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit fotheringham-mcdougall.com
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