TIMMERMAN: Gordon Edward
May 26, 1943 - July 15, 2014
Gordon passed away peacefully on July 15, 2014 at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt. He was 71 years of age. Gordon was born on May 26, 1943 to Victor and Ida (nee Moorman) Timmerman in the St. Gregor District and was raised on the family farm. He was the fourth of ten children. Gordon attended Sjolie School and after his schooling, he continued to work on the family farm and for nine years he worked at Good Earth Stock Farms in Annaheim and in 1967, he bought the family homestead. He began farming on his own with grain farming as well as raising pigs. He also worked at Doepker Industries as a welder. In 1976, Gordon married Patricia Wagner and they lived on the family farm until 2007 when they moved to Humboldt. Gordon was very involved in the community and would always volunteer his time to help where it was needed. Spending time with his family was his top priority. He loved the bonfires at the farm and going on camping trips with his family. He had a passion for playing golf and enjoyed his winter home in Texas. Gordon was a very gentle, compassionate man, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Left to cherish Gordon's memory is his wife Patricia (nee Wagner) Timmerman of Humboldt; his two sons: Curtis (Trina) Timmerman of Saskatoon and family Mackenzie, Anika and Jacob; Shaun Timmerman of Saskatoon; siblings: Victor (Keryn) Timmerman of Oliver, BC; Raymond Timmerman of St. Gregor; Robert (Shirley) Timmerman of North Battleford; Lorne (Laverna) Timmerman of Saskatoon; Myra Nienaber of Saskatoon; Joyce (Hank) Obrigewitsch of Saskatoon; Wayne (Linda) Timmerman of Saskatoon; Kelly (Susan) of Prince Albert; sister-in-law, Lynn Timmerman of Saskatoon; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Ida (nee Moorman) Timmerman; brother, Brian Timmerman; brother-in-law, Gerald Nienaber; sister-in-law, Leona Timmerman; and nephew, Reginald Timmerman. A Funeral Mass for Gordon was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah. Others taking part were: Leah Hergott, crossbearer; George Theisen, intentions; Mackenzie, Anika and Jacob Timmerman, giftbearers; Sherry Timmerman and Lisa Obrigewitsch, scripture readers; St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir, music ministry; and Christine Frank, Carol Theisen and Evelyn Sarauer, memorial table attendants. Honorary pallbearers were "all those who shared in Gordon's life". The urnbearer was Todd Timmerman. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery, Humboldt. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Canadian Cancer Society or Saskatoon Health Region - Palliative Care Program. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
