April 26, 1930 - August 15, 2022
In Loving Memory ~
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, William Gordon Potter.
He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie Jane in 1987, as well as his parents Harold and Annie Potter, brother Robert and his wife Joan, brother Ken, brother-in-law Bruce, and two nephews Lee and Brad.
He was also predeceased by Marjorie Janes's parents Henk and Marjorie, brother-in-law Norman and his wife Margo.
Gordon is survived by his five daughters: Jean (Tom), Julie, Leslie (Neil), Roxanne, and Miriam (Norm). He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren to carry on.
Gordon is also survived by his sister Betty Anne Russell, his sister-in-law Elaine Potter, and many nieces and nephews.
Gordon was born in Penticton, BC, and grew up in the orchard in Oliver BC. Upon graduating he went to Forest Ranger School and later found work with the BC Forest Service in Smithers, BC. He was then transferred to Nelson where he worked in silviculture until he retired.
His family lived in the Blewett area for many years while the children were at home. Gordon was instrumental in the operations of the Morning Mountain Ski Area, spending many years on the board, and as president.
He also spent many weekends transporting the Morning Mountain Ski Racers to their races. Weekends and nights were spent at the hill where all his daughters learned to ski.
Later in life after the passing of his loving wife, Gordon moved to the Slocan Valley near Winlaw where he continued his passion for gardening and was active in the golfing and senior's events. In the later years of his life, he moved to Castlegar.
In August of this year, he was admitted to Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson where he passed away at age 92. We would like to thank Dr Milde and the nursing staff on the third floor of Kootenay Lake Hospital for the wonderful care given to Gordon in the last days of his life.
There will be a private interment service in Oliver, BC, at a later date. As per Gordon's wishes, there will be no memorial service. To leave a personal message of condolence please see Thompson Funeral Service website: https://www.thompsonfs.ca
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation.
Thompson Funeral Service