Gordon Ralph Hobbs
Born November 12, 1940, in Carman MB. Passed away peacefully on February 27th in Moose Jaw at Pioneer Village after a long battle with Parkinsons and Dementia. He leaves behind his adoring and devoted wife of 52 years Vivian Hobbs. His two daughters Nicole Hobbs and Jacqueline (Devan) Hobbs; three grandchildren Bridgette, Bailey (Julie), and Rebecca; his sister Mildred (Marvin) Johnson; sister-in-law Wanda (Jim) Hobbs and their families. He was predeceased by his father and mother Harold and Jenny Hobbs and his brothers Jim and Bruce.
Gordon was a devoted Christian who was often found serving his church behind the scenes or leading singing. He was always willing to step up and help someone in need, whether to help them move, give them a ride, or help build or repair something before Parkinsons took away his body's ability to all the things he loved to do.
In 1962, Gordon moved to Regina where he worked as a taxi driver, Simpson's TV repairman and Parts delivery driver. He attended Regina Church of Christ which is where he first met his wife. When Vivian spotted him for the first, she said to herself 'that's my man!' It took 10 years of building their friendship and love before she finally married her man March 25, 1972. Gordon loved his wife unconditionally and that devotion could be seen in his eyes right up till the last days as he gazed at the woman he has loved for 60 years with pure adoration as though no one else was in the room.
In 1974, Gordon and Vivian moved to Boston Bar, BC with their first born and he worked at the Sawmill there. While there they welcomed their second daughter. Not long after becoming a family of four, Gordon moved his family to Winfield, BC where he started working at Sun-Rype as a forklift driver and remained there until he retired. In 2011, Gordon and Vivian returned to Saskatchewan to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
He was known for his love of jigsaw puzzles, crosswords and logic puzzles, woodworking, playing the piano, and incredible sewing and crocheting skills. But more than anything, his love for his wife.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday March 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM at W.J. Jones & Son funeral Home, 474 Hochelaga St W, Moose Jaw, SK.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson Canada at www.parkinson.ca or they can be mailed to Parkinson Canada, 316-4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2P 2A9 in Gordon's memory.
In living memory of Gordon, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Chrystine Dacey- Funeral Director