Gordon Bloom of Coldstream passed away peacefully on Thursday March 18, 2006 at Hospice House in Vernon. Gordon was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 6, 1927. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WW 11, he emigrated to Canada, and on August 18, 1952 became a Canadian citizen.

Gordon's career in electrical maintenance included positions with Robin Hood Flour Mills in Calgary, Alberta and Montreal, Quebec and with Roger's Foods in Armstrong, B.C. His life flourished after his mill career. Gordon became an avid hiker, an accomplished cross-country skier, spending many winters on the trails at Sovereign Lake on Silver Star Mountain and a genealogist tracing his roots to the days of the United Empire Loyalists. He couldn't sit still. For many years he pursued with a passion, woodworking of fine craftsmanship and generously devoted countless hours as a volunteer with the Vernon Art gallery and the Vernon museum, building what needed to be built and fixing what ever needed to be fixed.

Gordon is survived by Barbara, his wife of 58 years, his son Glenn and his daughter in-law Deborah Duffy who will truly miss him. He was predeceased by his son Randy.

A private service will be held.

A celebration of Gordon's life will be held at Vernon Museum, 3009 32nd Ave, in Vernon, on Saturday March 25, 2006 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Vernon Museum in Gordon's name would be appreciated.