**Service Details Updated Below**

It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Mr. Gordon Pernala at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 66 years.

Born March 13, 1957 North Battleford, SK. Gordon loved all animals right from the start.  Being particularly connected to horses and dogs.  He enjoyed exploring the mysteries of the dugout or the big slough where frogs croaked and ducks and geese flew.  His sisters accompanied him on these ventures when not in school.  He entertained himself with every kind of toy and played in the garden with little tractors and trucks while his mom was gardening.

Gordon started school at Willow Heights for Grade 1, then the family moved to North Battleford and he went to King Street School for Grade 2, then moved onto Connaught School, moving on to N.B.C.H.S, graduating in 1975.  After graduation Gordon worked for Pepsi Cola driving truck and making deliveries, then Liebaert Tire Co. for a couple of years, moved on to Northern Auto Parts as a machinist/mechanic.  In 1977, he moved to Saskatoon to work with Turnbull and Dover installing elevators – luckily, he had no fear of heights!

In 1983 Gordon was accepted as a community pasture rider with PFRA provincial pasture at Fairholme.  Then in 1986, he transferred to the Federal Branch at PFRA, moving to the community pasture near Cut Knife.  During this time Gordon took up roping and joined the local Rodeo Club.  He was a skilled horseman and won several trophies, plaques and silver belt buckles.  Other pastures Gordon worked at: Kindersley, Hatherleigh, Smiley, Foam Lake and Hafford – until the community pastures were de-commissioned.  From there Gordon moved to the RM at North Battleford.

Left to cherish Gordon’s memory are his sisters: Theresa Duhan (Freddy) and Christine Anderson; nieces and nephews: Trista, Michael (Vonny), Jessica (Anthony), Samantha (Brian), Katrina (Jeań), Ian (Samantha), and great nephews, Logan and Harvey, plus the Pernala, Heidel and Wakelin families, cousins, friends and neighbors.

Predeceased by infant sister, Janet; parents: Elsie June 2020, and Leonard, August 2020.

A special Thank You to the BUH 3rd Floor hospital Staff and nurses during Gordon’s stay, the BUH ER Doctors and Staff, the wonderful Home Care nurses who travelled out to help him, and a very special thank you to Rosemarie at Shoppers Drug Mart for her advice, kindness, friendship and comfort on his journey through all this; to Grant, Judy and Jim for all the treks to Saskatoon and all the help in general from them at the “drop of a hat”! Plus, to all the many good and kind family and friends who were there for Gordon when he needed you most.

As I reflect on the countless names who visited, had coffee with him, the garden “brigade” who helped plant, those who mowed grass and numerous phone calls, I realize Gordon’s wealth was in the close ties he had with each and everyone who were true to their character!  You were near and dear to his heart.  You know who you are! And we thank you all!

One last point: Boy could Gordon cook! Which was a passion, as was gardening and other likes – he gave his all plus!

Those who wish to make a donation in Gordon’s name, please do so to the Wildlife Federation or 4-H Club in your local community.

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 2-4 pm held at the Western Development Museum.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

• Date : 2023-08-28
• Location : North Battleford, SK