JAMES GUNDERSON

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather on Monday, June 16, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Dad was born Feb. 3, 1926 in Brightsand, Sask. to Fred and Carrie Gunderson.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Edith, in 1999, his son, Edward Roald, in 1997, and his son, Rodney Steven, in 2011.
James will be lovingly remembered by his four daughters, Janice White of Brampton, Ont., Jo-Anne and husband, Brent Treftlin, of Vancouver, B.C., Debra and husband, Greg Wilson, of Dryden, Ont., and Beth Gunderson of Vancouver, B.C.; 10 grandchildren, Shawn McCaig, Tracy White, Julie Loveday, Chrissy White, Tyler and Sarah Treftlin, and Carrie, Eamon, Reid, and Sheila Wilson; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is one sister, Joyce Perry of Rhode Island, N.Y.; and well as numerous nieces and nephews.
James met the love of his life, Ruth Edith Redford, in Emo, Ontario. They enjoyed many years together and he missed his “Ruthie” very much after her passing.
He enjoyed gardening, travelling to B.C. and Florida, walking, going for drives in the county, and spending time with the family.
The majority of his life was spent in Crozier, Ont.
James enjoyed telling stories about family history. His quick wit and sense of humour was a highlight of every gathering. He was an intelligent man with a broad scope of knowledge and enjoyed reading, taking interest in all genre of books, particularly non-fiction.
James was employed by the Fort Frances paper mill until his retirement 1990.
James was a kind and patient man, meeting life’s challenges with acceptance and determination. In his later years, James accepted aging with dignity and grace.
James was surrounded by his family, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren when he passed.
As a father and grandfather, he was a role model to his children and we all miss him greatly.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances.
His grandson, Eamon Wilson, will officiate, with interment in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances.
The pallbearers with be Greg and Reid Wilson, Al and Noah Loveday, Brent Treftlin, and Doug Wright.
The honourary pallbearers will be the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In memoriam donations may be made to Riverside Foundation for Health Care, 110 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com