Gordon Edward Levandoski

Gordon Edward Levandoski, May 21 1929- September 19, 2023, passed away encompassed by his family’s love. Gordon embraced life and living. He was a farmer, a carpenter and a family man. The farm at Riding Mountain was his dream fulfilled, slowly building the homestead, often from timber cut on the property, one building at a time. Countless hours were spent picking rocks, enough to bridge a ravine. He appreciated his children’s contributions to the farming operation- with the livestock and the fieldwork. The support of neighbours eased many a task and the stories of him working with Muriel and Leo Watt were often hair raising! His skills at carpentry began early, working with Uncle Adam, and he continued helping with major projects, like shingling a roof until his very late eighties.

 Gordon enjoyed more than simply working. He was able to have family vacations with the children, travelling with a truck camper that he built in his spare time. He and Laura appreciated holidays with friends, time in Hawaii, and supporting the Olympic Games when they were held in Vancouver. The two vacations with Laura to Scotland were certainly highlights. He appreciated Grant spending time with him travelling to the East Coast, and appreciated Sandra and her family including him and Rita for a time in Arizona, a trip that included a day at the Barrett Jackson Auction. For many years Gordon and Laura league bowled and took in as many old time dances as they possibly could. Winter would find him at the local curling rink and he mastered stick curling. Gardening was a passion for Gordon. Two huge plots with enough produce, and gladioli, to share with family, friends and neighbours. No summer yard was complete without red geraniums!

Gordon was an avid reader; newspapers, local history, antique machinery books and a collection of National Geographic. He was a life long learner, observing, calculating and discerning if buildings were standing straight. With retirement Gordon restored several John Deere tractors and delighted in driving them in community parades. His last project was a Case, first owned by his father, and now in a Manitoba Museum.

 Family and friends will deeply mourn the loss of a man of integrity, his word was his bond, a man who loved his family fiercely, often putting their needs and their wants above his own. He was honest, hard working, fun loving, loyal and kind. He set a high standard for us.  He is grievously missed by his partner, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

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