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October 1930 – February 2023
The family of Gordon Fuhr of Sturgeon County is saddened to announce his passing on February 11, 2023 at the age of 92 years at Youville Home in St. Albert.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Grace; children: Robin and Gail (John) Calder; grandson: Dalton Davis, sisters-in-law: Barbara Read, Lorna (Dale) Hesse and brother-in-law Don Read; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Louise and Jack Fuhr; his brother and sister-in-law Ken and Kay Fuhr.
Gordon started out with 4-H as a member of beef and grain clubs at Rae and Riviere Qui Barre in the 1940’s. He returned to Riviere Qui Barre as club leader in 1970 and continued to be involved with the club for many years. Gordon along with Hector Soetaert also started the Riviere Qui Barre Rancheros Horse club. This was the first horse club in the district and gave young people another opportunity to participate in 4-H.
Gordon’s focus has been to encourage members to “Learn to do by doing”, but he was always there to advise them. Public speaking was one of his top priorities, and he stressed to members how important the training would be to them one day. He has judged public speaking competitions for many clubs and served on the Northlands Park Rural Youth Committee which hosted the Provincial 4-H Public Speaking Competition.
For the many years Gordon has judged cattle grooming, showmanship and conformation for different 4-H clubs. For eight years he was the chairman of the beef committee for the Edmonton and District Achievement Day. He started the Northwest 4-H Heifer Show and is also involved with organizing the Northwest Judging Competition. Gordon accompanied the Northwest team that won the 4-H judging competition in Regina in 1981.
Gordon has served 4-H at the district, regional and provincial levels. He was the president of the Sturgeon District 4-H Council, the Northwest Regional 4-H Council and a member of the Alberta 4-H Council.
Like many busy 4-H people, Gordon found time to be involved with other community organizations. His quick wit and sense of humor made the work seem like fun. He has been a member of Northlands Park since 1973 and has served as a director and member on many committees. He was also an active volunteer with the Northlands Park Chuck Wagons, Monday Morning Magic, Canadian Finals Rodeo, Rodeo Magic and Farm Fair. He has spent hundreds of hours working with agricultural and rural youth events. Gordon, together with Allan Shenfield, initiated the Klondike Days Steer-a-Day raffle which raised $150,000 for 4-H over a period of 17 years. A good portion of the money was donated to the 4-H Foundation of Alberta.
Gordon has been involved with other community groups such the Riviere Qui Barre Recreational Society, and the Sturgeon Agriplex Society. Baseball, curling and square-dancing were some of his other interests.
In 1996 Gordon was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame during a dinner and ceremony in Red Deer.
He has also received the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals for his volunteer contributions to the community.
Arrangements entrusted to Connelly-McKinley Funeral St. Albert Funeral Home. A memorial service to be held in the near future. Please check back for date and time.
Memorial Donations may be made in Gordon’s name to:
4-H Alberta Centre, ℅ Development Team, RR 1, Site 7, Box 10, Westerose, AB T0C 2V0 Ph: 780-682-2153 Online: www.4hab.com/4-h-centre/
Or to:
Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2 Ph: 780-432-8500 Online: www.albertacancer.ca
2023
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