Obituary of Dr. Gordon William Schwann

Gordon William Schwann, BA, B.Ed, DDS January 19, 1926 - August 11, 2013 Dr. Gordon Schwann passed away peacefully, age 87, in the presence of his family on August 11, 2013. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Kathleen “Kay”; his children, Greg (Evelyn), Lian, Joe (Sandy) and Monica; his grandchildren, Marc (Dorian), Adam and Meghan Reeson and Michela, Kiersten, Keeley and Jordon Schwann. He will be reunited in heaven with his daughter Judy and grandson Andrew. Gordon was survived by his sister Vivian and predeceased by his parents, Joe and Peggy; brothers, Joe and Paul; and sister Evelyn. Gordon was born in Regina, SK on January 19, 1926. He attended St. Joseph School and Central Collegiate. His schooling was interrupted by service in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Armed Forces (1944-45) where he served as a pilot in training in England and later served as an officer in the Canadian Forces Reserve. After the war, Gordon completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Saskatchewan. He continued his education at the University of Alberta, earning a Bachelor of Education and a Doctorate in Dental Surgery (Class of 1955). He established his dental practice in Regina and over the next 38 years enjoyed his practice, his patients and colleagues alike. He belonged to many professional associations at both the national and international level. For his commitment to dental excellence, he was made a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry. Retirement brought many years of enjoyment at his beloved Qu’Appelle Valley cottage and with special family times with his children and grandchildren. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Michael Wong and the staff at the Peter Lougheed Hospital who gave compassionate devoted care and especially to those who tended to him over the past year in Unit 38 and Santuari Hospice. Gordon was a kind, knowledgeable and compassionate human being who was loved and will be greatly missed. Prayers will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, 2049 Scarth Street, Regina, SK on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the Oak Room at the Hotel Saskatchewan, 2125 Victoria Avenue, Regina. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Santuari Hospice, (Peter Lougheed Hospital: Unit 42) 3500 - 26 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J4 or to a charity of your choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com