Gordon Roy Jackle

Gordon Jackle
1931 - 2024

Gordon Roy Jackle passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 93 years, beloved husband of Anita Jackle of Medicine Hat.   He also leaves to cherish his memory his two children, Robert (Cherryl) Jackle, Rhonda Jackle and stepdaughter Norma (Dale) Burnett; five grandchildren, Landon (Renee) Hillman, Nicole Glasgo, Daniel (Karla) Hillman, Zachary (Trang) Burnett and Samantha Burnett; seven great grandchildren; one brother Harold Jackle and two sisters-in-law Margaret Jackle and Lavern (Lucien) Leroy as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Caroline and Ludwig Jackle; stepmother Edna, brother Edwin, sister Esther and her husband Bruce Martin, and sister-in-law Irene Jackle.  

Gordon was born on October 9, 1931 in a farm house Southeast of Fox Valley, Saskatchewan.  He was raised on the family farm in the same area.   In the mid 1950s, Gordon bought his own place in Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan.  Here along with his wife Anita, they farmed, ranched and raised their family. They were on their farm for almost 50 years.   He retired in 2005, at the age of 74.   Gordon said at the time, that all he wanted was five years of retirement.   He was blessed with 19 years.  Gordon enjoyed going to community dances, playing cards, and socializing with his friends and family. 

Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.   The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating.   

The service will be live streamed.  Those who wish to attend virtually, please follow this link:  https://youtube.com/live/-5d6uXStt8Y?feature=share or click on the "access video" button below.

 Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests if you wish to make a donation, please forward it to either AJ’s Loan Cupboard or the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.