MR. JOHN GORDON WICKEND, beloved husband of Mrs. Alice Wickend, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the age of 92 years. Gordon was born on May 17, 1915 in Sheho, Saskatchewan. He was the second oldest of seven children. As his father was section foreman for the CPR, the family resided in many small communities along the railway lines from Sheho to Saltcoats, Saskatchewan. He served overseas during World War II with the #1 Ordnance Field Park from 1940 to 1945. Upon his return, he moved to Alberta where he met and married Alice Haney on October 4, 1947. On October 4, 2007 they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Gordon was employed for 37 years as a heavy duty mechanic with Caterpillar. In his retirement, Gordon enjoyed gardening, camping, walks with the dog and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife Alice, two sons, John (Sandra) and Ken, daughter Cheryl (Peter) Kerber, five grandchildren; Stuart (Rynel), Douglas, Heather (Shaun), Kimberly and Adam (Raiven), four great grandchildren; Jaston, Kealani, Gradyn and Destiny, sister Vida Simons of Saint John, New Brunswick and brothers and sisters-in-law Leonard Haney, Steve & Kathleen Peta and Howard & Georgina Haney. A special thanks to the City of Lethbridge Paramedics for their kind assistance. A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Terry Shillington officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.