It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George “Edwin” Jordison on September 20, 2023, at the age of 92 years. He was born on the family farm at Cardross, SK, on September 29, 1930. Ed was the eldest of 10 children born to Fred(d.) and Mildred(d.) Jordison. Ed is survived by his wife of 64 years Jeanette Jordison, son Greg (Joanne) Jordison, grandson Trent and his children Paris and Zasha, granddaughter Laura and her children Julian and Nkenna; daughter Sandra (Steve) Myers, granddaughter Amber (Jeff) and their family Abby, Jayda, Jasmine and Jett, grandson Derrek (Chantal) and their family Brooklynn, Kylee, Tyson and Cooper, grandson Andrew (Lisa) and their son Jasper; as well as siblings Wilfred (Loraine) Jordison, Earl (Terry(d.)) Jordison, Ernie (d.) (Darlene) Jordison, Eileen (Harvey) MacIsaac, Verna (Ron) Stricker, Allan Jordison (d.), Norma (Claude) Prefontaine, Doug (Bonnie) Jordison, Grant (Cheryl) Jordison, brother in law Ross Ramage (Francis) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
At an early age, Ed helped with the family farm and was employed at other farms. He moved to Moose Jaw, SK to continue his education and was hired by Prairie Welding (1954). While in Moose Jaw, he was active at Pyles gym, played broomball as well as baseball. Ed met Jeanette while employed at the Temple Gardens (1957). They married in November 1958. He worked various evening jobs that helped to purchase Prairie Welding in 1976. Ed played on many slo-pitch teams over the years. Ed and Jeanette enjoyed their years with the senior’s slo-pitch league. They also enjoyed vacationing to Hawaii. Ed was very sociable and was always up for happy hour with many friends.
In keeping with Eds wishes, there will be no funeral service. There will be a Celebration Of Life held on October 2, 2023 from 1PM – 5PM at the Eagles Club, 561 Home St W, Moose Jaw.
In living memory of George, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Chrystine Dacey- Funeral Director
