I had the privilege of getting to know Gordon and Marion through my then partner and wife, who Gordon entrusted to run the Calaway Park family entertainment facility. Gordon could recognize talent and he picked winners in Bev and in the now GM, Bob. Once the wheels were in motion, he gave his team room to run, applying strategic direction as needed, but entrusting the day to day operations to his hand picked leadership. I saw evidence of Gordon’s conviviality on many occasions, but it seemed to shine down in Fernie and, at several IAAPA (theme park) conferences. Most memorable was a visit to New Orleans in 1996 where his epicurean knowledge was on full display at such famous venues as Antoine’s and Cafe de Bagnet. He was a bon vivant, an athlete, a business person, a lawyer, a father, a husband, a raconteur and so much more. He battled bravely with cancer for many years, with the support of Marion and the entire family. He will be greatly missed.
