Dear Celia and family

It is with a very heavy heart we extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Dr G was an amazing Dr with a huge heart, a great sense of humor and compassion For his patients. We can only imagine what he was like with his family!It is beyond sadness to hear of his passing. We are all so sorry for your great loss and very sorry we were not aware sooner. there will NEVER be another Dr like you! Our prayersand thoughts are with you in this very difficult time.

Celia and family – I only heard about Walter’s passing while reminiscing about good times in McMurray. He was both my doctor and friend, and I’m truly sorry to hear about his passing away. My sincere condolences. – Skip.

Our heartfelt sympathies we send to you & your family. We are sorry to hear of your loss & will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.

Sincerely,

Albert & Annette Toyne

Roy and I are shocked to learn of “Dr Gjosund’s passing just today. He was our doctor in every sense of the word. Listening, helping, even laughing when the situation warranted.

To say we will miss him is a gross understatement – his passing has left a hold in our hearts that will never been filled.

Thank you Dr G – for everything – we love you pal –

Dear Celia: I do apologize for the delay in sending you a message of condolence as I have not been monitoring the yahoo email as diligently as I should.

I have many wonderful memories of you two at Charlie and Joyce’s and of Walter as a physician and friend while I was working in Fort Mc Murray. Although many years ago, I smile on recalling his sense of humour that smoothed many exchanges and built camaraderie.

With love, affection, and condolences. LOL Sharon

Dear Celia,

I’ve just read about the loss of your husband Walter, and want to let you know that I will have you in my prayers in the days to come. I pray that God will hold you close and bring the special moments of your lives together to your heart when the days are hard.

Cathy Haynes

I have very fond memories of Dr. Gjosund. He was my Dr. in Fort McMurray. We missed him so much when he left. He was a good Dr. and a good man. Our prayers and Sympathy to all the family.

Dear Celia & Family:

Sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of Dr. Gjosund. I was a patient of his for many years in Fort McMurray and he was a very wonderful doctor. May all the very wonderful memories that you all have,help you all in the difficult days ahead. Please know that you and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Valerie Ann

To the Family,

My sincere condolences. Walter and I had some magical moments in Fort McMurray.

From your old buddy Fletch

I may have only met him twice as a patient at the Cochrane clinic. He was a very sweet gentleman. I send my condolences to the family. May you cherish the memories.

To all of Dr Gjosunds’ family,

My heartfelt condolences to you at the loss of your beloved family member. I knew and liked the concerned and caring healer as my doctor but also got to spend a little time talking of other things. On my last visit we talked of his time in the military and how it affected his career choice and how much he loved living and working in Cochrane. I commented on his new moustache and a quiet smile was my goodbye.

He will be missed.

I got to know Walter when I was a Paramedic/FireFighter in Fort McMurray in the 80’s. He was such a nice man that really cared about his community. Walter was funny and was always smiling.

Walter was a great doctor to me and I will miss him…

Celia, Sarah, Ruth & David,

My sincere condolences are extended to your family. I am go happy that I had the pleasure of sharing some special times with Walter and your special family. My thoughts and prayers are with your Family during this difficult time. Walter has touched many lives with his amazing character. Lots of love.

To Celia, Sarah, Ruth and family. I was so saddened to hear about Walter. We had many enjoyable parties in Fort McMurray where he often entertained us with his incredible intellect and quick wit- not to mention his wonderful singing voice. My thoughts are with you all. Love Lynda

Dear Celia, I only heard just today of Walter’s passing. I am shocked and sad to hear the news. Please accept my sincere condolences and I hope that your memories of him will bring you strength for the future.

Sincerely,

Lies Parkes

Walter looked after me when I was pregnant with David. I heard my baby’s heartbeat for the first time in his office, that is a special memory that I will always be grateful for.

Walter was always very kind and had a beautiful smile. It was a treat to have known him.

Dear Celia, My condolences on the death of Walter. I know you will miss him terribly. May your many happy memories support you and your family in your time of grief.

We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Walter Gjosund. He was our family Doctor since the early 80’s in Fort Mac. and at his many Medical Clinics in Calgary and finally in Cochrane. Walter was more than a Family Doctor. He was the best Doctor as well as the greatest and most gentle person we have ever had the privilege to be associated with. We always shared a lot of laughs and many fond memories on our visits. Like the time a few years ago when he called me at to confirm I had Mono. I commented at 64, I was too old to have Mono. After a short pause and a little chuckle he replied Brian, you may want to stay off the internet for awhile. These memories will be cherished in our hearts forever.

Celia and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of great loss.

We will see you on Sunday.

Brian and Carol Weller

Celia,

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.

Although I haven’t seen you for awile as you can guess I’ve been healthy.

I still often think of the fun we had golfing together at Water Valley. If you ever want a golf game, please call or e-mail me.

Maureen

Dear Celia,

Our thoughts are with you with this terrible loss – we will be with you in Cochrane to celebrate his life on Sunday. Walter was our family Doctor in Fort McMurray, Calgary & more recently Cochrane. We followed him from clinic to clinic as he provided genuine care & attention we’ve found in no other Doctor, anywhere in the world. He’d always make time to listen & advise and was never reluctant to recommend specialist advice as needed.

I showed the guys at “Wings Night” this last Wednesday a prescription that Walter gave me in 2007. After routine annual tests he asked me whether I managed to control my blood INR to the recommended limits? I told him I did, but had to be careful if I’d had a lot of drinks the night before my INR tests. Without saying a word, Walter scribbled out a prescription which I’ve kept to this day – it simply said -“Drink Consistently”. This is a testament to Walter’s great sense of humour.

We’ll miss him.

TONY & SANDRA

To Mrs. Gjosund and family;

Our deepest and sincere condolences on Dr. Gjosund’s passing.

I have been a patient of Dr. Gjosund for the last few years, I am fortunate and grateful to have known him for this short time, he was a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person.

Goodbye Dr. Gjosund you will never be forgotten.

Celia and family.

We are truly saddened by your loss. It is a sad moment for all of us. We will miss Walter’s witt and his clever thoughts and comments. Our thoughts and love are with all of you.

Love, Anna and Bob

The world has lost a very wonderful man. My sincere condolences to Celia, and the rest of the family as well as the staff at Alpine Medical Clinic. I have been a patient of Dr. Gjosund since I was 15, in Fort. McMurray and I followed him to all his clinics in Calgary and Cochrane. I am shocked at this news, as I saw him less than 2 weeks ago and he was in very good spirits. I have never had a doctor as wonderful as him, and I don’t think I ever will. The man had a heart of gold and infinite wisdom. He truly cared for his patients, and spoke of his lovely family often. I feel blessed that my baby girl Zoe, had a chance to meet him for the first 18 months of her life and have been cared for by him. I wish I could say thank you to him one last time, for all he has done for me and my family. Rest in Peace Dr. Gjosund. You will never be forgotten. You have touched so very many lives.

Dear Celia and family and friends:

Our sincerest condolances on Walter’s passing. He spent his life helping other people professionally as a Doctor and as a citizen …and he was Shirley’s Doctor for many years in FtMcM and Calgary. He will be sadly missed. We had the opportunity to enjoy his and your warm hospitality on several occasions. You knew with even a brief conversation with Walter that he had led a full and interesting life and had a wry perspective on it all. We are sorry we can’t attend his service on Sunday but our thoughts are with you and your family as you celebrate his life.

All the very best in these difficult times.

Greg & Shirley

Dear Celia & family:

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Gjosund’s passing. I was a patient of his in Fort McMurray for many years and he was a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person. I used to tease him that he reminded me of “Mr. Belvedere” and he always smiled at that. May God bless you all during this difficult time.

We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Walter’s passing.

He touched numerous lives, including ours.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We will always be here for you.

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Gjosund’s passing, he was a wonderful man and so giving to his community. I remembered when he served as United Way Campaign Chair and how dedicated he was to the position even though he had a full time medical practice. He was my first Campaign Chair when I joined United Way and I will always be so thankful for his caring and guidance.He was just too young to leave already….

Celia and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathy and condolences. I have very fond memories of Walter from his years of service in Fort McMurray.

Gail MacDonald

Celia & family

We were shocked and so sorry to hear of Walters passing. We only knew him for short time but what a wonderful man he was. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

May He Rest in Peace

Joan & Nick

Celia

We fondly remember your first years in Canada,with Nick & Jane, Peter & Rose,

Many good friends, the Dinner parties,the hard work, the new clinic, Walters Flying lessons and much more. youth was on our side.the world will miss a true humanitarian with a real love for life.

Bill & Ann

Beautifully written.

He had such a wonderful smile.

So sorry for you loss.

The Deschamps

Celia and family,,

I am so very sorry for your loss…You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracy

Dear Celia. Our sincere condolences on Walter’s sudden passing and the loss that you and your family are feeling. You will see him again. The grief will subside and your journey will go on.

Only twice did I meet Dr. Gjosund, and that was as a drop-in patient at the Cochrane clinic. I learned of his passing when I tried to book an appointment, today, specifically to see him.

You see, the first time we met, as doctor/patient, I admired his watch. He told me that he had won it on a bet, many years ago, and had worn it since. It was obvious that my comment triggered some fond memory, but it was a busy day, with no time for further enquiry or explanation – therefore I was very pleased when the next time I ‘dropped in’ at the clinic, Dr. Gjosund was again in attendance. This time, I asked him to explain the bet which had won him his watch.

His wife knows the story of Dr. Gjosund’s watch, as it was she who lost the bet! and although he used few words to tell it, I was granted the lasting image of an interesting couple who, on the verge of a great journey, amidst the busy-ness of such a place as Heathrow Airport, were still very much engaged with each other, still conversing and listening to each other, still attentive despite all that would have been going on around them.

It seemed a fine watch; but what impressed me more is that the man remembered so well the circumstances and details of a conversation with his wife, so many years ago. It is a story that I shall always keep in my memory, much as the good doctor kept his watch. I wish I could have learned more of those two people, because it seemed that he, for one, had enjoyed and valued the time they spent together.

Sincerely,

D.B. Rae

Cochrane

Alison and I were very sorry and shocked to learn of Walter’s passing

– a wonderful colleague and friend. He leaves us with great and fun memories.

To Celia and family our deep condolences

Alison and George Horner

Celia and family –

Our deepest sympathy and condolences. May happy memories shared sustain you and keep him alive in you.

Dear Celia and family,

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.

Doug, Sandra & Eden Van Veen

Dear Celia and family;

Reading the obituary in today’s paper came as a shock. It is very hard to accept that this good man and a great physician is gone.Our sincere sympathy in your time of sorrow and please rest assured, that we will keep the memory of Walter alive and cherished.

Celia and family,

We were very shocked by the news of Walters passing and so sorry for the great loss in your family. Thank goodness we have many memories particularly around the Christmas season of singing carols and just plain good fellowship. We hope that time and your own memories will sustain you all into the future.

Deb and Al

So sorry to hear about your loss, Celia. Gregory sends his condolences too. Anything we can do for you, Celia, just let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Judy & George & family