Thread: Vale Gordon Ward

Sad to hear another talented wood-turner is gone

Best wishes go out to family and dear friends.

A True Gentleman and Skilled Turner.

I learned heaps from Gordon's many presentations at Wandi, the Wood Shows and Weekend workshops. I will not forget his clever humour and witt. It was great to have known him.

Chris Ball

Vale Gordon...A true gentleman..comedian..craftsman and great company

We have lost a true gentlemen.
I had the pleasure of working with Gordon many times over the years and was fortunate to spend a week end with him in early November last year.

The Turnfest and Prossy Turnout family will miss a great man.
I am honored to have known Gordon and to be a friend of a Master Woodturner.
Rest in peace Mate.
Dave

am saddened to hear the sad news , i was lucky enough to meet him at prossy turnout last year as was humbled by his skills and wisdom we will all miss him
my thought go out to his family

Rest easy old fellow, you will be missed.

Was just getting to know the bloke from his Prossy visits and couldn't think more highly of another tree nut. Loved his WA trees and loved sharing his knowledge and passion for them. I'll treasure the book on them that he gave me even more now.
A great loss for the woodturning world.
Rest easy Gordon.

A remarkable man with an incredible sense of humour. He was a true master of the pun. He love people and loved to share his knowledge, skills and wit. I'll never forget our impromtu rendition of "There's a hole in my bucket" at Proserpine dam a couple of years ago.

We will never forget you Gordon. How can you forget a legend.

Rest in peace.

Theo

I was lucky enough to meet Gordon at a couple of Prossie turnouts. He will be deeply missed. My condolances to his family.
Chris Hartley

The world has lost a wonderful man. So full of compassion, and so willing to teach others, always ready to help, Neville and betty threlfo considered themselves friends thru the woodturners assocation a long time back. The stories he had to tell about his past, the trips he had taken, and his wonderful way of teaching will long be remembered and talked about by them. I believe he had input into Peter Maschette"s our sons life thru woodturning as well. So long mate, from us both.

The funeral for Gordon Ward will be held at 1400 at the Pinnaroo Chapel, this Friday 3 Feb

Sincerely
Willy
Jarrahland

Good Morning All

The funeral for Gordon Ward was held yesterday. I estimate at least 200 mourners attended, the majority of whom were wood artisans (Turners and carvers). The ceremony was a simple and succinct yet full of humour, a reflection of how Gordon was in life.

Things I didn't know about Gordon.
1. He was born in China
2. He was an Electrical Engineer, a Mechanical Engineer and an Aeronautical Engineer
3. He was instrumental in changing Australian Law to allow single Dads access to a pension (only single mums were entitled to it.
4. Lastly, I was not aware of his fascinationation and love of ladies breasts! Apparently, he loved a good 'Rack'!

Vale Gordon Ward
Sincerely
Willy
Jarrahland