Gordon
Francis
Loustel
GORDON LOUSTEL
AUGUST 25, 1925 – JULY 16, 2022
Our dad, Gordon Loustel, the farmer, family man, ball player, dancer, crib player, community volunteer, friend, gardener, neighbour, storyteller was caring, helpful, hardworking, loving, positive, friendly, and our rock. He passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022, at the age of 96.
He is survived by daughter, BETH (Darryl) Dreger of Regina, grandchildren, Jill (Jared) Deschner [Eslyn], Lance (Tonya) Dreger [Lucy & Heidi];
daughter, KAYE Loustel of Regina, grandchildren, Holly (Thomas) Anderson [Claire & Cole], Morgan (Chris) Gaetz [Arabelle & Annelise], Abbey (Cody) Hartell [Mia, Ellie & Tessa];
daughter, JULIE-ANNE (Ken) Wallewein of Estevan, grandchildren, Riley Wallewein, Reagan Wallewein [Cassie]; and sister-in-law, Stella Allen of Vancouver.
Dad was predeceased by our mom, Mary (Rowley) Loustel, wife, Audrey (Howe) Loustel, parents, Wendel and Catherine Loustel, siblings, Albert (Rose) Loustel, Rita (John) Ward, Charlie (Audrey) Loustel, infant brother, Claude Loustel, in-laws, James & Elizabeth Rowley, brothers-in-law, Harold (Thelma) Rowley, Alex Rowley, and Arthur Allen.
Dad grew up on a farm in the Cateville District surrounded by Loustel, Fornwald, & Schiestel cousins. He shared many memories of the funny antics these cousins were involved in and spoke fondly of the happiness he experienced as a child during some very hard times. Dad’s laughter was infectious. After completing Grade 8, he joined his dad and brothers in becoming a full-time farmer. In October 1955, Dad married our mom, Mary, and they started a new farmyard on the NW 35-4-4 W2. He was very involved in our lives, supporting and volunteering with our many activities. Community was very important, whether local or world-wide. He was a forward-thinking man, who accepted what he was dealt in life.
Upon retirement in 1988, Mom and Dad built a new home in Estevan. Dad continued to farm but on a smaller scale in his various gardens up until one year ago. He loved to go for an afternoon drive to check out the crops. He was always up for a game of Crib with anyone, who came to visit. Dad kept in contact with family daily.
His life was well lived, and he will be greatly missed.
The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church, Estevan, with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, after which a time of fellowship and refreshments was held in the church auditorium.
For the next 90 days, a video recording of the Funeral Service will be available using this link:
https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=0c12de3e-65d9-4c77-97bf-a1b06bc896ea.
Gordon's family has prepared a video tribute in his honour - you may view it here: https://youtu.be/5ywQhDHggHM
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0M1 or the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK S4A 0H3 in memory of Gordon.
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to the Loustel family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.