Henry Gerard Gour
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather Henry Gour. He was welcomed home by his parents and 5 siblings on Friday, June 6th, 2025 at the age of 95.
Born on April 27th,1930 in Dollard, Saskatchewan, Henry and his family faced the challenging times that were so common for family’s living through the 1930’s. The family relocated to Alberta in 1936.
As a teenager he joined his father at work, became an apprentice carpenter and the start of his life’s work was born.
With the exception of a short time in 1957 to work in Tuktoyaktuk, NT at the Department of Public Works Campsite for the DEW line (Distant Early Warning). Henry’s career in construction took him where ever he was needed across the province.
His life’s work, spanning over 4 decades includes dozens of hospitals, schools, RCMP detachments and Provincial Government buildings. Nearly every small town and village throughout Alberta is home to one of his footprints.
In the wake of his passing, he leaves behind a loving family to reflect and celebrate his life. Florence, his wife of 71 years and their 3 children; Joanne (Percy), Paul (Diana) and Mitch (Sev). Grandchildren; Amanda, Nicole (Peter), Brandon (Bree) and Sarah. As well as great grandchildren; Brayden, Connor, Henley (Rob-father), Kayla, Abigail and baby Walter.
The family wishes to express appreciation to all of the wonderful people who have been a part of his daily life in recent years. We know he will be missed and remembered fondly.
A private family celebration will be held at a later date once he and Florence have been reunited.
We were neighbours and friends for many years from the 1960s and shared much home-made wine and beer around a backyard fire—-so sorry to see your dad go. There was much love in that group in those years—-Little money so we all just made do with what we had and everyone has turned out OK.