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Gordon Lyle Wetherup 1924 - 2005

Gordon Lyle Wetherup Major was born on May 7, 1924 in Macleod, AB Canada to George Harold Wetherup and Alberta “Dot” Viola (Saville) Wetherup, and had siblings Harold Wetherup, Howard Wetherup, Phyllis (Culley) Wetherup, and Frederick Saville Wetherup. He married Doreen Beverly (Carr) Wetherup in Winnipeg, Manitoba and they later divorced in Calgary, Alberta. He had children Harold William Wetherup, Michael Gordon Wetherup, Kerry Lynn (Wetherup) Luider, and Elaine Doreen Wetherup. Gordon Wetherup died at age 80 years old on April 16, 2005 at Calgary AB in Calgary, AB, and was buried at Cremation - Banff mountains.
Gordon Lyle Wetherup Major
May 7, 1924
Macleod, AB, Canada
April 16, 2005
Calgary AB in Calgary, AB, T2A, Canada
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Gordon Lyle Wetherup Major's History: 1924 - 2005

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  • 05/7
    1924

    Birthday

    May 7, 1924
    Birthdate
    Macleod, AB Canada
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    Canadian Born in Fort Macleod, Alberta.
  • Military Service

    Gordon joined WW2 underaged, later joined the First Canadian Paratroop Battalion and jumped behind enemy lines prior to D-day. Gordon later joined the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, eventually becoming the head artillery instructor. Gordon served as a United Nations peacekeeper with tours in Korea, Cypress, India/Pakistan. Gordon served with NATO at Richards Gabour Airforce Base in Kansas City, USA. Rising to the rank of Major, Gordon retired after serving at Canadian Forces Base Calgary.
  • 04/16
    2005

    Death

    April 16, 2005
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Calgary AB in Calgary, AB T2A, Canada
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Cremation - Banff mountains
    Burial location
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