Obituary of John Gow

JOHN D. GOW April 25, 1958 – January 1, 2012 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John David Gow on Sunday January 1, 2012. John was the beloved son of Emily Gow. He leaves to mourn his passing his older brother Sandy Gow and younger sister Lori M. Young. John was predeceased by his father Robert D. Gow. John attended St. Ignatius School and graduated from Grant Park High School, going on to work at Motor Coach Industries for many years. He was a very giving person and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He had a love of music and was an avid piano player, something which he learned to play by ear. John had a fondness and love of pets, always bring home stray dogs. John travelled extensively and loved flying. He earned his private pilot’s license and enjoyed his own float plane. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son."(John 3:16) A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius of Loyola Roman Catholic Church, 255 Stafford St. Interment to follow at St. Vital Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Take Me Home Small Dog Rescue", Box 1968, Beausejour, Manitoba, R0E 0C0.