We Remember
HOSTLAND, Morris (Moe) Rodney
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July 10, 1934 Medicine Hat, Alta.– May 18, 2015 Kelowna, B.C. with stops in Port Mellon, Port Alice, Vancouver, Woodfibre, Prince Rupert, Gibsons, and Portland.
Morris is survived by his three children, Craig (Patti), Denis (Mickie) and Tracy (John), and ten grandchildren, Peter, Aleta, Terri, Paul, Nikita, Michelle, Jennifer, Chris, Mike and David, and two great grandchildren, Arielle and Zoey. Joan, his wife of 54 years, passed away in 2008.
Morris, affectionately known as Moe and Grandpa was a tremendously (overly) generous and loving person – a trait he learned from his father and passed on to his family and friends. He never wasted an opportunity to share the love of Christ with the people around him, regardless of their appearance or background, as he was always able to look at their heart.
1 Samuel 16:7 “… the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
He is dearly loved and will be missed; but we are most happy that he is finally at home with his many treasures in heaven. No doubt, he is dancing with his wife, Joanie-baby, playing a hand of bridge, and feeling like a million bucks.
A service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 23rd at 11:00 am at Evangel Church 3261 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, B.C., and all are welcome to attend. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 am
Location
Evangel Church
We wish to express our sincere condolences to Craig, Denis, and Tracy and to your respective families on the passing of Moe. He’s in heaven now with his Joan.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!”
Moe was a great friend and a sincere Christian. He was very special to us and will remain precious in our hearts.
May the peace of God comfort you during this difficult time.
Dennis & Gladys Wilson
Edmonton, AB.
So sorry to hear about the Moe’s passing. I am currently away on a three month sabbatical and will have to miss the service on Saturday. Moe was one of the kindest and most positive people I have ever met. He was generous to a fault. He will be missed by so many in our church, especially me. I will be praying for God’s peace and comfort for each and every family member. With great respect and affection, Pastor Will Sohnchen
Denis, Mickie and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad and grandpa. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Bruce and Carolyn
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Family. Moe will be missed by the many lives he touched, including mine. I got to meet Moe years ago at the weekly bible studies that we shared, often at the Hostland residence. Four years ago, through his great generosity, I joined him as his room guest on a Panama cruise. He loved cruising and treating others. His relationship with our Lord came through in all that he did and he freely shared it with anyone who was willing to listen. Even the staff on the ship was exposed to the gospel and they loved and respected him greatly. The is no doubt in my mind that he is now being royally received by his new servants, the angels of heaven. He has been a blessing to those he touched. Thank you Moe.
Dear Craig,Denis,Tracy and Family
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Myself,Trudi and Rory have many fond memories of Moe and the happy times we spent in Gibsons.
I will always remember Moe’s wonderful big smile and his very kind and generous spirit.
My thought’s are with your family. Be strong Craig, Denis and Tracy.
Our sincere condolences to Craig,Denis, Tracy,and all the Hostland family.
I met Moe in 1972 when I graduated high school & went to work for one year in the CANFOR office in Port Mellon. I remember him as being one of the MOST cheerful people in that office!! My condolences to all the family.
Dear Tracy, Craig and Dennis,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I
remember Moe when he came to Portland and stayed with us and he and I would play table tennis to see who would do the dishes. He really sprung into action then. He was such a big and cheerful person and I’m sure many people will miss him.
Dear Craig, Denis and Tracy
So sorry for your loss. I have worked in the Pulp and Paper industry for over 34 years. Many years ago Morris was directly involved in the industry as a worker at Port Mellon, before my time. After leaving Port Mellon he stayed involved in the industry and several others through Instrumentation via Western System Controls, the company he started. In all my years in the industry I never heard a bad word whispered [never mind spoken] about Morris. This can be very difficult to accomplish in an industrial atmosphere. This speaks volumes of Morris’s character. I could never ever repay Morris and Joan for taking me on my first big trip, spring break 1979. They took a country kid to see the movie stars in Hollywood, sights of San Diego and Mexico with many many stops along the way. On the trip I was treated like family and felt so welcome.That big trip was probably a catalyst for my life long love of travel. Over the years I have tried to pay that trip kindness forward with my children’s friends. He will be missed.
I have just watched the beautiful service for Moe and re-read his obituary. I will always be thankful for Moe for looking “at the heart” of my son, encouraging him with kindness and positive remarks, mentoring him with school projects and spending his very limited spare time planning go-carts with him and others in his boy’s club. With his characteristic enthusiasm and “unsinkable” attitude, Moe set a great example of how far you can get with perseverance and the belief that there is no such word as “can’t”. Joan and Moe became our Gibson’s “family” and they made our life there so much happier than it could ever have been without them. Words can’t describe how much they are both missed nor cover all the good memories they have left behind with us. Rest in peace together dear friends. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.