Gordon Wells Prueter M.D., BSc(Med), F.R.C.S.(c), F.R.C.O.G.

Died: March 15, 2011 | Place: University Hospital

Obituary

PRUETER, Gordon Wells M.D., BSc(Med), F.R.C.S.(c), F.R.C.O.G…..”Until we meet again” – Gordon said good bye to his dear wife and very best friend, Yvonne (Richmond) and to his family on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He is survived by his son Mike (Julie) and Katie, Ryan and Megan in Maple Ridge, B.C. Also by Martha (Stephen) Drake and Jen, Sarah, Johnny and Becky in London and by John (Charlene) and Adam, Aaron, Aidan and Adrian here in London. He is brother-in-law to Alan Querney (Sudbury) Phyllis Quick (Oakville) and David Cohen in London. He was born in 1920 – The elder son of Dr. and Mrs. H.J. Prueter – later of Kitchener, Waterloo. He was educated in Toronto, Listowel, Bracebridge, Waterloo and Kitchener and O.A.C. (Guelph). He graduated in Medicine from U. of T. After some time in the R.C.A. Md. C., he received a research grant from the N.R.C. and earned his BSc (med) in 1948. After post graduate work in Vancouver, London and Oxford he returned to Canada and was appointed to the teaching staff at U.W.O. He was Assistant Clinical Professor in Obstetrics & Gynocology until his retirement in 1985. He served on The London Board of Education and was c/o chairman in 1964. His special interests lead to the advancement of vocational guidance practices in the secondary schools. He also promoted “special” health education with doctors’ participation – beginning before grade 8. His interest and initiative lead directly to the decision to build the Thames and the George Ross Secondary Schools. He was an active member of Metropolitan United Church and a life member of the The London Hunt & Country Club. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON, N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

11s Comments

  1. Sandy Mullen March 16, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Gord’s passing. I am presently in Florida. Thinking of you all.
    Love Sandy

  2. Heidi Croot March 16, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    I am sad to learn of Dr. Prueter’s passing. He was my doctor in the 1970s, and I don’t think a week goes by when I don’t think of him. He was wise, kind, fatherly, and astute. He once kept his patients waiting for 45 minutes while he counselled me on a family matter. When I moved to Toronto, he once spent 30 minutes on the phone helping me successfully resolve an issue. I will always hold you in my heart, Dr. Prueter.

  3. Mark Wettlaufer March 16, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    This is truly the end of an era. Mike, Martha and John….your dad made such an incredible contribution to society. While I never really knew him, I do feel that I got to know some of him through the three of you. I am going to be in London on Saturday, and would be delighted to meet up, if you are still in town. Email me if that makes sense. Kindest regards Mark Wettlaufer

    Kindest regards as well from my mother Florence, and sister Anne.

  4. Piyush Shah March 17, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Sincerest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Piyush and Vandana

  5. John Nicol March 17, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I only knew him for a short time back in the 70s, but he left an indelible mark. He was a prince of a man and the type of father everyone wishes they had.

  6. Rob Cordell March 17, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Mike,Martha and John-I was sorry to hear about your dad.One of my fondest memories at Camp White Bear was having the privelege to go out fishing with your dad and hooking on to a monster pickerel….i know he’d agree with me saying this,even though it fell through the mesh of the net and was never officially landed!Your dad was a great guy and a great role model.My deepest sympathies to all of you at this difficult time.

  7. Jill Canterbury March 17, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I had the honour of introducing Dr. Prueter to the podium, as he gave a wonderful tribute to Steve and Sarah (granddaughter) at their wedding last year. He had many pearls of wisdom, and his love and pride for his family, and beautiful granddaughter Sarah, was more than evident in his anecdotes. I am so sorry for your loss, he was clearly one-of-a-kind. Jill

  8. Dr. Renato Natale March 18, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Yvonne and Prueter family,
    On behalf of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the University of Western Ontario, and myself, I wish to express our most sincere condolonces on the passing of our long time friend and teacher Gordon. He will be missed.
    Renato Natale
    Chief of Obstetrics SJHC/LHSC London

  9. Grant Wren March 18, 2011 at 8:13 am

    Yvonne, Mike, Martha and John:

    I have fond memories as a child of seeing the Prueter family come to Wesley-Knox church and taking up a row of pews by the Richmond family windows. Gord always had a handshake and smile for our family, and that’s something that ingrains in a child’s memory. I also seem to recall seeing him at Camp White Bear with John when I was there one summer. He certainly made a wonderful contribution to the medical field. I trust your memories will help sustain you in the days ahead. wishing you all God’s peace and love. Sincerely,
    Grant

  10. Donald McColl March 28, 2011 at 7:22 am

    To the Prueter family,

    We were so very sorry to hear of Dr. Prueter’s death.

    Please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers.

    Sincerely,

    Donald and Ann McColl (née) Hubbell), Chestertown, Maryland

  11. Katy Leighton March 31, 2011 at 6:19 am

    My condolences to the Prueter clan. Gord was such an amazing role model for us all. I still can’t see or smell a pipe without thinking of his calm and powerful presence. Thinking of you all at this trying time.
    Martha, we have to connect sometime soon. Katy

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