Gard Fischer – Jenssen
Peacefully at home on July 24, 2021 in his 76th year after a prolonged illness. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 48 years, Doris (nee Kallweit) and his children Andrea (Jason) Mueller and Kristian. Grandpa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Eric and Matthew Mueller. Survived by his mother, Kate Fischer-Jenssen of Markham and his sister Margarita (Harold) in Norway. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews in Canada and Norway. Predeceased by his brother George (Lisa). He was a gentle soul whose smile could brighten any room. Our family would like to recognize the compassion, dedication and excellence in care of nurse Allan Lim.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gard are asked to consider Evergreen Hospice or the Markham Stouffville Hospital.
A private family cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be organized at a later date.
Ingrid and Jamie Whitaker
We loved Gard and will miss him tremendously.
We remember our many years of cottaging together, his fondness for euchre, his swimming in the lake with his broken leg still in a cast but well wrapped in a garbage bag, his love of games and of sometimes…just sometimes, cheating at them. He was an outdoors man for whom nature was a touchstone.
He was a man who loved his family and nature and, boy, did he love to eat! We well remember Gard eating delicacies no one else would touch!
What a guy!
We know that things will not be same without him and we send all our love to Doris, Andrea and Kristian.
Cindy Windsor
Not to long ago the girls got together for lunch in their garden oasis. We were so happy that Gard could join us. Clearly Gard enjoyed the outdoors as does Doris. It was a beautiful afternoon and a beautiful memory.
Gard will be missed by all 💕 Cindy
Lynda Johnston
Gard was a lovely, gentle giant, in size and personality. I know that his family will miss him terribly and so will I. He always had a smile and a conversation with everyone. Doris, my thoughts are with you, Andrea and Kristian. xxx
Carol Sime
Doris, Andrea & Kristian
so sorry for your loss but we are thinking of you. We have known Gard & your family for a long time & have many memories to share. We value the friendship that we have had.
Carol & Tom
Catherine Welborn
Dear Doris,
My condolences to you and the family. I will miss Gard’s smile, sense of humour, many stories and his love of food.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. All your memories of Gard will give you comfort.
Cathy
Jill Norman
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Gard. I always enjoyed hearing his stories and seeing his wonderful smile! Thinking about the Fischer-Jenssens and Muellers in this difficult time.
Susan Aquilina
My sincere condolences to Doris and the family at this difficult time. It was a pleasure meeting Gard at the garden club and his salmon dinner we all enjoyed. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan
Sonya Lang
Doris, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I only ever met Gard briefly, but I know from your talking about him that you shared many happy times. I hope those memories will give you strength and peace during this hard time of his passing.
Joan Bufton
Doris,
Thinking of you & your family & I hope the good memories of Gard will sustain you through this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Joan Bufton
Nicky HInds
Doris and family
My sincere condolences to all of you and I hope your memories will comfort you during this time of great sorrow
Luciana Crupi
Dear Doris, I was so saddened to find out that Gard had passed away. I will always remember what a gentle, kind man he was when he was in hospital with mom. I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family and my you find peace and comfort in all the memories you have of him.
Marilyn Mayhew
Hi Doris
Marilyn Fraser Mayhew here. Glad you had a long and happy marriage by the sound of things to Gard. I have been thinking of your family for some time and trying to find out something. I knew you married Margarita’s brother but had forgotten his first name. Now typing in Doris Kallweit without Fischer – Janssen, I found you. Glad to hear Gard’s mom and Margarita are still alive. Joan, my sister, was a good friend of Margarita. I wish you well in your days to come.
Tone Reid
Doris
I’m so sorry to learn about Gard. He was always such a kind person…….even back when we were teenagers. I gathered he wasn’t well due to one of your comments when we spoke some time ago.
I know you miss him and his help with your gardening……..
Tone and Lee