Jerald Dean Gordon Obituary (1933 - 2011)

Jerald Dean Gordon OGDEN - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, following complications from surgery. He was born October 31, 1933 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, a son of Everett Richmond and Lula Carter Kidman Gordon. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict as a member of the USAF, Airman 2nd Class. Jerry worked for the S.P., Rio Grande and the Union Pacific Railroad for 46 years as a car inspector. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Gardner of Elwood, Utah on January 13, 1958. They resided in Ogden for 53 years. Jerry had deep spirituality, love of God and family. He cared for; befriended, and witnessed to everyone he met. If you've ever heard the term "Pay it Forward", that is how he lived his life. He enjoyed evenings playing pinochle, attending church, reading scriptures, JoAnn's cooking, spending time with his family and giving of himself to others. He is survived, and will be dearly missed by his loving wife, JoAnn Gordon, children Jerry (Rita) Gordon, Dan (Julie) Gordon, Sheryl (Gert) Remkes, David (Barbara) Gordon, Dawna Wilkinson, Ray and Barbara Jones, and Annette Gordon; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother Brant (Grace) Gordon; and sister Marjorie Quigley. He was preceded in death by parents; Doris Parker (daughter); Bryan Gordon (son); Melinda Trujillo (granddaughter) and 6 siblings. In lieu of flowers please donate to Benevolence Fund of Canyon Road Assembly of God, 1390 Canyon Road, Ogden, Utah 84404 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Canyon Road Assembly of God Church, 1390 Canyon Road, Ogden, Utah. A viewing will be held on Friday, the 16th from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. There will also be a viewing prior to the service from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park where military honors will be accorded VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 September 16, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceCanyon Road assembly of God Church 1390 Canyon Road Ogden, UT 84404 September 17, 2011 11:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 September 17, 2011