William Gordon
March 19, 2012
William Bartram Gordon, 84, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2012. A lifelong citizen of Des Moines, he was born on January 4, 1928, to Harold and Lois Gordon. He was a member of Grandview Church of Christ, and a Mason who enjoyed sailing and military history.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Louise Gordon; five children, Mark (Connie) of Des Moines, Mary Doty (Tom) of Bowling Green, KY, Harold (Heidi) of Pine Bluff, AR, Linda Estes of Knoxville, TN, and Robert (Lyndsay) of Des Moines; sister Lois Brennan of Indianapolis; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2012, at Grandview Church of Christ, 2763 Hubbell Avenue. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made in Bill's honor to Valley View Village.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Brenda Baird Magee
03/29/2012
My deepest sympathy to the entire GORDON family. I remember you from years gone by , when I attended First Presbyterian Church on Easton Blvd. with my parents ( Wayne & Jeanette BAIRD ).
Sincerely,
Brenda Baird Magee
Atoka, TN
T. Galyon
03/26/2012
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. This is a most difficult time for you & your family. You all are in my thoughts & prayers. Just remember your Father is up there in Heaven getting to know a whole lot of new friends. He will be very happy in his new home. You always have memories to hold in your heart forever. God Bless!
Myrna Kirkham Barkley
03/22/2012
To the family of Bill Gordon. We are sorry for your loss. Bill's dad and my dad (Ben Kirkham) were cousins, we lived in rural Norwalk on the farm that Harold Gordon (we called him Uncle Ted) owned and he and his friends and family came out to target shoot with clay pigeons. A few years ago Bill and Louise came to our home in Norwalk to visit while my sister, Priscilla was here from California. At this time I am bringing up old memories of times past. We send our sympathy for Bill's passing. Sincerely, Myrna and Paul Barkley
Mary K Fritchie
03/21/2012
Mark and Connie,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Know that we are thinking of you at this time and sorry that we can not be with you.
Mary K and Duane Fritchie
Lee's Summit, MO
G and T
03/21/2012
Mark, Connie, and entire Gordon family,
You have our heartfelt sympathy. What a sweet man he was.
G and T
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sydney Williams
03/21/2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ben and Beth Light
03/21/2012
Linda and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ben and Beth Light
Knoxville, TN
Mary Manley
03/21/2012
Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Toni Alexander
03/21/2012
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Darlene (Rojas) Wilson
03/20/2012
Dear Aunt Louise and Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Uncle Bill. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Darlene and Rob
Roy & Jeanette Adcock
03/20/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gordon family, especially with Mark, Connie, Ben, & Quinn. Although your hearts are breaking, take comfort in knowing that Mr. Gordon is now rejoicing with his Lord & Savior!