Service Information
The Peterson Chapel, Saint Michael
August 27. 2009
7 PM
Visitation Information
Larry K. Gordon, age 53, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, August 22nd at his residence.
He was born on March 21, 1956 in St. Cloud the son of Don & Gladys Converse Gordon.
Larry graduated from Annandale High School in 1974.
On June 28, 1975, Larry Gordon & Sandy Weis were joined in holy marriage at Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale. God blessed their marriage with three children. They were married for twenty years.
Larry was employed for many years as a maintenance technician.
He was an avid outdoorsman. Larry also enjoyed camping, tinkering and hunting.
Survived by three children: Sara (Sam) Smuder and Michael (Marissa) Gordon all of Monticello and David Gordon of St. Michael; grandchildren: Bryn and Jace; brothers: Randy (Patsy) Gordon of Sandstone and Greg (Carol) Gordon of Blaine; a sister: Ronda (Larry) Meckle of Annandale; the mother of his children: Sandy Gordon; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents: Don & Gladys Gordon and by a brother: Gary Gordon.
A Memorial service for Larry Gordon will be held on Thursday, August 27th at 7:00 P.M. at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home.
A Time of Gathering will be held on Thursday afternoon, August 27th from 5:00 P.M. until time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.
To the Gordon Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very trying time. He will always be watching over all of you. Have strength in knowing he is at peace.
God be with you all.
Marcie & Bill
To the family,
You are so lucky to have had Larry as a part of your family. He was such a great friend to everyone. When he moved into our neighborhood he got right to work making friends and getting all of us together to hang out. Because of him I have made life long buddies and have some great memories. There was nothing he couldn’t fix and no one he couldn’t make smile, that’s why we dubbed him, “mayor”.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Please don’t hesitate to stop by anytime to visit.
Stay Strong,
Moriah
Hey Larry,
I’m gonna miss you buddy, we all are. You truly were a godsend and I am so thankful that you picked us as neighbors. We have had a blast over the last couple of years and I value every memory. I cannot even begin to tell you how much you meant to us and how very much we are going to miss you. When I see a shooting star I’ll be thinking of you, because who knows, it could be you with your jet pack taking the short cut to Casey’s haha…Anyways, your chair will always be there, so stop by sometime.
LARRY FOR MAYOR!!!! (and don’t forget it!)
Love ya,
Mo
We are so sorry to learn of Larry’s passing and convey our sympathy. Especially poignant for you and all of us is the unexpectedness. We wish to let you know that we know with a surety that he is still much alive and reuniting with loved ones and friends. The Spirit has testified of this truthfulness to us. Hang in there. We are planning to be there Thursday.
Love, Bill and Lynell
To Larry’s family and Larry (Ned),
I have to 2nd everything Mo wrote.
Larry was truly a godsend. God sent him to us a couple of weeks before we lost a loved one. Within hours of our loss Larry became a very strong shoulder for our family. He grieved with us and supported us in ways that only true family can. He helped to make our loss easier.
Our family, friends and neighborhood is so very thankful that you picked us all as neighbors. When you came into our lives we were only neighbors and because of you we are now like family. Thank you for being a good buddy.
We love you forever,
Stan, Roene, Nick and Moriah
“The next place that I go will be as peaceful and familiar as a sleepy summer Sunday and a sweet, untroubled mind. And yet…it won’t be anything like any place I’ve ever been or seen…or even dreamed of in the place I leave behind. I won’t know where I’m going, and I won’t know where I’ve been as I tumble through the always and look back toward the when. I’ll glide beyond the rainbows. I’ll drift above the sky. I’ll fly into the wonder, without ever wondering why. I won’t remember getting there. Somehow I’ll just arrive. The next place that I go will be so quiet and so still. Though I will know the joy of solitude…I’ll never be alone. I’ll be embraced by all the family and friends I’ve ever known. Although I might not see their faces, all our hearts will beat as one, and the circle of our spirits will shine brighter than the sun. I will cherish all the friendship I was fortunate to find, all the love and all the laughter in the place I leave behind. All these good things will go with me. They will make my spirit glow. And the light will shine forever in the next place that I go.”
-The Next Place by Warren Hanson
Larry has been a part of my life since he was 11 years old. We were friends, I watched him grow up. He was there through the years at every Gordon family gathering, funerals, and weddings. Larry was a part of my family. I knew he liked me, but I also know Larry liked everyone. I liked him too.
When I think of Larry, I think of his years with us; all of them. He taught me something valuable, and that is to see the whole person in everyone. Like Larry’s childhood, his school years, marriage and family and beyond, every person is more than they are in any given moment.
Even in just this, you have made me a better person Larry. I miss you, I’m going to miss you, and we will never forget you, the cute little blond boy, the gracious and likable friend, the loyal brother.
Love to you,
Carol
Larry has been a part of my life since he was 11 years old. We were friends, I watched him grow up. He was there through the years at every Gordon family gathering, funerals, and weddings. Larry was a part of my family. I knew he liked me, but I also know Larry liked everyone. I liked him too.
When I think of Larry, I think of his years with us; all of them. He taught me something valuable, and that is to see the whole person in everyone. Like Larry’s childhood, his school years, marriage and family and beyond, every person is more than they are in any given moment.
Even in just this, you have made me a better person Larry. I miss you, I’m going to miss you, and we will never forget you, the cute little blond boy, the gracious and likable friend, the loyal brother.
Love to you,
Carol
Larry has been a part of my life since he was 11 years old. We were friends, I watched him grow up. He was there through the years at every Gordon family gathering, funerals, and weddings. Larry was a part of my family. I knew he liked me, but I know Larry liked everyone. I liked him too.
Larry has taught me that every person is more than they are at any given moment. You have made me a better person Larry. I miss you, I’m going to miss you, and we will never forget you, the cute little blond boy, the gracious and likable friend, the loyal brother.
Love to you,
Carol
Larry has been a part of my life since he was 11 years old. We were friends, I watched him grow up. He was there through the years at every Gordon family gathering, funerals, and weddings. Larry was a part of my family. I knew he liked me, but I know Larry liked everyone. I liked him too.
Larry has taught me that every person is more than they are at any given moment. You have made me a better person Larry. I miss you, I’m going to miss you, and we will never forget you, the cute little blond boy, the gracious and likable friend, the loyal brother.
Love to you,
Carol
I was so very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. My condolances to all of the family. He is at peace now, but unfortunately, he has left many family and friends that will miss him dearly. In time, the pain will pass and you will be left with wonderful memories to share.
Sincerly,
Lynn Gordon Tenold
I LOVE YOU & I MISS YOU so much! I wish I could give you a hug and spend a day on the boat like we use to. I wish you wouldn’t have left us! People say it will get better, but they don’t tell you how long it will take. It’s April 9th 2012, it has been almost 3 years now and it still hurts so much. I LOVE DADDY!