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Gordon Nutter

1955 - 2016

Gordon Nutter obituary, 1955-2016, Sparks, NV

BORN

1955

DIED

2016

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Walton's Funerals & Cremations - Sparks

1745 Sullivan Lane

Sparks, Nevada

Gordon Nutter Obituary

Gordon Nutter

June 1, 1955

September 5, 2016

Gordon James Nutter, 61 years old from Sun Valley, NV, passed away on September 5, 2016 surrounded by family. Gordon was born on June 1, 1955 in Richland, Washington to Harold and Josephine (Hemming) Nutter. Gordon married Christine Park on September 6, 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They moved to Reno, Nevada in 1987 where they raised two children, Joshua and Kimber. Gordon was an avid mountain man and an active member of the Lakes Crossing Muzzleloaders. He loved being outdoors shooting, camping and hunting as often as possible. Gordon was a mechanic by trade, but in his younger years his passion was racing stock cars.

Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Josephine, and his sister Jolene, He is survived by his wife Christine, son Joshua, daughter Kimber, brother Robert and beloved dog Buddy.

There will be a service for Gordon at the Walton's Sparks Funeral home, 1745 Sullivan Ln. Sparks, NV, on Friday, September 9, 2016. We will have visitation from 5:00-6:00 pm, and the service will begin at 6:00 pm. Please come and share your memories of Gordon and celebrate his life.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Sep. 8, 2016.
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Wow time goes by so fast!! Can't believe it's been 5 years! You were a good man!! Miss you!! Love Ruby

Ruby collins

September 11, 2021

I can't believe it has been five years without. Still miss you to this day but I know and Mom are having a good time. Love you always. Thinking of you Chris, Josh, and Kimber sending all my love.

Susan Karnes

September 2, 2021

Love you dad. I miss you every day.

Kimber Michael

Daughter

September 7, 2020

Chris and family,

So sorry to hear about Gordon. He had such a cheerful personality, easy to talk to and a willingness to help out. I admired him a lot.

Steve Norman
Retired Teacher
Sun Valley

October 1, 2016

Gone but not forgotten.

September 11, 2016

Gordy,
Thanks for cheering up my long day and watching out for me. There are so many fond memories of you at work.
You are truly missed...your wit, smile and light warmheartedness...

Jon Romer

September 10, 2016

Gordon you will be missed so much! I love you! Chris I'm so sorry I don't know what to say just know that I love you and I'm here for you!!RIP Gordon xoxo

Ruby Collins

September 9, 2016

You were a great guy. I'm so thankful for all you and your family have done for me and my family through the years. You will be greatly missed. Aloha oe!

Roxanna Silva

September 9, 2016

We love and miss you, Grandpa Gordon. Grandma Chris, we are always here for you. We love you and Kimber and Josh.
---Love, The Monkeys

Lea Lui

September 8, 2016

I'm going to miss you Gordy, thank you for keeping my truck serviced and safe to drive. Most of all, thanks for your friendship over all these years. I wish I would of got to know you better. I was hoping you could of made it to bike night at P.J.s. and have a couple beers with you. It was truly a pleasure working with you. Ups has lost a great mechanic and human being. God Bless you Gordy. See you around.

Larry Lagace

September 8, 2016

Chris, we are so sorry that we will be unable to attend the visitation and service for Gordon, but rest assured that we will be thinking of you and your family and that our hearts reach out to you. You are injour daily prayers and thoughts. It's been a rough year, but you are strong and will make it through this. If there is anything we can do, please reach out to us.

All our love,

Kevin and Wen

Kevin Draper

September 8, 2016

God bless your family, Chris. Much love...so very sorry to hear.

Kelly and Dane Nott

September 8, 2016

I was told that time heals all. The pain will get easier. The memories last forever! My prayers are with you. Love Chris & Family

The Pinkertons

September 8, 2016

God bless his family.

Robby and Lyn

September 8, 2016

Kind and friendly, always a joke and a smile. Taught me so much about the traditional muzzle loading rifle, history and lore of the trappers, explorers, and mountain men. He will be missed, and always remembered.

Rich Dominguez

September 8, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Josh is a very important part of me and my son, Khalil Lowrys' life. Comfort and peace the family.

Elissa and Khalil Batiste

September 8, 2016

I will miss you dad

Kimber Nutter

September 8, 2016

I am going to miss you so much. You were a great brother in-law and always there for me when I needed you. You were a part of my life for such a long time it is hard to think of it without you.

Susan Karnes

September 7, 2016

Susan Karnes

September 7, 2016

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1745 Sullivan Lane, Sparks, NV 89431

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