Gordon Jay Calkins

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Gordon Calkins Obituary

1963 ~ 2012
Gordon Jay Calkins, 48, of Lehi, Utah died Friday, March 16, 2012, after a short battle with leukemia. He was born in 1963 in Boise, Idaho, the fourth son and sixth child of Loren and Carolyn Calkins.
He graduated from Kuna High School, attended Boise State University, and graduated from DeVry University with a B.S. in Computer Programming. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anaheim, California. Gordon married his sweetheart Dixie Harker and their blended family included one daughter and five sons. He worked for NuSkin as a software programmer and analyst.
One of Gordon's greatest skills was his ability to serve others and make and develop lasting friendships. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved working with the youth. His fellow choir members and Primary class will miss him. He was so proud of his two sons, Tyler and Trenton, who are currently serving missions.
He is survived by his wife Dixie, and his children, Brianna Buckley, Brandon (Janie) Buckley, Curtis Calkins, Tyler Buckley, Sean Calkins, and Trenton Buckley; his mother, Carolyn Calkins; and his siblings, Sylvia (Greg) Kent, Melinda (Dan) Obray, Brian (Pauline) Calkins, Edwin (Julie) Calkins, and Mary (Barry) Malone. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Sue Calkins (widow of Clarence). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, cousins, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his father Loren, his brother Clarence, and his mother-in-law Darlene Harker, with whom he is having a wonderful reunion. His first granddaughter is expected in July and he will be the first to meet her.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gordon Calkins account, Bank of American Fork, Lehi, Utah.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful medical staff at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City and Intermountain Medical Center in Murray.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in the Cedar Hollow Stake building, 2178 N 1200 E., Lehi, Utah. Viewings will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday, March 19 at Wing Morturary, 118 East Main, Lehi and from 10:00 to 10:45 am, Tuesday before the funeral service. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery. Online guest book at wingmortuary.com.

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Published by Deseret News on Mar. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Calkins

5 Entries

scott schulte

April 2, 2012

My deepest condolences to Elder Caulkins' family. We spent time together in Westminster and Newport Beach. While we never were companions were shared apartments in those areas. I will remember forever Elder Caulkins' zeal for life and amazing sense of humor. We all worked hard and played hard. Ypu will be missed.

Dave Smith

March 30, 2012

I was one of Gordon's closest friends throughout junior high and high school. Gordan, Kelly Martin and I were the three drummers at Kuna High School who routinely traumatized our band director and shared many other memories of a time when life was much less complicated. Over the years, we've drifted away into our seperate lives and lost touch with each other. So neither Kelly nor I knew that Gordan was sick or that he had passed away. I can't tell you how sad we both are to lose such a dear friend. Over the years we've watched Gordan mature into loving father and respected professional; but for me, he'll always be that goofy buddy we ran around with all those years ago who kept us laughing and met every day with a smile and a unique prospective. He always saw the world a little different than us, and we loved him for it. He was fun, carefree, and one of the very best friends I ever had. Rest well my friend, and thank you for the wonderful memories. Dave Smith (Nampa, Idaho)

Nicole McDonald

March 19, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family right now.

Virginia Greathouse

March 19, 2012

Dear Carolyn and all the Calkins family.
I was so very shocked and sad to hear about the passing of Gordie. It seems like only yesterday that I was visiting with him at Clarence's funeral, and now Gordie has been called home to our Heavenly Parents as well. I'm so sorry for the hurt and heartache this brings to all of you. I know God's blessings will be poured out upon you, and His Spirit will lift you and hold you up through this difficult time.

We love you,
Virginia (Austin) Greathouse

March 18, 2012

Dear Carolyn, Sylvia, and Calkins family,
I am so, so, very sorry to hear of Gordon's passing! Having been in AZ all winter I didn't even know of his diagnosis until after I was informed of his passing. Such a loss!
Prayers and love go out to you!
Marlene Roth

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