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Joan Paton
July 13, 2010
As a mature student at Concordia for 2 years I felt blessed to take many of my music courses from Professor Hafso. His genuine caring attitude and musical talent were an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you honour his life so well lived.
July 12, 2010
We can't think of our many years at Emmanuel without thinking of Gordon and the impact he made. What a kind and gifted man, so funny and witty too. God's angels are in for a musical treat! Rest in peace!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gordon's family. . .
Linda Gardner Crandall
Holly Springs, North Carolina
Donna Gardner Berman
Sherman Oaks, CA
Helma Voth
July 10, 2010
Although I have not had the privilege of meeting Gordon and Ardis Hafso, I have had the privilege of meeting Kyrsten, years ago, and the memory of those many gracious interactions will remain with me. I wish the entire Hafso family much comfort and may the memories of their gifts to you sustain you even as you mourn the great loss.
Annette Harke Jacobsen
July 9, 2010
When I received the new of Prof Hafso's passing, I sat for awhile and remembered.... I thought of what a wonderful man he was. He inspired so many of us and we all loved him dearly. He made the difference in my life. He was that ONE teacher who genuinely cared and saw the best in you and helped you find that in yourself. His influenced has been carried with me throughout my life and I often would think of him and smile. I wish that I could be there today to honour such an incredible man, but I live too far away. But I will sing and continue to sing as he taught me.... with confidence and passion. Heaven is lucky to have gained this angel! Always remembered lovingly. I count myself one of the privileged to have known him like I did.
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Gaylene Sitler
July 8, 2010
Professor Hafso will always have a special place in my heart and the hearts of so many of his former college students. He was a blessing to the Lutheran church, Concordia College, and the many choirs he led, and was a gift to all of us who were lucky to sing under him. He will be missed by so many. Just imagine the music in heaven now!!
Michael Craft
July 8, 2010
For 6 years Mr. Hafso was my choir director at Laurel Hall. He was a kind, gentle soul who always got the best from his students by inspiration, not intimidation. I remember, coming from a single-parent, single child home, how fascinated I was by such a large, happy family...always wishing I could be a part of one. From the crush I had (and STILL have!) on Kyrsten, to playing kickball with Scott, just the most wonderful memories of my life. A sincerely wonderful man. Rest easy, sir. You're home.
Larry Christenson
July 7, 2010
Gordon was a gifted and dedicated musician, with a head full of tunes! We collaborated to write and produce an operetta when we were in college, "The Heartless Troll." In educational and civic theatre they have been singing Gordon's splendid songs for more than 50 years. Our two families have stayed in close touch over the years. My friendship with Gordon covers the bigger share of my life - 62 years - and still stands at "stage center" in my memories.
Becky (Theroux) Gockel
July 7, 2010
I have such great memories of Mr. Hafso. He was a wonderful music teacher and choir director for 12 years of my life. He and Mrs. Hafso gave us Heidi as a house warming present for our first house. She was a schnauzer that Mr. Hafso taught to sing. Huggggs and love, Don and Becky (Theroux) Gockel
Dick and Dee Ruwe
July 7, 2010
We were soo blessed to have The Hafso Family as next door neighbors in N. Hlywd. for our childrens' growing up years! We will never forget the fun times--coffee--times--sing-a-long parties--Dick and Gordon talking over the fence long after being called to dinner--their cat that stole lingerie things from neighbors clotheslines & Gordon trying to return them--=etc. etc.
You all are in our thoughts & prayers as you mourn the loss of an extra special talented & fun person in your family!
July 7, 2010
The 22 years Gordon and Ardis shared their talents with the Emmanuel Lutheran Family remain treasured memories. They both left extraordinary footprints on the sands of time. Ned and Ann Lillich
Pauline Kolenosky & Family
July 7, 2010
Our thoughts & prayers to the family of Gordon
July 7, 2010
Dear Hafso Family:
Our sincerest sympathies to you at this time. May you find peace in knowing that your loved one is in our heavenly Father's care.
The Unterschultz Family
Rev. Don, Doreen, Brian, Donna & Eleanor
Doris Shyshka
July 7, 2010
I was so fortunate to be with Mr. Hafso on his tours with the Concordia College
Choir for many years. Deepest sympathy to the Hafso family alot of beautiful memories are with me and the kids on his choir . Your tour Bus Driver.
Bernadine Poulsen
July 6, 2010
It was an honor to sing with the Cathedral Choir with Gordon Hafso as the director. I will always remember those
wonderful years.
Bernadine Johnson Poulsen
Beverly Weiher
July 6, 2010
Gordon was a wonderful friend who always kept us smiling. He and Ardis were very special people and they'll always be remembered fondly for sharing their talents at Emmanuel Lutheran in N. Hollywood CA. Our prayers to the family!
George and Heather Rodgers
July 6, 2010
We were so saddened to hear of Gordon's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are and will continue to be with you.
George and Heather Rodgers
July 6, 2010
We were so saddened to hear of Gordon's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Heather and George Rodgers
July 6, 2010
I had the honor of singing with the catheral choir of Emmanuel Luthern CHURCH in No.Hollywood,Ca. while Gordon was there. We had a wonderful time and will remember is jokes and great music he wrote. Carol Dunn
Ann-Marie Madu
July 6, 2010
Mr. Hafso was a frequent customer of mine were I used to work and when he came in you knew he would have a story or two to tell. He was a very charsmatic fellow.
My condolences to his family and friends.
A.M. Madu
Torskeklubben of Edmonton
July 6, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Adoree Heibert
July 6, 2010
Deepest sympathy for the Hafso family. Let your memories comfort you in this difficult time.
Patti Lavender
July 6, 2010
I was lucky to be in the Concordia Choir with Prof. Hafso. I still remember all teh Sven and Ole jokes and was honored to be a part of the last Europe tour with him. I consider Prof. Hafso to be one of the biggest influences in my academic life and will be missed. My condolances go out to his family and my prayers are with you.
July 6, 2010
Dr. Clemens Lee & Penny
Audrey Ash
July 6, 2010
Sympathy extended to the Family of Gordon
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