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2015

Gordon Oas-Heim Obituary

Born on a kitchen table in the wilderness of Caribou, Minn. at the homestead of his parents, John and Emilia Oas-Heim on Sept. 16, 1926, he left home at the age of 17 to pursue a career in acting, appearing in over 150 plays, films and TV as well as producing/directing 37 productions including "Room Service," which won "Best Production Award" in Chicago.
Gordon died on June 5, 2015 at the Motion Picture Assisted Living in Woodland Hills. He was married to his loving wife, Bonnie for 22 years and is survived by his son, Michael and wife Janine; and his grandchildren, Michael Kinne, Zachary Michael and Sara Jane. Gordon was proud to be a sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 41 years; he loved being sober and especially loved his life with his beloved wife, Bonnie.

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Published by Inyo Register from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2015.

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Stephanie Thorlakson

September 10, 2025

I never met you in person, but have heard stories from my dad,(his nephew), and his siblings. Your brother Roy, was my grandpa, he was the best and I bet you were great too.

Becky Cartagena

September 13, 2016

I'll never forget watching you take a cake for 36 years, as I sat there with just a few hours sober, a terrible obsession, and craving to drink. You made me believe, in that moment gave me hope and helped me stay sober that day. "Even though I'm alone, I never feel lonely" you said to me once. Today those words are with me and that's the spirituality I seek. I miss you on Sat. at Chandler. I'm glad I met you you were a great example of the program.
Enjoy paradise with Bonnie with love Becky

Keith Finney

July 24, 2016

Bonnie we watched Nashville Rebel today July 2016, and Gordon played a great part in this movie, I came to the computer to look at what more moves he was in, and it told me Gordon had died, we read his obituary, we are so sorry to read this and find out this way, We are so sorry for your loss. Our address is Keith and Sandy Finney , 56 7th Ave Mayville ,N, D 58257 Our phone number is 701 788 9067 ,Please call , Ive been looking for white jeans Bonnie, so sorry I stained your white jeans. Please call me my cell is 701 430 0241 God bless you.

July 24, 2016

So Sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. My condolences to Bonnie and his family.

Carrie Ann Carozza

August 30, 2015

Dear LM,
I'm so sorry for your loss of your dad.
He gave you some good advice a long time ago.
And you were there for him, at the end especially
Which I know made him very happy , grateful and proud of you. And I'm so proud of you too. I hope and pray that your heart will be at peace .
XOXO
Love always,
From someone who will always love you!
Carrie Ann Carozza

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