Robert V. Gorden

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Robert Gorden Obituary

Robert V. Gorden Haslett Age 87, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010. He was born on February 14, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant to Carl and Cora Gorden. Robert served in the U. S. Army during WW II in the Pacific Theatre. He was a fireman with the East Lansing and Meridian Township Departments for many years and also served on the Meridian Township Board. Robert retired from Michigan State University after 28 years of service. He enjoyed riding and showing horses along with camping and playing in a band with his wife. Most of all he loved the time he would spend with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; daughter, Patricia Virtue; grandson, James Jury; one sister and 4 brothers. Surviving are his children, Carolyn (Kenneth) Towne, Andy (Marleen) Gorden and Deborah (Robert) Holsinger; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; special friends, Shirley Remington and John and Trudy Good; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, with the Rev. Kenneth L. Ridge of Towar Hart Baptist Church officiating. For those who wish, the family request contributions be made to Towar Hart Baptist Church, 6157 Towar Ave., East Lansing, in memory of Robert. On line condolences may be made to: www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Gorden

12 Entries

Wendy Holsinger

September 21, 2010

He was a wonderful who will be greatly missed by all.

September 14, 2010

Andy , Marlene & family; Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all, what a great family! A real legacy for your Mom & Dad to leave. It was fun to watch him enjoy the music at jams & the out door concerts.

Lee & Deanna Nelson

September 13, 2010

Andy,Troy and family We are so sorry to hear about your dad and grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends at Clinton Co Central Dispatch.

Carolyn & Ken Towne

September 11, 2010

We will always Love And Miss You

Melissa Gorden

September 10, 2010

Grandpa was always one to indulge everyone with anything he could- he was always early to visit when there was a new baby, and came everyday to "pat him on the pooper" or hold and feed the baby and tell him he would get "big and fat like Grandpa." He and Grandma always indulged the kids with fresh peanut butter fudge, souvenirs from Mexico, food from his pantry, and toys from the garage sales! He indulged us with his time: He never missed a birthday party, a cookout, a holiday gathering,working at our own garage sales for us, a wedding (the Gorden Men dance a mean "Wipe-Out"), baptism, sports activity, etc., and especially the kids' band/music concerts and recitals...he was the one everyone noticed in the audience because he expressed his enthusiasm so well! He and Troy were fun to watch together-always full of B.S. and always thinking of a comeback, and Grandpa always had the best comebacks! Grandpa always wanted to give of himself and his resources, whether they be time or money, and could have easily been taken advantage of as he never expected anything in return-which had a tendency to spoil everyone. He carried his heart on his sleeve for his family, and I so appreciate having had him for my Grandpa.

September 9, 2010

"Nobodies home" as the door closes in our face. Years of missing candy on Haloween night at grandpa and grandmas house. You singing Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy and the Billboard song. All of the childhood nicknames.The good bye kiss that always seemed to leave you out of breath and making funny noises. And the worries of growing up to be "big and fat like grandpa" as you would say. Thank you for always being there to help when we needed you. I will miss you but thank you for all of the memories that will always put a smile on my face. Troy P.S. We all know the Duke never had cowboy boots with zippers in them !

Lisa Stoner

September 8, 2010

Andy,Marleen and Family of Robert
He was always a gentleman and very grateful person for everything we would do for him. He was a kind and loving man and will be greatly missed by all.
May God Bless, Lisa Stoner his Nurse Aide at Olive Branch

September 8, 2010

Barb and I have many fond memories of Bob and Betty while visiting my folks in Magnolia Park in Texas and times together here in Michigan. My folks (Ken and Gerry Fuller) enjoyed many years of great friendship with Bob and Betty. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Dan and Barb Fuller (Grand Ledge)

Lucille Person

September 8, 2010

Uncle Bob will surely be missed. He always had a hug and smile for me and who can forget his ever-tasty peanut butter fudge. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

September 8, 2010

Are thoughts are with the family. Jan & Irene Smith Estelle

September 8, 2010

I am sorry for the family to have lost such a wonderful man. He will be missed always, but his smile will last forever. Go on dancing forever.

Tonya Blake

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