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Joanne Gordon Obituary
Joanne L. Gordon (Prater)
Resident of San Jose
Our beloved mother was born in Seattle, Washington on April 11, 1932, and died at home surrounded by family on October 28, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. There are no words that can adequately describe our mother, who we believe to be the best mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that God ever created. An avid golfer, world traveler, best friend-she was always the wind beneath our wings. It is too difficult to say goodbye, so we simply say, "see you later mom". Our mom is survived by her three children, Stephen Prater, Debra (Prater) and Danny Hergenroether, Timothy Prater (and Maggie Prater), and step children Kay Dunlap and Chrisanne Gordon. Her oldest son, Michael Prater, and husband C. Keith Gordon predeceased her and now enjoy her company in heaven. Our mother was also blessed to have 10 grandchildren: Jason, Cezanne, Evanne, Brian, Jenny, Stephanie, Cassie, Jason Hawkinson-Prater, Sarah and Josh, as well as 6 great grandchildren: Chase, Makayla, Veronica (Nikki), Vivian and newly born Joanne, who arrived on October 23, 2010.
We will be celebrating mom's life on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at the Villages Golf and Country Club, at the Vineyard Center (Located at 9100 Villages Fairway Drive). Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you need further directions or information, call Stephen at: (408) 238-1700. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity.
Finally, we say to mom, "for all the ways you've always been there for usfor the laughter and the tears and the tender care for all of the love that you shared.. thank you, Mom"
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February 7, 2011
Dear Steve, Debbie, and Tim...We were very sorry to receive the news via Joyce and Bill Dowd about your loss of your mother. We were old friends from way back and will miss seeing her. Time passes and we all moved away from Seattle as our families grew up. We never really forget those lasting memories of good friends even if the distance may be too far to visit them often. Please accept our belated sympathy and love. Milton and Arlene DeWitt.
Richard Pell
November 14, 2010
Steve & Family,
My Sympathies & Support in Spirit!
Mom will forever live in our hearts & Minds,So we won't be without her.Thank you Joanne for your Love & Support.The wonderful times we were Blessed to share with you. In LOVING Memories,Until we meet again......
Tom and Laura Person
November 13, 2010
Joanne was a wonderful sister and Laura and I will miss her. I'm sorry we can't come to the celebration of her life, but I am starting a new job Monday morning. A Mass will be dedicated to Joanne at our church in Bedford, Texas, on February 13.
Colleen Mack
November 5, 2010
Dear Steve,
May you know the peace and comfort this hearfelt thought imparts. The ones we love are never gone, they live within our heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Colleen and family
steve prater
November 4, 2010
This was the most wonderful mother a kid could hope for........I will always carry her memories in my heart....I miss her, and am still a bit numb...
Charm Hartland
November 4, 2010
To Steve and Family, We will miss your mom very much. You are all blessed to have had such a wonderful woman as your mother, grandmother, matriarc and friend. God bless you all.
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