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Gordon Sundin Obituary
Naples, FL
Gordon "Gordie" Sundin Jr., 78, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully into the arms of our loving Lord on May 2, 2016.
Gordie was a Minnesota native, a sports enthusiast who never found a sport he didn't enjoy or participate in. He was a 1955 graduate of Washburn High School in Minneapolis, was All State and lettered in Baseball, Football and Basketball. He was the first inductee into the WHS Hall of Fame. In 1956 he signed with the Baltimore Orioles as a pitcher. After his seven year baseball career he and wife Mary Ann returned to Minnesota to raise their three daughters.
He was active in Kiwanis Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, St. Mary's Rehab Alumni and Major League Baseball Alumni Players Association, among others.
He started his own steel company, later transitioning into a very successful career in Real Estate Development. He continued his experience in Naples, FL after 1984. He loved music, sang in the church choir and loved God, his family and friends with all his heart.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Mary Ann (née Dorsey); his beloved daughters, Cindy Sundin-Klaverkamp, Terri (Jeff) Greiner, and Cori (Barry) Higgins; his grandchildren, Kirsti and Kristopher Klaverkamp, Chad, Megan and Josh Greiner, Christie (Brennan) Fitzgerald, Hannah (Nick) Pratt and Matthew Higgins; and great- grandchildren, Brady and Lilah Fitzgerald.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, FL. The family will greet friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Donations may be made to Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida, www.avowcares.org.
Online condolences may be offered at www.shikanyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Norma Racine
April 29, 2025
Remembering Gordon, you, your family, and wonderful memories.
As the years pass, may you continue to be comforted by the love of family and friends.
Heidi Dagostino
April 28, 2021
I miss him!! Love you all!!!
Jim Meerpohl
August 7, 2020
Geordie was a true friend. We enjoyed golf, Kiwanis, going to spring training games, talking sports and discussing family. We used to meet at Skillets in Bonita after he stopped playing golf. So sorry I missed the notice of his passing. My apologies to his loving family and especially Mary Ann.
Norma Racine
May 12, 2016
Mary Ann, I just learned of Gordie's passing. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Gordie was such a wonderful person and my privilage to have had the opportunity to know. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories the two of you made through the years.
Jodee Linta
May 11, 2016
Mary Ann,
I was so sorry to learn of Gordy's passing. What a great athlete and what great members you both were of Washburn's class of 1955. I hope your grief will be softened by happy memories of a remarkable person.
Jodee Baird Linta
Bob Mullan
May 10, 2016
Mary Ann and all the family,
Hearing about Gordy in Charlie Walter's column Sunday and I was deeply saddened. It was an honor to have known such a great person and We will truly miss him. Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace.
Pat and Bob Mullan
Dick Lee
May 6, 2016
Sending my regrets and condolences to Mary Ann and the Family.We enjoyed golfing,fishing, talking sports and many lunches.I am thinking about all the years we shared this friendship. May you find comfort in knowing that he was a good friend. My best wishes to all.
Rae Crouch
May 5, 2016
Sending prayers and thoughts of deepest sympathy for the loss of Gordy. May your many wonderful memories comfort and sustain you.
Christine Werab (Pratt)
May 4, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the honor of meeting Gordon (poppy) on several occassions. I will remember him most at Nick and Hannah's beautiful wedding, seeing him with the biggest smile on his face, on that dance floor with his favorite girls. The pride in his eyes for all of you was so obvious.It was such a precious moment I am sure you will all treasure forever. What a special man he was. I am very happy I had the opportunity to know him. I hope at this time of sadness you find peace in knowing he is with the Lord and he is happy and in no pain. My love and prayers are with you all.
Michelle Smith
May 4, 2016
He was such a big teddy bear always laughing and making you feel welcome. I am sure he is catching up with Jack, Marilyn and Patricia. Our hearts are with you. All our love. Michelle, Dayne, Mahtia and Carson
What can we say..we loved Gordie, aka the "Enigma". Rest in peace our sweey friend!! Dr. D'Agostino and staff
May 4, 2016
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