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for Gordon Peters
Sara Ostrom
July 9, 2010
Denise, Wayne, Bryce and Abbie, The Ostrom family and my parents, Pat and Hume Powers are saddened to hear of your loss. Together we have cheered on our children through so many years of youth sports that I just know we will hear Gordon join in whenever we're cheering them on again. My God's Peace carry all of you through this difficult time.
July 8, 2010
Sympathy to the family is extended from the Bland Co. Treasurer's Office.
Michelle
July 8, 2010
Peters Family I can not put into words about Mr. Peters. My dog SUGAR would only go to him when she would want to take a run out of the yard :) My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.
Phillip R. Dalton Sr.
July 7, 2010
I was very fortunate to have had the privilege of serving with Gordon in the Army many years ago.He was a pleasure to work with. Please accept my condolences.My heart and prayers go out to and for all his family.
Kit Kavanagh
July 7, 2010
Dear Jackie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing and filled with beautiful memories of you two at Jefferson. I hold the last visit at the 50th reunion in my heart and am so blessed to have known him. He was loved by all.
May you memories sustain you,
Kit Kavanagh
Robin Bennett
July 7, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with Denise, Wayne, Brice and little Abby in the loss of their Dad, Father in law and Paw-Paw.
Derrick Abney
July 7, 2010
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers go out to you.
Doug Ripley
July 6, 2010
As public address announcer, I had the esteemed honor and privilege of working with Gordon Peters his last four years scoring the ODAC and NCAA Basketball Championships in Salem, and was terribly saddened to hear of his passing from the Salem Civic Center staff earlier today. I send my deepest condolences to Gordon’s family and friends.
Gordon had a youthful appreciation for the sport of basketball and sports in general, and you knew you would get a first-class effort from him every time you sat at his table whether it was one game or four in a given day. He would always show up ready to go with his striped shirt and sporting that familiar Tennessee Vols hat, and was always genuinely appreciative of the folks who worked with and around him. I admired his approach and demeanor to scoring a basketball game, and enjoyed exchanging stories of each of our travels during our discussions between games. Whether he knew it or not, he taught me plenty about preparation and keeping a level head, something I have taken with me in my travels both in sports and in life.
That appreciation for the intrinsic joys that come with working in sports trickled down to his interaction with players, coaches and, especially, officials. Nearly every official who came to the Civic Center knew him by name and shared pleasant conversation with him on things both on and off the floor.
My fondest memory of Gordon would turn out to be my last interaction with him in March of this year when we worked the final day of the NCAA Mens Basketball Championship.
For the first time, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) established a D-III Men’s Basketball All-Star game. In a game that was essentially meaningless, Gordon was there and worked it as he did any other game - as if it were the most important game of the year. I was glad he was there with me for that event which turned out to be one of the most fun interactions I have had with the game of basketball. Then, in the National Championship game that day, we worked an epic battle between Williams and UW-Stevens Point that came right down to the wire.
During both games, I turned to Gordon on my right and said, “This is great - games like this are why we do this.” Gordon nodded and smiled each time, replying with a modest ‘yep.’ But you could tell by his expression that there was no place he’d rather be at than in the moment of such great competition. I, like many, will greatly miss his presence and will be thinking about him when it comes time to tip off another basketball season, especially when I return to Salem this February.
In my travels and endeavors over the years, I can say with confidence that few exhibited the grace, class and professionalism on a scores table as Gordon Peters, and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to work with him. The officiating fraternity has lost a tremendous asset, and the Southwest Virginia sports community has lost a great friend, but I’m certain the Lord has welcomed him home with open arms.
July 6, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. May the Lord bless and keep you and give you peace. Love and Blessings to all of you, Wanda and Jack Jackson
Bonnie Gilliam
July 6, 2010
So sad for all of you. I know you will all miss him so much. It is wonderful that you have so many precious memories of time spent with him.
Bonnie Gilliam
Christy Bennett
July 6, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Peters. From what I understand, he will be missed by his entire family and especially the grandchildren. They were blessed to have such an active PawPaw to spend their young lives with. May the memories bring you comfort and peace. You all are in my prayers.
Larry Deel
July 5, 2010
Sorry to hear of Gordon's passing; our prayers are with Jackie and the family. Not much contact with Gordon in recent years but always appreciated his friendship, spiritual walk and integrity in those days of fellowship at Enon Baptist in Hollins. He was a true servant.
July 5, 2010
I had the extreme pleasure of having Gordon as the official basketball scorer at the Salem Civic Center for years. He was an excellent worker and friend who always exhibited the most professional demeanor to all levels of competitors from high to to the NCAA. He also was a tremendous person who I was proud to call my friend. I am extremely sorry for the loss to his family of an outstanding individual.
John Saunders
Salem Civic Center
July 5, 2010
Jackie, I am so sorry to hear this bad news.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Marlene Johnson Finch
Joanne Stultz
July 5, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Gordon, he will be missed so much,he was such a joy and always smiling we will be praying for you Jackie and your family.
Dr Greg Hughes Dental Group
Tracy Callis
July 5, 2010
Gordon was one of the nicest, friendliest fellows I've ever known. For sure, he's gone on to live in a better place. I'll miss you, Wabbit !
Scott Cunningham
July 5, 2010
One of my favorite memories ever was Gordon taking me to the Civic Center to see the Globetrotters in 1971 and introducing me to Meadowlark Lemon...
Roanoke has lost a fine man!
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