Gordon William "Pitt" Pittenger

Gordon Pittenger Obituary

Gordon William "Pitt" Pittenger In memory of our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Pitt was born Feb. 5, 1918, to Ulysses Blaine and Bessie Olive (Davis) Pittenger in Mt. Morris, Ill. He passed away Aug. 29, 2007, in Boise, Idaho with his family at his side. Pitt married Betty Jean Hodges on Nov. 1, 1944, in Smith Center, Kan., while on leave from the Army Air Corp. He was a Master Sergeant, Crew Chief, stationed at Gowen Field in Boise and later in Guam during W.W. II. He was Honorably Discharged after the war and returned home to live his wife and son, Robert William "Bobby" Pittenger. To Pitt and Betty were born Robert, Margaret, Barbara and Linda. Pitt was a building contractor in Boise from 1945 until the late 80's at which time he careered into remodeling. He retired in the 90's. Pitt is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Bob (Barbara) Pittenger of Boise, Margaret (John) Pickens of Caldwell, Barbara (Scott) McKinnis of Boise and Linda Pittenger of Boise; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Carol Oakes, Vernie Mae Mudroch and Gen McNames; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth, Preston and Winston; great-grandchild, Johnny Walker; and great-great-grandchild, Jase Ellis. He will be dearly missed by all! Tributes can be sent to Cloverdale Memorial Park where graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 1st at 2 p.m.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Aug. 31, 2007.

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Marc Pittenger

September 11, 2007

I am truly blessed. The father of my father lived a life of such strength, I can only hope to attain a small portion of his measure. Few on this earth can boast such quiet confidence of this man among men. As a man, he accomplished many feats; motorcycle racer as a young fellow, genius of mechanics in a time of war, builder of futures in a time of plenty, and most importantly, a man of family.

My grandfather always made the sacrifice for the greater good. Life to him was not about the personal need, but the need of those around and close. A man of few words but important actions, he set the utmost template of the true American man. He gave of himself to provide the ultimate example of the ideals that we all hold dear.

Grandpa was a man of principle, but also a man of sensitivity. He set for everyone who knew him a pinnacle of achievement, but also a plateau of caring. He gave the children the utmost care, providing both leadership and guidance only possible of a true hero. Only a man of grand character could claim such a life as he.

Although I was gifted to receive his wisdom as a growing child, I regret not having known his greatness as I should have as a young adult. Now as a grown adult I revel in the knowledge that I was able to relate my true appreciation of him before his passing.

In a moment that only he and I can understand, I had the fated opportunity to express to him my appreciation of his contribution to my life. For that I will be forever grateful. Hero, builder, father, man. You will be missed.

Mistie Gillihan

September 4, 2007

Ami, Mom Linda, Grandma & Family ~ I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Remember during this difficult time that he is always with you, and that "one life, well lived, is a wondrous thing." All our love and prayers,
Mistie & Mom Benscoter

Joe & Beverly DiGregoiro

September 3, 2007

Ami, were sorry to hear about your grandpa and was glad that you were able to make it up to Boise in time to see him. We will say prayer's for him as we have been saying alot lately. Uncle Joe & Aunt Beverly

My daughter with her Great-Grandpa Pitt

Ami Larrison

September 3, 2007

Pitt was my Grandpa and the most important man in my life from day one. I don't know anyone that met him and didn't like him. Grandma Betty and all of their kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids were truly blessed to have had him in our lives and for as long as we did. He lived for all the little ones and enjoyed every second he had with each and every one of them. I cannot wait to see him again one day at the feet of Jesus. Thank you, Lord, for sharing one of your greatest children with the world and for blessing me with his love. ~ Ami

Lyn McCollum

August 31, 2007

We were the proud parents of Kevin, a toddler, when Pitt and Ed Brilz removed our kitchen and added a 2-story addition to our Warm Springs home. Pitt often had a pipe between his teeth--and a gentle smile--when he saw Kevin. Ed & Pitt didn't mind our little son putting his toy work box next to theirs to hammer with his plastic tools next to their real ones. They were a skilled team, Pitt & Ed. I treasure knowing them and think of them admiringly every time I look up at our perfectly constructed cedar ceiling.

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