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Kathleen Gordon Obituary


KATHLEEN MARIE GORDON
August 5, 1954 ~ February 19, 2015

Kathleen M. Gordon, 60 years, passed away in Portland, OR. Kathy was born in Vancouver, WA, raised in LaCenter, and graduated LHS Class of 1972.
For over 25 years, she was employed at Dairy Queen on Main Street in Vancouver, beginning in about 1976.
In the years following, she cared for her parents, especially her mother during her years of declining health.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenny Gordon 1971; father, Daryl F. Gordon 1996; mother, Elsie (Larsen) Gordon 2013; brother, Jimmy Gordon 2014.
She is survived by one uncle, Gene Gordon, Vancouver; two aunts, Helen (Radditz) Gordon, Vancouver and Georgia (Driver) Larsen, LaCenter; nephew, Kenneth and (Claudia) Gordon, LaCenter; two grandnephews, Francisco Sanchez and Aston Gordon, LaCenter; extended family, Daniel Boone, John L. Carpenter, Joel P. Carpenter, Shayne McGuffie, Janelle Carpenter, Josiah Clevidence, Karen R. and Byron Brodehl; as well as several cousins which she loved and adored.
Kathy loved scenic drives in the country, listening to old country music, cooking, baking, and always doing for others. She poured out her love to those near and far, sharing her heart of gold and will be lovingly remembered by all.
Funeral services to be held Friday, Feb 27,11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Layne's Funeral Home, Battle Ground, Denton Harlan; officiating. Graveside committal immediately following at the LaCenter Cemetery.
Please sign her Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 24, 2015.
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I miss you my friend

Roger Ehle

March 1, 2015

I was so sorry to hear about Kathy, she was a very sweet girl! We went to school together from first grade on, and were always friends!

sharon rasmussen-soper

February 26, 2015

You will be greatly missed Kathy

Karmel Wilen

February 25, 2015

I am saddened by your departure Kathy, just when we made contact after being out of school for many years! I really enjoyed our facebook chats. May you now be free of pain, and rest in peace friend.

cathey Kirk Dugger

February 25, 2015

I worked with Kathy at Dairy Queen. She was a very sweet person.

Sally Hansen

February 25, 2015

Loved Kathleen and she sweet personality. She was a bright spot in my life, especially in high school. I will miss her positive attitude. Wonderful photo.

Sylvia Avery

February 25, 2015

To a caring person, you will be missed, the world needs more like you, your friend always

Kevin Gray

February 24, 2015

Oh Kathleen I have known you for so long.. you are one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known.. You rest in great peace grand lady..You will be missed by many..

February 24, 2015

Kathy I will miss your sweet smile & loving personality, you were such a joy to know.

Karen Brodehl

February 24, 2015

I will miss you my sweet cousin!

Carolyn Peacock

February 24, 2015

RIP Kathy you will be missed.

angie Ferguson

February 24, 2015

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