Gordon-Fluke-Obituary

Gordon Fluke

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Nov 11, 1954 – Jan 24, 2023

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BORN
November 11, 1954
DIED
January 24, 2023
LOCATION
Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Longtime artist, educator and activist Gordon Fluke passed away after an illness on January 24, 2023. He was 68.Gordon was born outside of Philadelphia, PA, on November 11, 1954 to James Wayne Fluke and Eleanor Ridgeway Fluke (Grahame). After spending his freshman year of college at Hofstra...

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For some reason Gordon's name popped up today. We were friends in Phila back in the 70's. As with many young people at the time, we were not very goal driven. I'm happy he found his talents and path. As with most friends, I've lost touch. Its bittersweet. His is the only phone number I still remember.

I had the pleasure of working under Gordon´s direction at Santa Fe Community College with the Youth Swim program at the Fitness Center. Gordon was a joy to work with, he will be remembered with great fondness.

Words fail when beautiful souls are lost. Love to all

So sorry to hear of Gordon´s passing. Condolences to Jeff and family. I´ll always have great memories of our laughs and good times at the community college.

My heart aches for Jeff and Gordon's Family. He was such a good good man, husband, neighbor, friend. Wishing all may find a way to fill the hole left inside with the many, many wonderful memories made during his time on this planet.

I was on the Book Arts Group board with Gordon. We could always count on a good laugh founded on his "wicked sense of humor." Beyond missing....

Our deepest condolences. Gordon was a fantastic, creative, bright, forward thinking, funny, and charming man. Jeff and Gordon were both best men at our wedding when my husband Will and I eloped in Santa Fe! I don't think there is a picture from that day where we are not all laughing or smiling from ear to ear. Jeff and Gordon made the day so special and we were so excited, many years later, to fly to NM from Maryland to attend their wedding! Our hearts are with Jeff and those who loved...