Ray-Gorder-Obituary

Ray "Buzz" Gorder

Wilsonville, Oregon

11/17/1941 - 07/09/2024

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July 9, 2024
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Wilsonville, Oregon

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Ray "Buzz" Gorder born in Crookston, Minn., died July 9, 2024, at his home in Charbonneau with his beautiful wife of 47 years Pamela. Buzz was a standout from the beginning, winning the Minnesota State golf Championship, and stole the show on the dance floor. Buzz's style, magnetic energy,...

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Just found out. Friends in high school to being housemates one school year (Mpls School of Art/U of M). He was a treat. Greatly enjoyed his company. I have a good picture of us at our 50th class reunion. Quite a guy. Am sorry for your loss.

I met Buzz in the late 80´s. His company provided exhibits for the dealer network I managed for Cellular One, later ATT Wireless. I had the privilege of having dinner at his house and meeting Pam. Buzz was someone I will never forget. His friendliness, his openness, the way he made people feel important and loved was beautiful. My sons came with me and had a ride in his vintage speedboat. They both were smitten with his lovely daughter, Summer. I haven´t seen Buzz in decades, but he and Pam...

Pam, just heard about Buzz´s passing. Wanted to send you and Summer our condolences. Linda and Rick

I am sorry to say that I have just seen this. Pammy I am without words. As a member of Cambell and Company I spent so many wonderful times as a group and individually with Buzzy and yourself. Some of the best times of my life for sure. Hugs to you my sweet friend and to your beautiful daughter as well. I still have my same phone if you ever want to catch up. Love ya always. Steve Wilson

Buzzy miss you brother

I was sad to hear of Buzz's death. He was one of the most creative people I have ever known. In addition to his creative talent he was amazingly funny and interesting man. Fly free, Buzz.

It was so sad to see Buzz's name in the obituaries. Although it has been years since we last spoke, I cherish the memories I have working with the crew of Interesting Exhibits, Pam, Edna and the others as we turned the US Bank lobbies into a winter wonderland each holiday season. Those were long weekends that exhausted all of us, but we always wrapped up with a smile. I learned a lot about project management from Buzz as well as what creativity was from the whole Gorder family. (Even...

My heartfelt wishes to Pam and family. I so enjoyed my interactions with "Buzzy" as I called him. Love to you all.

How can you not love a person who always smiles and enjoys life. I recall a member-guest party at Columbia Edgewater - Buzz and Pamela were on the dance floor and I was dancing with my wife. We had so much fun and at the end Buzz and I were dancing together. He is truly missed and well remembered. Richard Herrera