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David Gorr Obituary
David Gorr, age 91, born in Chicago, IL, died on June 17, in Warrensburg, NY. Beloved husband of the late Ruth, nee Reinecke; dear brother of Alex, William, Bertha Schultz and the late Henry, Gottfried, Jr., John, Amalia Cano; loving son of the late Gottfried and Amalia, nee Pfeifer. Having achieved his boyhood dream of living on a piece of land, close to nature, Dave truly enjoyed each day of his long life in the midst of the beauty of his surroundings. God bless his dear friends, Gail and Tim Lawson, for their unwavering loyalty to provide comfort, security and dignity to Dave when he was no longer able to do that for himself. Funeral services to be held on Monday, June 23, at Alexander Funeral Home, Warrensburg, NY.
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Cheryl Asbury
June 20, 2008
I only knew Mr. Gorr by phone. He loved to do our latch hook kits. He was such a nice gentleman and will be missed. I considered him a good friend.
Mildred Thomas
June 20, 2008
I will always remember you dancing in the road, waiting for your ride to family get togethers.
Bette Jean (Gorr) Wilmot
June 19, 2008
Dear Uncle Dave, The loss I feel is incredible, and just like grandpa, I never thought you would ever leave this world. How I will treasure our jokes, stories, laughter. No more letters for me to send, stories to share or pictures between us.
Our last conversation was the best. We talked about so many things and laughed and really really had a good conversation.
I am sorry I can't be there to say good bye. Saying good bye is the hardest thing to say. I never said good bye to you, I always said I'll talk to you soon. I can't say good bye because that means forever. I'll still talk to you, but just in a different way.
The memories I have will be carried in my heart forever; and you will certainly be missed by us all. Things will just never be quite the same. I know you lived 91 years, and thankfully up until the end you lived 91 years very healthy, but to me you were always ageless and young. I am grateful that you lived independently until the end. You fought a great fight when most of us would have given up a long time ago....you certainly showed your persistence and what every Gorr is known for - being a fighter. I know you weren't happy not being at home, in your surroundings you have loved for more than half of your life, and if I have to be happy I am happy you are now at home and at peace.
I am not sure who greeted you first in heaven, Aunt Ruth, or your ma, but I am sure you were met with open and loving arms. And we teased about heaven not being ready for you but we were wrong....Heaven was ready, I'm jut not ready for you to have gone there already.
Be peaceful. Rest now safely in the arms of Jesus and until we meet again....we'll talk soon, Uncle Dave, I promise.
Love your niece, Bette Jean
Gina Tomasiewicz
June 19, 2008
I will always remember your wonderful sense of humor, little quirks and love of the outdoors.
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