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William Gordon Obituary

Gordon William J. Gordon. The cycling community lost a leader and friend Saturday morning when William J. Gordon passed away suddenly while biking with friends. A Dublin resident, Bill was born February 22, 1959 in Elyria, Ohio. He graduated from Huron High School in 1977, and from Ohio Northern University in 1981 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. At the time of his death he was Events Director for Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Earlier in his career, Bill was an executive in the newspaper printing industry. He was preceded in death by his birth mother Nancy Yarrington Gordon and nephew William Michael Gordon. He is survived by his wife, Julie Zickar Gordon, who he met while attending Ohio Northern; his son, William Ryan Gordon; his daughter, Abigail Katherine Gordon; his father and mother, Richard J. and Linda K. Gordon, Dublin, Ohio; his two brothers, Scott Gordon (Samantha) Cincinnati, Ohio, Bryan Gordon (Megan) Dublin, Ohio; and his two sisters, Linda Hoptry (James) Medina, Ohio, Jennifer Duwel (Kyle) Dayton, Ohio; and his 11 nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio on Friday, June 17 from 4-8 p.m. with a funeral mass on June 18, at 11 a.m. at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, and interment at Dublin Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's memory to GOBA, Bike Lady, Pedal-With-Pete, or Yay Bikes. To send an online condolence, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2016.

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June 21, 2016

to Brian & Megan I send much love & sympathy to your entire family for the loss of your brother. Such sadness for Bill's wife, parents, siblings,& extended family. I wish for you many
blessings in your future... Melanie Patridge

June 21, 2016

I send prayers of comfort to my Grandmother's friends,Linda & Dick Gordon and their entire family w/love from Tess Patridge

Amy Sealts

June 17, 2016

Godspeed Bill. You were one of the great ones. Spirited yet calm, even in a flood. Thanks for the learning and the laughter. I won't forget you. ~ Amy Sealts GOBA 2016 Town Coordinator

janet brumfield

June 17, 2016

It is hard to believe that Bill is no longer on this Earth but he lives on in our hearts and minds. May his family and friends find peace and solace in his eternal presence.

Eva Simons

June 15, 2016

Bill was a great and inspiring leader, and a friend to many of us in the cycling community. May his spirit live on, to comfort and protect his family and friends.

Cathy Greiwe

June 15, 2016

I will remember Bill from his visibility always extending a smile during GOBA , he was on every street corner in each town highly visible. I even saw him dropping off a cyclist last summer with his bike, he passed me smiling waving from his car in Utica area after a COP ride.
He was known to friends of mine or my sister who cycled with him. He will be honored with every turn of our pedals especially this coming week on GOBA that he has I am sure so thoughtfully planned. My deep sympathy to his family and friends he will not be forgotten he made a large impact on our cycling family.

Roy Burnham

June 15, 2016

Ride on across heaven, shine down on us. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace friend.

Roberta Hoptry

June 15, 2016

My thoughts and prays are with Bill's family in their time of loss. Your special memories of times past with Bill will always be with you.

Mike Cassel

June 14, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies to Bill's family and friends. I met Bill while working with the medical staff with GOBA....he was always a nice guy, warm and personable....prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.

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