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David Gordon Obituary

David Andrew Gordon, 45, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 8, 2014, he was born in Everett on February 18, 1969. Dave was a very kind, compassionate, big hearted person and loved his children, family, and friends very much. He loved to sail on Puget Sound and loved Seattle. Telephony was his career, starting at GTE/Verizon when he was 19, and held many positions over the years. Dave was still working for Frontier Communications when he passed for a total of 26 years. David is survived by his loving children, Courtney Gordon, and Samuel Gordon, also father, Stuart Andrew Gordon (Lynn), mother, Christie Bailey (Curt); grandmother, Edith Palo; brothers and sisters, Chad Gordon (Tosha), Andrea Waud (Chris), Sara Gordon, Brett Bailey (Karli) and Jennifer Bailey-Files (Joe); and many nieces and nephews that he dearly loved. Also his uncle Ross (Mary) Gordon, aunts, Margaret Tveraa, Theresa Stribling (Sandy), Linda Palo Waggoner (Mark); along with many loving cousins. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Doreen Gordon, William (Bill) Palo, Dave's Grammie Kate Hartz, his uncle, Scott Palo; brother, Justin Bailey, and step mother, Jane Gordon. Services in celebration of Dave's life will be at the 92nd Street Church of Christ, 4226 92nd St NE, Marysville 98270 at 11:00 on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Attendees are encouraged to share their stories and memories of Dave during the service. Coffee and cookies will be served following the service at the church.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Jun. 15 to Jun. 20, 2014.

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Stormy

May 6, 2025

I think of you all the time "Livid Gordon" you are so terribly missed xo

Pattie Cressell

June 10, 2021

thinking of all of you ...its just painful..love you all

Pattie Cressell

June 9, 2020

i know David was so loved by his kids and family..i wish you all sweet memories

Pattie Cressell

June 9, 2019

Time passes but sorrow remains for those that love you

Bonnie Jones

July 7, 2014

I was so sad to hear about Dave's sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I worked with Dave at theHalls-lake yard at GTE/Verizon; we enjoy working together,taking our breaks together and we loved talking about everything. I am so sad, I just found out, my heartfelt condolences to his family.

Karen Klier Guiloreza

June 23, 2014

Deepest sympathies to Dave's family.

Linda (Montague) Reeves

June 23, 2014

Dear Christie, I am so saddened by your son's sudden and untimely death. My heart goes out to you, Curt, and all of David's family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Cindy St.Clair

June 22, 2014

Christie & family: I'm so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.

June 21, 2014

Dear Stu and Family:

It is with a sad heart that I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.. Love, Cousin Paula and Mary-Elizabeth

Greg & Nancy Goodfellow

June 20, 2014

Dave was a great guy. Both Greg & I were fond of him and enjoyed working with him. He will be missed by many. We are truly sorry for your loss.

Pattie and Ronnie Cressell

June 20, 2014

Ronnie and I were so saddened to hear of Dave's passing.

Kathy Fritts

June 19, 2014

I remember when he first started at the phone company such a nice young man. So very sorry for your loss.

Patti Nordby

June 19, 2014

My deepest sympathy to all of Dave's family. A life taken far too soon.

Kelly & Danielle Anderson

June 19, 2014

We were sorry to hear of Dave's sudden passing, we both worked with Dave at the phone company and truely enjoyed him! We had a lot of fun sailing out in Puget Sound with him. He will be missed by many.

June 18, 2014

Dave, was kind and a gentleman. Always a smile for myself a technicians wife myself. I am so sorry for the whole familys loss of such a great person.

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