Gordon Tasker Obituary
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 9, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Winfield. The family will greet friends from 1:00-1:45 P.M. in the Robinson room prior to the service. Private committal services will be held at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Gordon's name may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Winfield or Camp Horizon. Donations may be left in the care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield.
Gordon was born on July 10, 1930 in Miami County, OH, at his family home, to parents Marvin "Tap" Liller and Priscilla Brownlee (Mitchell) Tasker. He attended Elizabeth, OH township schools and graduated high school in 1948. He attended Asbury College, graduating in 1953. While in college, he met the love of his life, Jo Ann Bullock. The couple married on June 5, 1954. Gordon was drafted in 1954 and spent 18 months in the United States Army, stationed in Japan. When he returned, he attended Asbury Theological Seminary, graduating in 1958. While in seminary, Gordon began preaching in Hinton, KY. Later, the family moved to Kansas and Gordon served as a minister in Kensington and Agra (1958-1962), Glasco and Simpson (1963-1968), Kiowa (1968-1974), Leoti (1975-1981), Pleasant Valley UMC in Wichita (1981-1986), and retiring from Kingman (1986-1997) in 1997. The couple retired in Winfield, KS. He enjoyed going to sporting events, golfing, fishing, and reading. Gordon continued to serve the United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School and other ministerial duties.
Gordon is survived by his loving wife (Jo Ann); his four sons: Keith Tasker (Kellie), Dave Tasker (Leigh Ann), Paul Tasker, and Steve Tasker (Sarah); his fourteen grandchildren: Sheila (Kevin), Zachary (Paige), Megann (Albert), Harmony (David), Noah (Britt), Cyruss (Abby), TJ, Dailey (Austin), Tucker; Deacon (Cassandra), Annelise (Jake), Lucas (Jenna), Gabriel "Tap" (Noella) and Jacob (Sara); his sister, Garnett Weirkert; seventeen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother (Murlin Tasker) and a great-granddaughter. Gordon Tasker Tribute Video
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Debbie (Schrock) Davis
May 3, 2025
May the Lord bless you with your memories of your loving husband and father! Pastor Tasker blessed my life in many ways when he was the pastor in Kiowa, KS. We connected again when I moved to Wichita. During that time, I had the honor of he marrying my husband and I over 41 years ago! What a great man of God!
Ben and Cheryl Horyna
May 1, 2025
Gordon, you will be missed by all who knew you. You are now in a better place. God bless your family. You were our Pastor in Kingman for eleven years and our lives were touched by you.
Deb Tasker
May 1, 2025
Gordon was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend & minister. I´m so glad he was able to enjoy JoAnn, family, golfing & sports throughout his senior years. Good memories.
Joni Cornelius
May 1, 2025
Gordon was my first boss when I became a working mom. Being the secretary for the Ki man United Methodist church was my favorite job! I went on to work in county, state & federal government. Ed & I are spending our retirement in Alabama! I have such fond memories of the Tasker family! I'm sure there is a box of Buffalo Bills "stuff" somewhere.....!
Thinking of all of you with love.
Ed & Joni Cornelius
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May 1, 2025
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Bradley Holt
May 1, 2025
So sorry for the loss prayers to your family! Bradley Holt and family!!!
Randy Lawson
April 30, 2025
Gordon meant a lot to me. At 17 in high school in Kiowa he guided me and many weeks I stood with him in front of the church and read from the Bible. In 1981 my infant daughter had heart surgery in Wichita and Gordon was there with me through the entire ordeal and he was my pastor there for several years. When I worked at the Veterans home in Winfield he came to see me and we had a long visit. I retired about a year ago but about 2 months ago I was in Winfield and I stopped to visit with him and his wife for a couple hours. My life was truly blessed to have him in it and I will miss him.
Randy Lawson
Sherry Sibley Riggins
April 30, 2025
Rev. Tasker and my father, Rev. Floyd Sibley served churches in Kiowa, at the same time. They were good friends. Praying for comfort for the family! Sherry Sibley Riggins
mike helmley
April 30, 2025
So very sorry to hear this. Great man that will be missed by all!
Janet Cook
April 30, 2025
Sending hugs and prayers to the Tasker family
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