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Gordon Nutter Obituary
June 1, 1955
September 5, 2016
Gordon James Nutter, 61 years old from Sun Valley, NV, passed away on September 5, 2016 surrounded by family. Gordon was born on June 1, 1955 in Richland, Washington to Harold and Josephine (Hemming) Nutter. Gordon married Christine Park on September 6, 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They moved to Reno, Nevada in 1987 where they raised two children, Joshua and Kimber. Gordon was an avid mountain man and an active member of the Lakes Crossing Muzzleloaders. He loved being outdoors shooting, camping and hunting as often as possible. Gordon was a mechanic by trade, but in his younger years his passion was racing stock cars.
Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Josephine, and his sister Jolene, He is survived by his wife Christine, son Joshua, daughter Kimber, brother Robert and beloved dog Buddy.
There will be a service for Gordon at the Walton's Sparks Funeral home, 1745 Sullivan Ln. Sparks, NV, on Friday, September 9, 2016. We will have visitation from 5:00-6:00 pm, and the service will begin at 6:00 pm. Please come and share your memories of Gordon and celebrate his life.
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Ruby Collins
September 3, 2025
You are missed so much RIP my friend
Ruby collins
September 11, 2021
Wow time goes by so fast!! Can't believe it's been 5 years! You were a good man!! Miss you!! Love Ruby
Susan Karnes
September 2, 2021
I can't believe it has been five years without. Still miss you to this day but I know and Mom are having a good time. Love you always. Thinking of you Chris, Josh, and Kimber sending all my love.
Kimber Michael
September 7, 2020
Love you dad. I miss you every day.
October 1, 2016
Chris and family,
So sorry to hear about Gordon. He had such a cheerful personality, easy to talk to and a willingness to help out. I admired him a lot.
Steve Norman
Retired Teacher
Sun Valley
September 11, 2016
Gone but not forgotten.
Jon Romer
September 10, 2016
Gordy,
Thanks for cheering up my long day and watching out for me. There are so many fond memories of you at work.
You are truly missed...your wit, smile and light warmheartedness...
Ruby Collins
September 9, 2016
Gordon you will be missed so much! I love you! Chris I'm so sorry I don't know what to say just know that I love you and I'm here for you!!RIP Gordon xoxo
Roxanna Silva
September 9, 2016
You were a great guy. I'm so thankful for all you and your family have done for me and my family through the years. You will be greatly missed. Aloha oe!
Lea Lui
September 8, 2016
We love and miss you, Grandpa Gordon. Grandma Chris, we are always here for you. We love you and Kimber and Josh.
---Love, The Monkeys
Larry Lagace
September 8, 2016
I'm going to miss you Gordy, thank you for keeping my truck serviced and safe to drive. Most of all, thanks for your friendship over all these years. I wish I would of got to know you better. I was hoping you could of made it to bike night at P.J.s. and have a couple beers with you. It was truly a pleasure working with you. Ups has lost a great mechanic and human being. God Bless you Gordy. See you around.
Kevin Draper
September 8, 2016
Chris, we are so sorry that we will be unable to attend the visitation and service for Gordon, but rest assured that we will be thinking of you and your family and that our hearts reach out to you. You are injour daily prayers and thoughts. It's been a rough year, but you are strong and will make it through this. If there is anything we can do, please reach out to us.
All our love,
Kevin and Wen
Kelly and Dane Nott
September 8, 2016
God bless your family, Chris. Much love...so very sorry to hear.
The Pinkertons
September 8, 2016
I was told that time heals all. The pain will get easier. The memories last forever! My prayers are with you. Love Chris & Family
Robby and Lyn
September 8, 2016
God bless his family.
Rich Dominguez
September 8, 2016
Kind and friendly, always a joke and a smile. Taught me so much about the traditional muzzle loading rifle, history and lore of the trappers, explorers, and mountain men. He will be missed, and always remembered.
Elissa and Khalil Batiste
September 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Josh is a very important part of me and my son, Khalil Lowrys' life. Comfort and peace the family.
Kimber Nutter
September 8, 2016
I will miss you dad
Susan Karnes
September 7, 2016
I am going to miss you so much. You were a great brother in-law and always there for me when I needed you. You were a part of my life for such a long time it is hard to think of it without you.
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