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August 23, 2020
Gordon Grender, 90, died on Sunday, August 23, 2020, leaving wife, Evelyn; sister, Jan Heiser with husband, Arlan and son, Jay; children, Andy and Ian, Cindy, David, and Diane; nine grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
Born in the upper midwest, died in the Appalachians, Gordon said in the meantime he did a lot of things, enjoyed many of them, had a wonderful family, and a good life. He was an award-winning professor of geology at Virginia Tech for many years. Gordon is warmly remembered for the books he recorded for his grandchildren's delight and for the native plants and wildlife habitat he nurtured in the backyard. He recommended to all planting a native shrub, and a long walk with someone you love.
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Paulette (Mills) Gore
September 24, 2020
Evelyn, Wishing you peace and comfort at this very sad time...I know you and Gordon meant a lot to my parents while they were living next door to you...May Gordon rest in peace
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Karen DeBord
September 20, 2020
Andy and family-
We mourn with you, the loss of a great man! Karen (DeBord)
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