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Gordon Tree Zitting

1938 - 2021

Gordon Tree Zitting obituary, 1938-2021

BORN

1938

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy

1950 East Dimple Dell Road

Sandy, Utah

Gordon Zitting Obituary

Gordon Tree Zitting, born March 7, 1938, passed quietly away on December 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wives Joyce Dotterer Zitting and Janice Corey Zitting. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Kelsch Zitting and his children; Kelley George, Mary Jeffs, Ronald Zitting, Richard Zitting, Mark Zitting, Gordon Zitting Jr., Robert Zitting, Allen Zitting, Lorin Zitting, Judy Marchant, Laura Lopez, Joyce Steed, David Zitting, Jeffrey Zitting, Barbara Boss, Jennifer Corey, Ruth Green, Thomas Zitting, Daniel Zitting, Darryl Zitting, Brooke Zitting, Suzanne Morrison, Louis Zitting and Madison Longeuay.

Gordon was a successful inventor and entrepreneur. He loved to make big ideas come to reality and helped coach many of his children to become successful entrepreneurs. Gordon loved our country and the freedom it harbored. More than anything he loved the people around him including hundreds of family members, friends, and business associates, all of whom considered him a true friend and ally. Gordon's undying faith in his people and optimism for the future was a blessing to all around him.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) in Sandy, Utah. A viewing will be held on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and on Tuesday morning one hour prior to the services. For information to watch the services online or to leave a condolence for Gordon's family, please visit larkincares.com. We wish to thank our many friends for their love and kindness to Gordon's family.

As a health precaution, our family is requiring everyone attending to wear a mask. We are also discouraging any hugging or shaking of hands. Thank you for keeping all of us safe. -

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Dec. 21 to Dec. 25, 2021.

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Vee

March 3, 2022

I didn't know that you have been passed away my heart was totally broken thank you so much sir for all the help you did for us everything you did for us makes my whole family members happy thank you for all the joy you given to us

Rusty Peck

January 5, 2022

Gordon was a true friend and always considered him family. The world has lost a great man and I will always cherish the fun times we shared.

Brenda Kirk

December 27, 2021

I have cut this Great Gentle Man hair for over 30 years. My Son Brett grew up knowing Gordon "Our Best Friend"This World as lost a GREAT Man RIP See you again XOXO

Alberta Cinelli

December 26, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I knew Gordon from my job at HPS...my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family...RIP Gordon

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Karen (Kunz) McBride

December 23, 2021

Dorothy, Gordon was one of my favorite people in the world. My thoughts & prayers are with you. May God bless you greatly.

JR and Steve Green

December 22, 2021

There are no words to adequately describe the sympathy and love we have for your whole family. We have been fortunate to call Gordon, Dorothy & J our dear friends. Our hearts are with you Dorothy and all of you kids whom we love dearly. Your family is the most amazing loving successful families we´ve had the pleasure of knowing. Gordon had the brains of genius and the heart of a loving lion. We treasure the time we were honored to spend with him. Dorothy, we love you always. Brooke and Madison, you are cherished beyond words. Much Love JR & Steve Green.

Evelyn Zitting Hammon

December 21, 2021

I´ve always loved uncle Gordon dearly. He has been such a fun example in the entire Zitting clan. His kids are the best ever!! I´m so glad as cousins we got to hang out and grow up together!!

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Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy

1950 East Dimple Dell Road 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092

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