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Curtis Gordon Obituary

(Jim) passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2010. He leaves behind his wife of 29 years Gloria M. Gordon, his Children, Mark, Robert, Debbie, Julie, John, Michele, and all spouses. His step children Barbara, Deanna, and Donna along with their spouses. Also numerous, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Jim was born in 1929 to John and Frieda Gordon from Rohnerville, California. Jim served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1949 during WWII. He served as ships engineer. Jim also worked in the lumber industry for over 40 years. Jim had love for his wife, family, hunting, reading, going to his cabin, going to both his Fortuna High School reunion, and his U.S.S. Lambson ship reunions, many family reunions, and lastly taking naps, and watching old Westerns. Arrangements are under the care of Sanders Mortuary in Eureka, California. A graveside service will be held on Friday Oct. 8, 2010 at 2p.m. at the Masonic cemetery 5254 Rohnerville Rd. Rohnerville, California. He will be remembered, loved, and admired by one and all. We ALL love you. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click Obits.

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Published by Times-Standard on Oct. 7, 2010.

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October 12, 2010

Gloria,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Crystal Nichols

October 8, 2010

Gloria and family, You know how much we enjoyed our visists with you and Jim. Our prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time. May God comfort you. Ed and Jackie

verne freeman

October 8, 2010

so sorry

Kevin & Rose Wicke

October 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Barber

October 7, 2010

Gloria and Family,
It has been Mike & I pleasure in spending time with you and Jim. He will be missed by many. We hope that he will find that elusive JACKPOT when he is spending time with the angels.
We will keep you all in our prayers. Stay strong as that is what Jim would want.
Mike & Mary Barber

October 7, 2010

The Gordon Family, we will be remembering you during this difficult time. The Bonacci Family. Richard & Patricia

October 7, 2010

Gloria and Family May Gods Peace Love and Grace carry you through this difficult time.
Kevin Hansen

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