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Jacky Daughenbaugh
July 26, 2013
Well my friend, it's been a year now and not a day passes that I don't think about you and miss you. It is still so hard to believe that your are gone. Gone way too soon! I know you're enjoying heaven, but I wish you were here with us. So many things just aren't the same without you! You were the kindest and most generous person and I'm a better person for having known you! Keep an eye on us and every time I see a butterfly, I will know you're near! I'm sure you've got great seats to all the games, so you and my dad better save us some seats! I know you'll have some Pepsi and my favorite dip waiting. I'm sure you're keeping everyone up there in line! I love and miss you my friend!!! Go Seminoles!!!
Bobbie Anding (Gordon )
November 7, 2012
Yes, we sure do!!! It is still so hard to really believe it is forever. We still miss all those little thoughtful gestures that meant so much. Thank you for your message.
November 6, 2012
We miss you so so so soooo much Ms. Gordon! You truly were "Unforgetable"!

Patty and Michael, 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Bobbie Anding
August 22, 2012

taken at Michael's wedding
August 22, 2012
August 15, 2012
Will, Bobbie and the Gordon family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It's been a long time since I have seen Patty, but I do remember her fun loving spirit. I will pray for God's strength and comfort as you mourn the loss of someone so dear.
Diane Grissom Dean
August 2, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Gordon family. I was so lucky to know Patty at Sandalwood and was on the swim team with her, Anne, and Michael. My favorite memories of her were her ability to make you smile, laugh, and just feel comfortable. Her humor and personality was a gift to all that knew her. The drive down to the state meet with her and Mrs. Gordon driving a van load of us swimmers was so much fun. She will forever be remembered and loved.
Pete A
August 2, 2012
Rest in peace, Ms. Gordon. Your class was the best part of my day for six years. And I won't soon forget the lesson you personified to a generation of Ortega boys: the girls are just as tough as we are--if not tougher!
Lori Slaughter
July 31, 2012
Such a loss - Patti's wonderful conversations will be missed. A favorite teacher to many - a kind person to all.
Cathy Hyder
July 31, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all of Patty's family. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Always fun and full of life. I went to high school with her and we were in the Anchor Club together. I graduated with Mike. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Love in Christ,
Cathy Holt Hyder
Robert Lim
July 31, 2012
I had the honor to meet such a wonderful person in Patty. I was one of physical therapist that treated her when she came into the clinic for treatment. We had so many things in common such as graduating from Sandalwood and from Florida State. She always made me smile and laugh every single time. Heaven has welcomed an angel!!!!
Mary S.
July 31, 2012
Will,
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your sister. May God bless you and your family at this sad time.
Jacqueline Reigel
July 31, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Gordon family who were neighbors of mine for many years. Patty was instrumental in getting my children into swimming events and I spent many Saturdays timing swimmers. She was a very pleasant young lady and I am greived to hear of her passing. My prayers are with all her family.
July 31, 2012
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the Gordon family. Patty was a wonderful teacher and her St. Mark's family will miss her. Every child who went to Earthshine will always remember her rendition of "Unforgettable". We pray for your comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Scott, Jennifer, Ashton and Reed Hanigan
Judy/Fred Witt
July 31, 2012
The Witt family sends our deepest, heartfelt, prayers and thoughts to the entire Gordon family. Remembering Patty in so many fun times, Im sure she does not want us to be sad. We will miss her as she was a great girl, and a very good friend to our son, Kevin.
Bill and
Anne, let all the happy memories help you to cope at this sad time. Our Love
Bad Alice & Bruce McCormick
July 31, 2012
I never saw Patty without a big smile on her face. She was a delightful and charming young lady...always willing to help. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family
Joyce Dolan
July 31, 2012
I'll never forget the day that I moved from Jacksonville to Baltimore. Patty helped me stuff my car so full that we couldn't close the door. We sat on the step and laughed until we cried. Patty will be greatly missed! My love, thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kathy Kissner-Kazmierczak
July 31, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all the Gordons, may you find comfort in your memories of Patty. She was a fun-loving,wonderful person and a Buffett concert will never be the same! I know she will be greatly missed by everyone that was blessed to know her.
Howard Arner
July 31, 2012
We will miss you Patty. Looks like you did good in your life and God will appreciate you. I will miss you, but I take heart knowing you are in a better place.
Howard
July 30, 2012
Patty was a very special person My girls loved her at St. Mark's. She will be in the hearts of all of all of the kids she taught. Our thoughts are with her family.
Jackie Cook
Emily Haughton Pepper
Page Haughton Marchman
Kim Wood
July 30, 2012
May you rest in peace Patty!!! Always a sweet girl when we were in Sandalwood together!! God bless your family in their time of grief!!!
Kim Wood c/o 82
Brian Martin
July 30, 2012
God must have needed a babysitter in Heaven, because she was certainly the best babysitter on Earth!
Monica Esposito
July 30, 2012
The entire Gordon family is in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. I personally have the fondest memories of her. An angel and very special person is how I'll always remember Patty. God Bless.
~Monica & Bob Esposito
Jean-Marie Harner
July 30, 2012
My life is richer for having had Patty pass through it--all of our lives are. Her laughter and sense of humor will be missed greatly.
Will and Kim Loving
July 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the wonderful Gordon family. Kim and I will always remember Patty as someone who brightened your day whenever you would see her and we are both better for knowing her.
Earliene Pearson Kennon
July 30, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Gordon Family. We do not always understand why things happen but in time God's glory will shine. He always turns the saddest most desperate situations around when we let Him.
I loved Patty, I remember her as though it was just yesterday in the hallsways at Sandalwood. She always had a cute smile on her face and such a sweet disposition at all times. She was so kind to everyone. May God's sweet spirit sweep through your hearts and home and give you peace during this time. I love your family and will keep you in my prayers!
Lori and Scott McWilliams
July 30, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Gordon Family. Sometimes you meet someone and you know right away you met someone special and that was Patty. She will be missed but not forgotten. May God's peace be with you all.
Alex & Austin Wester
July 30, 2012
Ms. Gordon, we will always remember and be thankful for your guidance and support of us during our years at SMEDS and beyond. We will continue to run our races with you in mind. You will be missed!
Ralph and Janice Hanks
July 30, 2012
Patty will be missed at our FSU tailgate parties. She was always smiling and full of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
John and Louise Steensma
July 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Patty's family during this difficult time. May God give you His special peace that goes beyond all our understanding.
Kevin Witt
July 30, 2012
More than a friend, Patty became a sister of mine over the years. Since having the pleasure of meeting & working with this fine person at FSU, she always cared. The caring took us to the highest of lasting relationships. The Gordon family warmly welcomed me in as a child and sibling, basically when they saw there was no getting rid of me. :) Whenever I needed a friend, Patty was there either in person or over the phone - sharing her endless friendship of good energy, comradery and many, many laughs! Jacky D put it in total truth & perspective... Patty with her heart of gold is still doing her work for others, I'm sure, in the light as she did here with us. I'll continue to count on her guidance. Thank you sis, for always being there. God bless my family Gordon. My best always, Kevin
Dawn Woodle
July 30, 2012
I did not know Patty but I am a fellow graduate of Sandalwood c/o 85. My condolences to the family and may God give you strength. God bless.
The Bazar family
July 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prays are with you on this day.
Barby Daughenbaugh McMasters
July 30, 2012
If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say ‘goodbye'
You were gone before we knew it
and only God knows why
Our hearts still aches in sadness
and secret tears will flow
What it meant to love you -
No one can ever know
But now we know you want us
to mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store
Since you'll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today -
A hallowed place within our hearts
is where you'll always stay
Margo Bliss
July 30, 2012
Patty was a delightful friend who always made me feel better when I was troubled. Her wonderful wit worked on adults and children alike. It's hard to imagine the St. Mark's campus without her. My prayers are with her family at this time of such great sadness and loss.
Jacky Daughenbaugh
July 30, 2012
Patty was one of my best friends. Words can't describe how much I will miss her. She had a heart of gold and I am a better person for having known her these past 21 years. She was a blessing in my life and I am proud to have called her my friend. Although I would give anything to have her here with us, I have comfort in knowing she is watching down on me. She was an angel on earth and now she her wings in heaven. My thought and prayers are with her wonderful family!! I love you all!
Love and Hugs!
Jacky D.
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