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He was raised in Arkansas City Ks graduating from Arkansas City High School and then graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva Oklahoma.
In 1959 Gordon met and married the love of his life Shirley Jean Turner in Berlin New Hampshire.
His unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, shape the man he was, being involved in Christian service all of his life.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Kathleen Walker.
He is survived by his wife and children Jaye (Tom) Stanko, & Loy (Trisha) Lack, Lansing Michigan; Veri Stroud, Newton KS; Lyle (Shannon) Lack, Lon Lack Casper Wyoming & Larry Lack, Port St Lucie Florida. Sisters Royce Hurst Arkansas City KS & Karol McNeil Hot Springs Village, AR. 13 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and many nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, Thursday October 30th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, Newton Ks at 10 a.m. Friday October 31, 2025 followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City KS.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Southern Baptist IMB.
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Gustavo & Delores Gomez
November 3, 2025
Prayers to the family! Gordon was a beautiful example to us in what Jesus looks like! His life spoke so much of a living Jesus and that was the light that Jesus spoke of. We will miss him, but have hope that we will see him once again!
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