Obit: Gordon, Marie H. (1917* - 2010)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Gordon,

----Source: The Cornell Courier - Sentinel (Cornell, WI) 2 /17/2010

Gordon, Marie H. (Meyers) (1917* - 13 FEB 2010)

Marie H. (Meyers) Gordon, aged 92, passed on February 13, 2010, from this earthly body to join her husband of nearly 60 years, Robert H. Gordon, who has waited since 2001 for her arrival.

Marie was born in 1917, as the third child of Martin and Anna Meyers, and was raised in the rural north woods of Jump River. She is survived by a sister, Matilda (Tillie) Stendel of Menomonie, WI.

They were married in Jump River, WI, on December 28, 1941. They worked together to build a full life and home in Eau Claire, WI. They had five children to fill the house.

Marie was teaching school in Jump River in 1940 when she met Bob Gordon, of Chetek, WI. They were married in 1941, and the war effort brought them from Jump River to eventually live in Eau Claire. Marie passed along her desire for education as she encouraged her children and grandchildren to be willing to learn new things. She raised a family through poor times with a richness of a big garden. She encouraged us that things were possible when we worked together.

Marie was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church congregation and a member of the Lois Circle Ladies group. She felt a strong connection to God as a source of strength and guidance. She always reminded us that "God doesn't make junk!" She joined the Grace Lutheran Al-Anon Thursday group and became a treasured longtime member for her smile and support. She was an enthusiastic card player who was always ready to join in.

Marie lived the final stages of her life at the Country Terrace of Altoona residence center and The Rose Cottage at The Clairemont in Eau Claire. The family extends their gratitude to Vicki and her staff at Country Terrace and the staff at the Rose Cottage and Northwest Hospice for their patient and loving care. The family says a special thank-you to those friends who kept their weekly visit with Marie to the end of her life.

Marie is survived by her children, Milo Gordon, of Colby WI, Jim and Barb Gordon, of Altoona, WI, Linda Marie and William (Doc) Rogers, of Eau Claire, Lorrie Gordon and Marty Watson of Seattle, WA, and Larry Gordon and Kathy Walker of Twin Lakes, WI. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.

They had a large and energetic family, and the house was frequently filled with the happy noise of family and friends that were always welcomed and encouraged to visit.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Claus and Martin, and sister Dora Kochevar.

Her children invite friends and family to a Celebration of Life at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire on Saturday. February 27, 2010. The church will be open for visitation beginning at 11 a.m. until the service starts at 1:00 p.m. Marie will rest next to Bob at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Jump River.

The family suggests that memorials in Marie's name may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church Youth Program, 1804 Highland Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701.

Evergreen Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

Note: *Complete birth data was not published in the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram.