Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son-in-law, brother, and friend, Richard Lee Gordon, 57, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002 at LDS Hospital as a result of a hemorrhage of the brain.
Richard was born January 23, 1945 in American Fork, Utah to Junious and Helen Johnson Gordon. He was an optimist and peacemaker with an endless sense of humor. His family and friends will always remember his cheerful willingness to help others. Richard grew up in Santaquin and the Provo/Orem area and was the Senior Class President at Orem High School, graduating in 1963. He served in the Brazil South Mission from 1964 to 1966.
He greatly enjoyed his mission and often shared stories about his mission with his family. After his mission he continued his education at BYU.
While at BYU, he met his "love", Monteen Drury, of Provo.
They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on January 22, 1968. Richard served as ROTC Cadet Commander during his Senior year at Brigham Young University and graduated in 1969.
He entered the Air Force in July of 1969 and became an Air Force pilot, taking his flight training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
He was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey where he flew the C-141 Starlifter during the Vietnam War.
After leaving the Air Force he worked for Mt. Bell and AT&T in Marketing and joined the Utah Air National Guard flying the KC-135 tanker. He was activated to full time duty during the Gulf War and continued in the UTANG until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1999.
As a pilot in the Air Force and Utah Air National Guard he flew all over the world. Richard served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Bishop of the Orem 79th/Aspen 4th Ward, High Priest Group Leader and as a Temple Worker for 12 years at the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples.
Richard loved the outdoors and camping. His family has very fond memories of camping trips with Dad.
He had many hobbies and especially loved BYU football.
He loved God, his family, his fellow man and his country. In life, as a child, he was called his fathers shadow, in death he remains so.
Richard is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Monteen; six children: Laralee (Dave) Ireland of Orem, UT; Michelle "Chelle" Gordon of Orem, UT; Gina (Eric) Peterson of American Fork, UT; Ami (Brent) Muhlestein of Orem, UT; Stephen (McKenna) Gordon of Provo, UT and Michael Gordon on a mission in Columbus, OH; five grandchildren: William, Richard, and Joshua Ireland; and Melissa and Rachel Muhlestein; two sisters, Bettylou (Jim) Bean of Elkridge, UT; Janice (Rafael) Castillo of Orem, UT; two brothers, J.D. (Florence) Gordon of Orem, UT; and Stan (Ellen) Gordon, of Vernal, UT; mother-in-law Louise Drury, Provo, UT; sister-in-law Pamela Steele (Mark Gulley), Moreno Valley, CA; and brothers-in-law Bruce "Dru" (Leslie) Drury, Riverton, UT; and Craig (Robin) Drury, Provo, UT.
His parents, Junious and Helen Gordon, and father-in-law Vaughn Drury, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 2 pm in the Lindon West Stake Center, 610 West 100 South in Lindon (at 1050 West 1600 North, Orem).
Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 S. State Street, Orem, and also 12:45-1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the Lindon West Stake Center. Interment in the Orem City Cemetery.
Richard was born January 23, 1945 in American Fork, Utah to Junious and Helen Johnson Gordon. He was an optimist and peacemaker with an endless sense of humor. His family and friends will always remember his cheerful willingness to help others. Richard grew up in Santaquin and the Provo/Orem area and was the Senior Class President at Orem High School, graduating in 1963. He served in the Brazil South Mission from 1964 to 1966.
He greatly enjoyed his mission and often shared stories about his mission with his family. After his mission he continued his education at BYU.
While at BYU, he met his "love", Monteen Drury, of Provo.
They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on January 22, 1968. Richard served as ROTC Cadet Commander during his Senior year at Brigham Young University and graduated in 1969.
He entered the Air Force in July of 1969 and became an Air Force pilot, taking his flight training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
He was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey where he flew the C-141 Starlifter during the Vietnam War.
After leaving the Air Force he worked for Mt. Bell and AT&T in Marketing and joined the Utah Air National Guard flying the KC-135 tanker. He was activated to full time duty during the Gulf War and continued in the UTANG until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1999.
As a pilot in the Air Force and Utah Air National Guard he flew all over the world. Richard served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Bishop of the Orem 79th/Aspen 4th Ward, High Priest Group Leader and as a Temple Worker for 12 years at the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples.
Richard loved the outdoors and camping. His family has very fond memories of camping trips with Dad.
He had many hobbies and especially loved BYU football.
He loved God, his family, his fellow man and his country. In life, as a child, he was called his fathers shadow, in death he remains so.
Richard is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Monteen; six children: Laralee (Dave) Ireland of Orem, UT; Michelle "Chelle" Gordon of Orem, UT; Gina (Eric) Peterson of American Fork, UT; Ami (Brent) Muhlestein of Orem, UT; Stephen (McKenna) Gordon of Provo, UT and Michael Gordon on a mission in Columbus, OH; five grandchildren: William, Richard, and Joshua Ireland; and Melissa and Rachel Muhlestein; two sisters, Bettylou (Jim) Bean of Elkridge, UT; Janice (Rafael) Castillo of Orem, UT; two brothers, J.D. (Florence) Gordon of Orem, UT; and Stan (Ellen) Gordon, of Vernal, UT; mother-in-law Louise Drury, Provo, UT; sister-in-law Pamela Steele (Mark Gulley), Moreno Valley, CA; and brothers-in-law Bruce "Dru" (Leslie) Drury, Riverton, UT; and Craig (Robin) Drury, Provo, UT.
His parents, Junious and Helen Gordon, and father-in-law Vaughn Drury, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 2 pm in the Lindon West Stake Center, 610 West 100 South in Lindon (at 1050 West 1600 North, Orem).
Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 S. State Street, Orem, and also 12:45-1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the Lindon West Stake Center. Interment in the Orem City Cemetery.
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son-in-law, brother, and friend, Richard Lee Gordon, 57, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002 at LDS Hospital as a result of a hemorrhage of the brain.
Richard was born January 23, 1945 in American Fork, Utah to Junious and Helen Johnson Gordon. He was an optimist and peacemaker with an endless sense of humor. His family and friends will always remember his cheerful willingness to help others. Richard grew up in Santaquin and the Provo/Orem area and was the Senior Class President at Orem High School, graduating in 1963. He served in the Brazil South Mission from 1964 to 1966.
He greatly enjoyed his mission and often shared stories about his mission with his family. After his mission he continued his education at BYU.
While at BYU, he met his "love", Monteen Drury, of Provo.
They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on January 22, 1968. Richard served as ROTC Cadet Commander during his Senior year at Brigham Young University and graduated in 1969.
He entered the Air Force in July of 1969 and became an Air Force pilot, taking his flight training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
He was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey where he flew the C-141 Starlifter during the Vietnam War.
After leaving the Air Force he worked for Mt. Bell and AT&T in Marketing and joined the Utah Air National Guard flying the KC-135 tanker. He was activated to full time duty during the Gulf War and continued in the UTANG until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1999.
As a pilot in the Air Force and Utah Air National Guard he flew all over the world. Richard served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Bishop of the Orem 79th/Aspen 4th Ward, High Priest Group Leader and as a Temple Worker for 12 years at the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples.
Richard loved the outdoors and camping. His family has very fond memories of camping trips with Dad.
He had many hobbies and especially loved BYU football.
He loved God, his family, his fellow man and his country. In life, as a child, he was called his fathers shadow, in death he remains so.
Richard is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Monteen; six children: Laralee (Dave) Ireland of Orem, UT; Michelle "Chelle" Gordon of Orem, UT; Gina (Eric) Peterson of American Fork, UT; Ami (Brent) Muhlestein of Orem, UT; Stephen (McKenna) Gordon of Provo, UT and Michael Gordon on a mission in Columbus, OH; five grandchildren: William, Richard, and Joshua Ireland; and Melissa and Rachel Muhlestein; two sisters, Bettylou (Jim) Bean of Elkridge, UT; Janice (Rafael) Castillo of Orem, UT; two brothers, J.D. (Florence) Gordon of Orem, UT; and Stan (Ellen) Gordon, of Vernal, UT; mother-in-law Louise Drury, Provo, UT; sister-in-law Pamela Steele (Mark Gulley), Moreno Valley, CA; and brothers-in-law Bruce "Dru" (Leslie) Drury, Riverton, UT; and Craig (Robin) Drury, Provo, UT.
His parents, Junious and Helen Gordon, and father-in-law Vaughn Drury, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 2 pm in the Lindon West Stake Center, 610 West 100 South in Lindon (at 1050 West 1600 North, Orem).
Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 S. State Street, Orem, and also 12:45-1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the Lindon West Stake Center. Interment in the Orem City Cemetery.
Richard was born January 23, 1945 in American Fork, Utah to Junious and Helen Johnson Gordon. He was an optimist and peacemaker with an endless sense of humor. His family and friends will always remember his cheerful willingness to help others. Richard grew up in Santaquin and the Provo/Orem area and was the Senior Class President at Orem High School, graduating in 1963. He served in the Brazil South Mission from 1964 to 1966.
He greatly enjoyed his mission and often shared stories about his mission with his family. After his mission he continued his education at BYU.
While at BYU, he met his "love", Monteen Drury, of Provo.
They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on January 22, 1968. Richard served as ROTC Cadet Commander during his Senior year at Brigham Young University and graduated in 1969.
He entered the Air Force in July of 1969 and became an Air Force pilot, taking his flight training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
He was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey where he flew the C-141 Starlifter during the Vietnam War.
After leaving the Air Force he worked for Mt. Bell and AT&T in Marketing and joined the Utah Air National Guard flying the KC-135 tanker. He was activated to full time duty during the Gulf War and continued in the UTANG until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1999.
As a pilot in the Air Force and Utah Air National Guard he flew all over the world. Richard served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Bishop of the Orem 79th/Aspen 4th Ward, High Priest Group Leader and as a Temple Worker for 12 years at the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples.
Richard loved the outdoors and camping. His family has very fond memories of camping trips with Dad.
He had many hobbies and especially loved BYU football.
He loved God, his family, his fellow man and his country. In life, as a child, he was called his fathers shadow, in death he remains so.
Richard is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Monteen; six children: Laralee (Dave) Ireland of Orem, UT; Michelle "Chelle" Gordon of Orem, UT; Gina (Eric) Peterson of American Fork, UT; Ami (Brent) Muhlestein of Orem, UT; Stephen (McKenna) Gordon of Provo, UT and Michael Gordon on a mission in Columbus, OH; five grandchildren: William, Richard, and Joshua Ireland; and Melissa and Rachel Muhlestein; two sisters, Bettylou (Jim) Bean of Elkridge, UT; Janice (Rafael) Castillo of Orem, UT; two brothers, J.D. (Florence) Gordon of Orem, UT; and Stan (Ellen) Gordon, of Vernal, UT; mother-in-law Louise Drury, Provo, UT; sister-in-law Pamela Steele (Mark Gulley), Moreno Valley, CA; and brothers-in-law Bruce "Dru" (Leslie) Drury, Riverton, UT; and Craig (Robin) Drury, Provo, UT.
His parents, Junious and Helen Gordon, and father-in-law Vaughn Drury, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 2 pm in the Lindon West Stake Center, 610 West 100 South in Lindon (at 1050 West 1600 North, Orem).
Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 S. State Street, Orem, and also 12:45-1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the Lindon West Stake Center. Interment in the Orem City Cemetery.
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