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Jack Hugh Gordon
October 3, 1937 - November 13, 2014

Jack Hugh Gordon

Jack Hugh Gordon
Oct 3, 1937 - Nov 13, 2014

Jack Hugh Gordon
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Jack Hugh Gordon, 77, husband of Betty Gordon, died Nov. 13, 2014 at Story County Medical Center's long term care unit in Nevada, Iowa. A celebration of life memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday November 19th at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, with a gathering of friends and family one hour before the service. A luncheon will follow.

He was born Oct. 3, 1937 in Mason City, Iowa to Hughie Lonzo and Helen Rosaline (Penny) Gordon.
He was raised in Boone, Iowa graduating in 1956 from Boone HS.
He married Sharon Peterson on March 8, 1958 Marion Street United Methodist Church, Boone.

To this marriage were born 3 children in Boone: Tammy Jo, Ricky Dean, and Kimberly Sue Gordon. They were divorced in 1968.

Jack worked for Boone Construction, Wade's Skelly gas station, and Redekers in Boone.

Feb. 1968, Jack started working for Iowa State Highway Commission/Dept. of Transportation as an Equipment Operator 1. Later he promoted to EO 2 running the dragline for 15 years for 6 maintenance garage areas assigned to the Ames Maintenance Residency.

Jack transferred to the District 1 Paint Crew for 15 years running the paint controls for centerlines and edge lines around central Iowa. Later he was promoted to Garage Operations Assistance in this job. Their paint crew was selected twice for DOT's PROUD AWARDS for their innovations/work.

For 30 winters, he did snow removal and opening up blocked state highways. Three times one night on the icy roads, his snowplow slid off the road into the ditches while Betty listened to their cb radio as he worked every time.

Jack loved working with his hands making wooden toys, crafts galore, automotive, electrical, and his tending to his vegetable garden for years. He helped many friends building/remodeling.

Oct. 5, 1974, Jack married Betty Jean Tungesvik at Salem Lutheran Church, Roland, Iowa. They recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with their immediate family members.

Survivors: wife, Betty; daughter, Tammy Colvin, Ames; son, Ricky Gordon, Boone; 1 brother, Dean/Jan Gordon, Dayton; 2 nieces: Missy/Tim Bartholomew, Ogden; and Shelly/Pat Allaire, Cambridge.

In-laws: Carroll/Judy Tungesvik, Boone; Virgil/Vickie Tungesvik, Iowa City; Loren/Mary Jo Tungesvik, Radcliffe; Merritt Reisetter, Radcliffe; and 9 nieces/nephews including special niece, Ashley Platte.

Preceded in death by both his parents: Hughie in March 1958; Helen in Nov. 1979; 1 daughter, Kimberly, 3, in Nov. 1964; his in-laws: Alice and Silas Tungesvik, Marilyn Reisetter, and Cheryl Tungesvik.

Jack's body was donated for medical research study to the Des Moines University.

Inurnment will take place at Mamrelund Cemetery, E. of Randall, Iowa in a private service at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Iowa Chapter of America Parkinson Disease Assn. at PO Box 507 Waukee, Iowa 50263.

Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

your loving wife of 40 years, Bettyg on Nov 29, 2014

CandleThank you to ALLL 10 people who left touching memories of working with Jack or growing up with him in Boone.

They each touched my heart.

Thank you for taking the time to stop and tell me that Jack effected each of your lives at the DOT and elsewhere.

THANKSGIVING WAS LONELY WITHOUT JACK as we had the church deliver us our holiday meals.

I went to the church and met 3 strangers; each had just moved to town and never been there before so I told them of the Christmas one and where it will be held as well.

RIP and nice knowing you are finally PAIN FREE JACK!

jo craig on Nov 20, 2014

Dear Betty, I kept looking for you after you said Jack would or might be coming to Green Hills. Glad he was being cared for in Nevada. Was interested in his service with the DOT, as my husband was an inspector out of the DOT residence office. It's a whole lot being alone, but you can do it. Thinking of you, Jo craig

Lori & Kenny Anderson on Nov 17, 2014

CandleOur deepest sympathy to Betty & family on the passing of Jack. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.

Doug Johns on Nov 17, 2014

CandleSo sorry that I cannot be at Jack's service Betty. But my thoughts will be with you and family. Take care.

Ken Meeks on Nov 17, 2014

Dear Betty & Family,

Rody & I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you on your loss of Jack. He was a great asset to the DOT's District 1's team and served the public admirably during his years of service.

While neither Rody or I can attend the memorial service, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Don & Georgeane Schumann November 16, 2014 on Nov 16, 2014

Betty & Family,
Our sincere condolences to you on your loss of Jack. For all the 30 years Jack worked at the ISHC/ IA DOT maintaning interstate and primary highways in the large center area of the state of Iowa, he was always dedicated to providing the very best of help and service to his fellow employees and to the public. When help was needed he was always there to take care of whatever was needed.
Jack isn't present on earth with us now, but many good memories of him are. We all can be proud of what Jack stood for and did.

Martha (Warrick) Hilsabeck on Nov 16, 2014

Grew up going to Helen and Hugh's with my folks. Jack was always so much fun and always enjoyed spending time there with him and Dean. My sincerest sympathy in your loss.

Helen Friest on Nov 16, 2014

Sympathy to you Betty on your loss of Jack. Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Dennis & Helen

Kay Anderson on Nov 16, 2014

Betty and family, please accept my sympathies, I will keep you in my prayers.

Harry Fortney on Nov 16, 2014

Betty and family,
I met Jack at work.
He was always friendly and in good spirits. He was a good, honest, and dedicated man.
Sorry for your loss

Paul Durham on Nov 15, 2014

CandleJack and I had a lot of good times at work and away from work. One night away from work he met Betty and I was there. What a time!!! He was a good man!

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Nov
19
Wednesday
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care
414 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM


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Nov
19
Wednesday
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care
414 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
2:00 PM


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