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Larry N. Gordon
1932 - 2018
Larry Nelson Gordon passed away February 2nd in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born October 24, 1932 to Henry Dale Gordon and Olive Mae (Stone) Gordon in Forest City, Missouri. Larry grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado and attended Palmer High School. At the age of 20 Larry enlisted in the Marine Corps serving in the Korean War. Larry moved back to his home in Colorado where he met the love of his life Margaret Chacon. He worked at Stevenson Produce, G & C Meat Packing Co, and Star-Motor Freight. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joe, sisters Else, Wava and Paula, son Joseph Albert Gordon, and grandson Jason. Larry is survived by his devoted wife Margaret, daughter Joyce Honeycutt, son-in-law Bob Callahan, daughter Norma Gordon-Gonzales, son-in-law Fred Gonzales, his grandchildren Gina Gates-husband Gabe Gates, Fred Gonzales III, Donny, Honeycutt III-Fiance Amanda Sutton, Amanda Greene-husband Mike Greene, his great-grandchildren Alyeah Grayam-husband Jared Grayam, Zelene and Daniel Gallegos, Dylan and Elena Greene, and his great-great grandchildren Jayden and Jaxson, two sister-in-laws Pat Fuller, June Price and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Rosary will be held at 6PM on Friday February 9th and Funeral services will be held at 10AM on February 10th at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
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You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Gallivan
February 11, 2018
It's been almost two decades since I've known Larry. It was during a De La Hoya fight when I first discovered Larry's interest in boxing, football, and other competitive sports. Larry was a dedicated Denver Broncos fan. At the same time, I discovered that Larry was also a compassionate fan--cheering on his team and favorite boxer, while expressing his discontent for the opponent as though he was at the game/match himself.
Through my discussions with Larry, I began to learn that he was proud to be a marine. He shared many experiences about serving in Greecehelping out with dozens of casualties caused by an earthquake. I also knew Larry as a proud grandfather. He made sure to go to each and every one of his grandchild's school activities, even if he had to drive there from his house less than one block away. :-)
As a marine, Larry was a true fighter, and his shared experiences of being in the military offered just a glimpse of that to me. It wasn't until the onset of Alzheimer's that I saw the bigger picture of how he became to be the legendary fighter and family man I will forever remember him as being. Larry hung on fighting Alzheimer's until the very end; however, this time it was his family cheering him on and expressing their discontent toward the opponent. Larry stood proud, brave, and strong throughout the entire fight. There was only one thing that broke Larry's bravery and courage as he fought, and that was his feelings of being separated from his wife Margaret. Larry had seen a lot of horrible things being a marine during his time, he even took on Alzheimer's, but the idea that Alzheimer's was shortening his time with Margaret was absolutely heartbreaking to him.
It's obvious that Larry loved Margaret with all his heart, and the family bared witness to this over the sixty years they were married. Knowing that Larry wanted to be by Margaret's side was also very heartbreaking for the family, many tears were shed as we watched him struggle through the fight from the sidelines.
Now Larry's fight is over, and my tears have begun to dry out knowing that he has found peace. Larry's legacy as a fighter/family man will never be forgotten, I will carry on his memory for as long as I live.
Gabe Gates
February 10, 2018
We will miss you, Uncle Larry.
Connie Seymour
February 9, 2018
Norma, I'm so sorry for your loss. Long before and since I've known you, you have been his angel, caring for him and watching over him. Now he is your angel and he'll be watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue Perea
February 9, 2018
Margaret, Joyce, Jeannie and family.
Our hearts are with you. We will always have fond memories of sitting on your porch visiting, drinking peach milkshakes and enjoying the summer evenings. Larry would always have a funny story to share with us. You have always been great neighbors and Larry will be deeply missed.
Love Dave and Sue
Dave and Sue Aden
February 8, 2018
I will miss you uncle Larry. I remember you would walk on your hands down your front steps and down the sidewalk. You were good at baseball, carnival games, fixing stuff, and finding great deals at the stores. You fixed toys and electronic games that you would give to the kids. You always had a great sense of humor. I remember you brought my brother candy cigarettes after he was caught smoking. You would take us all to the carnival and win all the games until they banned you from playing. We would all load up in the cars and go to the Papa Joe's, the drive in, and to Trinidad to visit Grandma. Thank you for your service. You are a hero.
Alice Fuller
February 8, 2018
When I heard about your gone, my heart already breaks in to pieces and I cry. I couldn't talk much and my mind was racing to fast when I heard about your gone. I will never forget about those memories. Please find my mom Debra fuller Kelley and tell her daughter Patricia really miss her deeply. R.i.p larry u will always in our thoughts and in our hearts forever
Patricia L
February 8, 2018
Your little girl yesterday, today your friend, always your daughter aka baby, piggy Ann.
"Theonly man a girl can depend onis her daddy." I have such found memories, you singing to me the loin sleeps tonight, taking me to the Silver Spur for the Easter egg hunts, taking me fishing, tracking me how to ride a motorcycle starting with a mini bike, totegoat and Honda 50, teaching me to drive on the old country roads of Hoehne Colorado, watching football games. Most people can't wait till thier kids move out, not mine when our company was sold and I couldn't find a job in CO you said move back home, my boys and I. You were always giving. our trips to Texas, Cali, Las Vegas, cripple creek gambling cashing in buckets and buckets of nickels. Taking Jason and I to cripple creek for his 21st Birthday...where did time GO? please find my Jason and tell him I love and miss. till I see you both again. RIP Daddy❤
Joyce Honeycutt
Daughter
February 7, 2018
Your little girl yesterday, today your friend, always your daughter aka baby, piggy Ann.
"Theonly man a girl can depend onis her daddy."
I have such found memories, you singing to me the "Loin Sleeps Tonight", taking me to the Silver Spur for the Easter egg hunts, taking me fishing, teaching me how to ride a motorcycle starting with a mini bike, totegoat and Honda 50, teaching me to drive on the old country roads of Hoehne Colorado, watching football games. Most people can't wait till thier kids move out, not mine when our company was sold and I couldn't find a job in CO you said move back home, my boys and I. You were always giving. I miss our trips to Texas, Cali, Las Vegas, cripple creek gambling cashing in buckets and buckets of nickels. Taking Jason and I to cripple creek for his 21st Birthday...where did time GO? please find my Jason and tell him I love and miss. till I see you both again. RIP Daddy❤
Joyce Honeycutt
February 7, 2018
You're standing right in front of me and slipping away
Bone for bone we are the same
Bones get tired and they can't carry all the weight
We can talk until you can't even remember my name
Daddy don't you worry, I'll do the remembering.
You are my Hero and now my Angel. I LOVE you always and forever. Until we meet again-your daughter Jean
Norma Gordon-Gonzales
February 7, 2018
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