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Gordon Huddleston Obituary

Gordon Dan Huddleston, 78, of Fountain, passed away Dec. 30, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a long-time Fountain Valley resident and owned/operated An Nam Restaurant in Fountain with his wife, Khue. He was born Feb. 23, 1931 in Seminole, OK to Florietta (Grisso) and Hugh Dan Huddleston. He entered into the US Army in 1947 and served for 26 years, including as a member of Special Forces. He retired as a Captain. During his last tour of duty in Vietnam, he met the love of his life, Khue Thi. They were married January 11, 1972 in Cantho, Vietnam. They moved to the local community in 1973. He is survived by his wife, Khue; daughter Cathy Berry, her husband, Tim and their son, Terry; son Stacy Huddleston, his wife, Maggie and their daughter, Shayleigh; daughter, Vinita Chambers and her husband, Michael.He was preceded in death by his Parents and Son, John who died February 11, 1994. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and reading. He was a proud husband and father, and supported his children in their various ventures. A memorial service is planned for Sat., Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 331 Main Street, Security. Burial with military honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Fountain. Memorial donations may be made to VFW Post 6461, 753 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, CO 80817.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 14, 2010.

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Mike & Sharon Chambers

February 8, 2010

Gordon became a member of "the Chambers' family" when his daughter married our son. We soon realized Gordon was a well read & intelligent man. His military background and grasp of history was unbelievable. Besides his military past, Gordon loved to talk about his family & just life in general. Many a day, we would listen to Gordon's philosophy of life over a cup of AnNam's cup of Vietnamese coffee.

Gordon......you will be missed by the family & your friends. Our hearts go out to Khue and Family. We will be there for any of you.

Gene and Dolores Henson

January 16, 2010

To Khue and family, you have our most deepest and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Gordon. We know he will be missed, but all of the good memories you share will always keep him in your hearts.
You are in our prayers.

Terry Leeper

January 16, 2010

Those who knew Gorden as a friend and neighbor will long remember his humor and the intellect that slowly grows on you over time. His help and advice was much needed when things broke or relationships (i.e. politics) needed mending. In time of trial Gorden was strong for his family and his community. Gorden lived the ideals of DUTY-HONOR-COUNTRY. The Leeper and McClure familys

January 14, 2010

I would like to express our most heart felt condolences to Gordon's familiy on behalf of the Clifford Trujillo family in fountain. I will always remember Gordon at my fathers funeral keeping his promise to return the old ice skate my father had given Gordon for his daughter. Gordon had it polished and shined and it now sits at The Broadmoor Ice Arena on behalf of my father and Gordon. Gordon you were a great man of your word. Rest in peace.
Trujillo Family

January 14, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you. Your Dad was a "character" that we will never forget. His humor and pride in his children are memories that you can hold forever.

Linsey, Cheryle and Frank Schulze

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