"Joan and family, so sorry to hear about Gary,,, our prayers are with you and your families,, "
In loving memory of
Gary Dale "Butch" Gorder
January 5, 1941 - January 15, 2016
Gary Dale "Butch" Gorder, 75, of Bradford, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at the Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was born January 5, 1941, to Dale and Mary (Lowery) Gorder in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Butch graduated from Blairsburg High School in Blairsburg, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Joan VanHove on November 2, 1961, in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Butch worked as a farmer. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Bradford Fire Department. Butch enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, traveling to Tennessee, farming and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Joan of Bradford, daughter Michelle (Dave Flanagan) Craighton of Marshalltown, son Bryan (Heather) Gorder of Garner, Bruce (Kristi) Gorder of Bradford, daughter Kelly (Rich) Keene of Hartley, Tammy Gorder (John) of Iowa Falls, honorary son and daughter Alan (Kirstie) Vanderpool of Bradford, grandchildren Jesse (Jill) Craighton, Brandon (Heather) Craighton, Cody (Krista) Craighton, Mandy (Caleb) Cox, Callie (Calder) Gorder, Grace Gorder, Colton Gorder, Joshua Gorder, Toni (Will) Gorder, Joey Gorder, Mickell Atchinson, Jessica (JD) Heinrich, Morgan Keene, 13 great grandchildren, brother Norman (Sue) Gorder of Conrad, sister Deb (Roger) DeBaere of Marshall, Minnesota and special dog Pebbles. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Marlyn "Johnny" and son in law Dennis Craighton.
Tributes
"I have so many favorite memories of my dear cousin. What a epitome of strength. His perseverance in life put him in a place above and beyond many men. My heart felt sympathies go to his dear wife and all the children. I can hear his wonderful laugh and remember that look on his face when we were sharing stories at our reunions. He will be missed by many. Love & prayers to all."
"Gary was a life long friend, beginning in early grade school. He was always a source of joy and hilarity. It saddens me to see such a guy depart. Jo and Bruce my heart-felt sympathies and prayers are with you."
"Joan, so sorry to read about your loss. Stay strong & remember all the good times. Hope to see you at our class reunion!!"
"Gary was a great guy and a friend to anyone he met. One of my favorite memories of him comes from deer hunting. We had pushed th timber north of bradford, Gary was the first blocker I came to. I had heard him shoot earlier, I asked him if he got one? His reply was " Just a little one!" I believe that deer is on the wall of the Gorder house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guy!!!"