"So sorry to hear of Don''s passing. Prayers and hugs to the family. No doubt, Don was ready to move on to that special place of peace, where we will all meet again, someday."
In loving memory of
Gordon "Gordy" Huston
June 28, 2010
Gordon "Gordy" Lee Huston, 67, of Keokuk, died at 8:40 a.m., Sunday, June 27, 2010 at his home in Keokuk, Iowa.
He was born on August 4, 1942 in Keokuk, Iowa. He was the son of Charles Gordon and Marjorie Eppers Huston. He married Linda LaPolla on February 10, 1963 in Keokuk, Iowa at First Christian Church. She survives.
He was a life long resident of Keokuk, Iowa. He attended two years of college at Keokuk Community College. He owned and operated of the Chuck Wagon Restaurant for 35 years. He later worked for Sutlive Real Estate in sales. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Gordy was a member of the Elks Club #106, Keokuk Masonic Lodge and the Keokuk Yacht Club. He was a member with the KAABA Shrines in Davenport, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Huston of Keokuk; one son, Dr. Craig Huston and his wife, Lula, of Keokuk; one daughter, Joy Kite and her husband, Chris, of Keokuk; six grandchildren, Shelby, Abby, Grace and Jacob Kite and Nicholas and Calla Huston; two sisters, Sharon Cole of De Witt, Iowa and Karen Skinner of Keokuk; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Huston of Keokuk and Janet La Polla of Riverside, California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and Glen Huston; one sister, Nancy Walters; three brothers-in-law, Paul Skinner, Roger Cole and Mike La Polla.
Funeral services were Thursday, July 1, 2010 at New Testament Christian Church with Brother Bill Hauser officiating. Burial followed in Hickory Grove Cemetery north of Keokuk.
Memorials may be made to Keokuk Yacht Club or Keokuk Elks Club.
Tributes
"Theresa and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Donald passing. I know he had suffered for quite some time now and I am sure he is at peace now. My condolences to all of you and our prayers are with you. I will be in Mn in a couple of weeks and will be sure to see you when I am there. Love, Todd, Christy, Grant and Claire"
"I am so sorry for your loss."
"Theresa, I am so sorry to see this. I am so sorry to hear that he passed, but we know he is at peace and is comfortable. I have missed our weekly conversations and will miss this in the future as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care of yourself and please let me know if there is anything you need in the future. My deepest sympathies, Jen Harden"
"My dear cousin, Theresa! You and your family are in my prayers and those of Eileen, Bill and Jim also. I have been gone for the past two weeks and I leave again next Monday, Oct. 1st for Japan so will try to make it to the funeral! God has been good to Don and I know that his life now is far better for him than all the suffering he has endured all these years. May you find peace and comfort in your loss - may your Journey in Life and your loss now be filled with the good memories of your life together. My love and prayers, Sister Colleen"
"So sorry for your loss. We will greatly miss Donald. Hugs and prayers sent your way."
"My sympathy for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."
"I am so sorry for your loss! I am grandma Evas grandaughter, Dawn. ( Dianes daughter) I hope the happy memories keep you all going! my thoughts and heart are with you! lots of love! Your unfamiliar family!"
"Linda and family so sorry about Gordy's passing it seems Glen just passed, we were neighbors for many yrs as children and i am sure he will be missed by many."
"Sending our sympathy to Gordy's family and his REALTOR family at Sutlive. Gordy attended Cont. Ed. classes at the Burlington Board Office and always a delightful person to be around. Truly a gentleman with class. "
"My deepest sympathy for you Linda and your family. I remember you both from Chuck Wagon, that was the best place to eat in town. No one has ever come close to it. Gordy will be missed by all. You are all in my thought and prayers!"
"I was sorry to read of Gordy's passing. It must have been a lifetime ago that we dragged Main in my mom's '52 Plymouth. We had a lot of good times. I'm glad Gordy had such a good life and a fine family. My condolences to them. "
"Linda, Joy, Craig and family. We are so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"To all of the family Iam so sorry to hear of Gordys death,I worked many years for Gordy & Linda & will never forget.Karen you can always find me thru my kids Love Sandy"
"Gordy was my first boss and the best. He treated me with respect and fairness. I have always remembered working Sunday mornings with Gordy. He would tune in the "Harvest Bible Time" broadcast and sing along to the hymms. It was fun but not totally enjoyable, If you know what I mean. The world is better place because of people like Gordy, he will be missed. Condolences kj. "
"Linda and family, what will Keokuk be like without Gordy walking among us? I ahve many memories i will keep forever. My prayers are with all of you...we will miss him."
"Linda & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Gordy was such a wonderful person. He will be missed by so many. Our sympathy to you and your family. Mary & Jim"
"Dear Linda and family, We were so upset to hear of Gordy's passing. We know he is in a better place. He did so much for us and always had a warming smile. I don't know how many houses we drug him through until we found the one we wanted and yet Gordy never gave up on us. We will miss seeing him at the club!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Matt & Whittney Vigen"
"Craig and family~ So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Linda and family, My deepest sympathy to you all. He will be missed!"
"Linda--so sorry to hear about Gordy. He truly was "one of the good guys". We will be thinking of you. Gregg/Debbie"
"Linda, I am so sorry to hear of this. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Gordy was one of a kind and will truly be missed! Linda, Joy and Craig you were very blessed to have such a wonderful man as a husband and a father! "
"Dear Huston Family: No words can comfort you in this time of grief, try to remember the happy times and I know many of those memories exist. I will miss calling Gordy "Gord Head", I don't know where it came from but us Brilon's called him that. All of you take care and take care of one another. Please call if you need anything. sincerely"
"Craig,Lulu & family, With deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss. Hold your memories close to your heart and cherish them forever. "
"DEAR LINDA AND FAMILY: i am so sorry to hear of your loss. gordy was a great guy. i lost my own husband on june 9th and just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. love patty"
"Linda, Craig, Joy and all of the family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Gordy was as special of a man and human being as I know he was in the roles of husband and father. There will be a void in many lives due to Gordy's absence, and he will be missed by many. Gary Hanson"
"Linda & Family, Gordy will be in our hearts for all the days to come, our deepest sympathy to all of you during this time! We enjoyed the company spent together when our trips were headed to St. louis to the Cardinal games, and he will be sadly missed!"
"Dear Linda & family, May beautiful memories bring you comfort and peace. We have some great memories of you and Gordy at the Chuck Wagon. Our thoughts and prayers, Anna Mae & Chuck Miller, Quincy, Illinois P.S. The last time we saw you was at the St. Louis airport. You were on your way to Alaska."
"Linda, We just got the news from family up north. So sorry to hear of your loss of Gordy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will never forget all the fun early young years we shared with you and Gordy. God Bless and take care. Lois and Jerry"
"Dear Linda and family, We extend our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. "
"Joy, Chris & family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The Wells Family"
"We are praying for God's grace, mercy and compassion upon your family. Gordo was a great man. I will never forget his smile and laugh. Cherish your memories. "
"Linda, Joy and Craig, my deepest sympathy to you all during this time. Gordy will forever be remembered for his kindness and generosity shown to many. Working for you both at the Chuck Wagon was such a great part of my life and I will remember that always the kindness shown to me during my early years of employment. May God's grace embrace you all at this time and comfort you in the days to come."
"Linda, Craig, Joy & Families -- our deepest sympathy to you all. Heaven sure got one heck of a great guy. He will be deeply missed!"