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GERALD GENE GAYLORD
January 1, 1933 ~ February 27, 2012
"He was characterized by his warm gentle nature,
and loved by all who knew him.
He will be sorely missed."
Gerald Gene "Gerry" Gaylord, of Vancouver, WA, dear father and grandfather, 79, went home to be with his beloved Savior, Mon., Feb. 27th. He was born to Lura and Ward Gaylord in Tabor, IA, the 6th of 8 children and moved to Vancouver, WA in 1941.
Gerry enlisted in the Coast Guard at 16, serving for four for years, the highlight of which was a tour thru the Panama Canal on the North Wind Ice breaker thru Greenland.
On return to Vancouver, WA, he worked for Carborundum until going to work for the SP&S Railroad (later Burlington Northern) as a switchman/ foreman, where he retired after 38 years of service.
Nov. 4th, 1955, Gerry married his childhood sweetheart, Ardell Brodahl, the love of his life for nearly 50 years. They settled down to raise their four children.
For many years he was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church.
His interests included playing his guitar, singing, wood working, traveling, working on cars and anything needing fixing.
Gerry is survived by his children, Debora Tyler, Hollister, CA, Gerald M. Gaylord, Vancouver, WA, Laurie Gee- Apgar, Issaquah, WA and Clarice Jones, Vancouver, WA. He was active in the lives of his children, 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, though many more claimed him as "Grandpa Gerry". He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia Jackson and Marylyn Sauer of Vancouver.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ardell Gaylord; his parents; and five siblings.
Please join the family with a memorial service on Mon., March 5, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Chapel, to be followed by a graveside service and reception.
Memorial donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity or Grace Lutheran Church.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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thanks for the memories of working with you Gerry.Rest in peace my friend.george norvell,vancouver wa
March 4, 2012
What fond memories I will always hold close to my heart. Gerry was a kind hearted person who loved his family. I will always remember the fun times as a child when I would stay at the Gaylord home. He is now in Heaven with his beloved "Ardell". May they both "Rest in Peace". My heart and sympathy goes out to the entire family. Your memories will never be forgotten, they will be in your hearts forever. God Bless You All.
Nancy Yarne-LeNeve
March 3, 2012
My heart is broken and I share deeply in your sorrow and loss of Uncle Gerry. I have so many fond memories of him, Aunt Ardell and all of you. I will cherish them always. Love to you all, your cousin Pammy
Pamela Gaylord
March 3, 2012
My name is Jeanette Hazen and I was friends in grade school, Amboy Elementary, with a Laura Gaylord who lived in Chelatchie Prairie. Our family moved from the area when I was 15 and I have lost track of Laura. Is this the same family? If so, I want you to know that the mother and father were wonderful folks that made me feel a part of your family. I have fond memories of traveling with the family to Montana to visit family during winter break- what a fun trip! Please accept my condolences for the loss of both your mother and father and if this is the family of Gaylords I grew up with, please call me so I may catch up with Laura.
Sincerely, Jeanette Hazen ([email protected] or 360 213-4062
Jeanette Hazen
March 3, 2012
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