Gordon Garrison Obituary

GORDON LESLIE GARRISON Gordon Leslie Garrison, age 64, of Woodland, WA died Tues., May 31, 2005 at Longview, WA. Reverend Gordon L. Garrison devoted his life to serving others. As a minister, he was a pastor of churches in Germany and Washington State. His life centered on serving his Lord Jesus, his family and the church he loved. He retired as a Master Sergeant in the USAF after 25 years. He enjoyed boating, backpacking, gardening, camping, and spending time with this children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Jeanette, sons Ken (Lynelle) Garrison of Vancouver, WA and Rob (Karen) Garrison of Beaverton, OR; sister, Marsha Crump of Olympia, WA; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Services will be held Fri., June 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, 14410 NW 21st Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686 with private family graveside service with military honors at Willamette National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Haiti Hot Lunch Program, c/o Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/columbian.

Published by The Columbian on Jun. 2, 2005.
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I was saddened to hear of Gordon's passing. He was a wonderful man. He attended our cancer support meeting a couple of times and was such an encouragement to all of us.

Paula Dalrymple

June 5, 2005

I am sorry to hear about Gordon I will always remember him due to he dedicated Shania my daughter to the Lord. I really loved him and Jeanette.I will miss him.



God Bless,

Rochelle and Shania

Rochelle Osborn

June 4, 2005

We were so sorry to hear about Gordon. Our prayers are with you. He was a great man!

Ray and Jan Morrison

June 4, 2005

To the family of Gordon Leslie Garrison: Those who have died will never be forgotten. This sacrifice for their country will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish freedom. Remembering your loved one. Condolences,

Lower Columbia DAR Ladies

June 3, 2005

Pastor Gordon meant a lot to my family. This wonderful man of God baptized my entire family in the name of God. He always had a smile to share regardless of how he felt. Pastor Gordon Garrison will never be forgotten.

Ed & Michelle Lane

June 2, 2005

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU, IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING GIVE A CALL. PENNIE

JACK-PENNIE HOPPEL

June 2, 2005

We were so sorry to hear of Pastor Gordons passing. We know the only comfort now is he is with Jesus. He faught so bravely & we know he hurt so much, he is glad to be with Jesus. Gordon served the Lord and us here at Kalama so faithfully, we will miss him but God has welcomed him home. May God be with you, his family, during this time of mourning.

Judy & Marv. Rinard

June 2, 2005

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