Brockport: August 19, 2016, at age 91. Predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Doris and his sister, Jeanette. Survived by his children, Rosa (William) Scouten of Alaska and Terry (Carol) Marsham; grandchildren, Shannon (James) and Michele (Alex) Scouten, Jennifer (Peter) Beadling and Deedra (Pat) Jones; great-grandchildren, Gregory & Jessica Jones; great-great-grandson, Nathan Jones; several nieces & nephews.
Gordon was a member of the Brockport United Methodist Church for 50+ years and a Master Mason for 65 years. He taught Sunday School and was a Boy Scout leader. Gordon was in the petroleum business for several years in Oakfield, co-owned a Western Auto store with Doris, and was a locksmith at SUNY Brockport. He was a WWII Army Combat Veteran serving in Europe with the 13th Airborne Division (Glider Corps).
Gordon and Doris belonged to several camping clubs and traveled coast to coast in the US and Canada, driving to Alaska 7 times.
Friends may call Monday, August 22 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Ave., Brockport. Funeral service immediately following calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Brockport United Methodist Church. A special thank you to the caregivers on the 3rd floor of Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, the Lifetime Care Hospice Service and his friends and staff from The Legacy at Parklands.
