Wilma H. (Simpson) Gordon | ||
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| Wilma H. Gordon
1922 – 2008 Wilma Hazel (Simpson) Gordon, 86, Savannah, Missouri passed from this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at LaVerna Village Nursing Home, Savannah, Missouri. Wilma was born January 1, 1922 to William F. and Nancy Mae (Flannagan) Simpson in St. Joseph, Missouri. She married William (Bill) Gordon on August 27, 1938 at Atchison, Kansas. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on that date this year. They retired from farming near Flag Springs, Missouri. Wilma was active in 4-H and received her silver certificate for leadership. She loved to fish, go camping and work in her flowers. She made treasured quilts for her family. Her parents; and sisters, Ethel Falk, Loarine Bashor, Edith Simpson preceded Wilma in death. Survivors: husband, Bill Gordon, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Terry Gordon, Kearney, Missouri; daughters and son-in-law, Margaret Moore, Omaha, Nebraska; Barbara and Dale Gibson, St. Joseph; brother and sister-in-law, William and Mariann Simpson, Savannah, Missouri; sisters, Judy Tifrea, Union Star, Missouri, Lela Hussey, Adams, Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousin and friends. Celebration of Life: 1:00 PM Friday, November 7, 2008 at Breit-Hawkins & Gladden Funeral Home, Savannah, Missouri. Interment at Savannah, Missouri Cemetery. Public viewing after 11:00 AM Thursday, November 6, 2008. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday. The family suggests memorials to the Flag Springs Baptist Church. | ||