Kenneth R. Gordon Benton City, W A

Kenneth R. Gordon 71, of Benton City, W A, loving husband, father, grandfather , and Korean War veteran, passed with grace and dignity on January 3,2002. After a brief, courageous battle with cancer he departed with our lord and savior from his home while surrounded by loved ones at his bedside. Ken lived his life with extreme kindness and love, which continue to serve as perfect Christian examples in our memories that he has left behind. Although many tears are still being shed, he will always be remembered for the laughter and comfort, he brought to his family and friends.

Ken made his home in the lower valley area after his discharge from the army. He worked at Prosser Pac and then went to work for General Electric in the Hanford Area. He transferred to Battle Northwest in 1965. He worked in the Hanford Technical Library until his retirement in 1993. Ken also played lead guitar and sang in the Country Western band 'The Tumble aires' for twenty years.

Ken is survived by his loving wife Frances of 29 years and beloved children; Linda Schaffer and her husband Tom, Mike Gordon, Aaron Gordon, Ken Clegg, David Clegg, Bruce Clegg, Darcy Williams, Liz Clegg, Corby Clegg and his wife Shelly. Also 10 grandchildren; Lindsey and Brad Schaffer, Bill Gordon, Josh and Gabrielle Clegg, Rachelle and Dex Williams, Kayla Clegg, Danielle and Zach Clegg. As well as his sisters; Minnie and brother-in-law Jim Shadwick; Margarite and brother-in-law Elvis Hunt; Pearl and brother-in-law Doyle Gunter; Thelma Bratcher, Leena Burruss, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his father Earl and mother Daisy; brothers: Orville, Willis, Claude, and brother-in-law Houston Bratcher.

Ken regularly attended St. Frances Cabrini in Benton City, and received his first communion at Christ The King in Richland.

A Rosary will be held at Einan's funeral home on Monday the 7th at 7pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Frances Cabrini church in Benton City, Tuesday 8th at 2pm. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Garden. Donations maybe made to Tri-Cities Hospice 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336