Mr. Gordon "Gordy" Arnold Marks' Obituary
Mr. Gordon “Gordy” A. Marks, age 82, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at his home. He was born March 24, 1930 in Muskegon to Albert and Gertrude (Kempker) Marks and was a life resident of the area. On February 3, 1951, he married the former Janet M. Hassett in Muskegon and she preceded him in death on October 7, 2006. Gordy worked as a truck driver for Thill Oil Company and retired from Brenner Oil Company in 2001. He enjoyed fishing at his cottage and traveling to see his girls. SURVIVORS include 6 children, Katharyn (James Klimaski) Marks of Silver Spring, MD, Pamela (James) Fitzsimmons of North Muskegon, Linda (Ronald) Shafer of Newport, NC, Michelle Marks of Pasadena, TX, Michael Marks of Roosevelt Park, Patrick (Jeannie) Marks of Twin Lake; 8 grandchildren, Jacob, Megan, Patrick Jr., Chelsea, Karah, Brittany, Phylisha, and Gracyn; step-mother, Geraldine Marks of Dunedin, FL; 1 brother, Kenneth (Lee) Marks of Mission, TX; 1 sister, Romain Vandenberg of Allendale, MI; and special friends, Jean Stone and Judy Jacobs. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 15, 2012 at The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., (231) 759-8565 with Pastor David Selleck officiating. VISITATION will be held one hour prior, 10-11 AM Monday. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorial contributions may be directed to Harbor Hospice. Sign the guest book on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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