Robert Gordon
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Robert Gordon
WINFIELD, KANSAS — Robert E. “Bob” Gordon, 71, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away, Saturday evening, Jan. 20, 2023, at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita.
Born Nov. 6, 1951, in Ogden, Utah, he was the son of Russell Vern and Wanda Mabel (Hamblin) Gordon. He grew up on farms in Idaho and Montana, attending grade school in Missoula and high school in Ronan.
He was united in marriage to Lorrie J. Benson on May 29, 1971 in Polson. The family made their home in western Montana and eastern Idaho where Bob worked as a farmer until moving to Dexter, Kansas, in 1984. He then worked for Winfield Laundry and Dry Cleaning until starting with USD 465. In 1990 the family moved to Winfield and Bob continued working for USD 465 until retiring as head groundskeeper in 2014. After retiring he worked part time for the City of Winfield Compost Site. Bob loved shooting, working on cars, and spending time with grandkids and other family.
His family includes his wife, Lorrie of Winfield; his son, Russell Robert Gordon and wife, Lori of Texas; his daughters, Sabrina Lewis and husband, Darin of Winfield and Shanna Prior and Jason Topper of Winfield; and his grandchildren, Ava Lewis, Shelby Farnsworth, Quentin Farnsworth and wife, Juné, and Robert Topper.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Hankins.
Memorial services have been held. A private family burial will take place in Montana at a later date.
A memorial has been established in Bob’s name for Harry Hynes Hospice. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at: www.milesfuneralservice.com.
