1960
2013
Gordon George Benane
August 28, 1960 - December 13, 2013
Gordon George Benane of Grand Coulee, WA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013. He was born in New Berlin, NY, but moved to Wendell, NC at a young age. He was active in Scouting and earned the rank of Life Scout. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served for 21 years. Upon retirement, Gordon began his second career and worked as a Information Systems Security/Compliance Manager for the Federal Government at the Grand Coulee Dam. He was very active in Masonic Lodge 120 in Grand Coulee.
Gordon is survived by his four sons John, Thomas, Ryan and Benjamin of Spokane Valley, WA, his mother, Patricia Hendrickson Benane, his four sisters, Kathleen Askew (Jesse), Tracey Reynaud (Paul), Shelly Deters (Vince), and Marcia Townsend as well as his three nieces and three nephews all in NC. He was preceded in death by his father, John Stephens Benane.
A 3:00pm Celebration of Gordon's Life will be held Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home in Spokane Valley, WA with a private family service to be held at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675
Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is honored to be serving Gordon's family.
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December 13, 2014
gfaith
Missing you ....
November 11, 2014
genuine_faithph
Thank you for your service to our country ... I still can't believe your gone :(
You will always have a room in my heart.
? always and forever ?
September 6, 2014
genuine_faithph
...its been a few months that I see your face everywhere, you always cross my mind. So I looked you up and found out that your gone ??. I can't help but cry. Your my best friend, my first love and now your gone ??
...you will always have a room in my heart ? forever
September 5, 2014
Meliza
My thoughts and prayers, you will be missed <3
January 19, 2014
Mr.Bean
January 19, 2014
Mojo
January 4, 2014
duchess
January 2, 2014
anon
December 20, 2013
Love Masaki XOXO
Baby...don't forget the password. we will meet earlier in next life. Thanks for everything that you had done for me. Rest in peace.
December 18, 2013
veronica guintu
honey i will miss you so much.it is hard to forget you.i dont know that the time you call me on friday is that the last time we talk together,and thats the last that i hear your voice.im shock that know that u were gone.u promise me that u will never leave me forever but now i will not see you anymore,i will still love you forever my asawa.i will miss you so much honey...
December 18, 2013
Cydonie Fukami
Gone to soon my friend. Thanks for all the laughs and charity support. Please say hello to my daddy and grandma up in heaven. I still can't believe it. I promise to do my best in 2014 & finish my college education. You were an inspiration. Rest In Peace!!!
December 18, 2013
Kort and Gloria Fudurich
Gordon was a very good friend, co-worker and neighbor to many people. he was a very nice, kind, thoughtful and generous person. He will be missed by many. Gordon, Gloria and I know you are now in a better place. No more pain, suffering, discomforts, hardships and sacrifices in life. You made many peoples lives more enjoyable. God bless you always and rest in Peace.
December 17, 2013
Diane Babler
My deepest sympathy to the family. Gordon was a co-worker and he was such a friendly and thoughtful person. We walked out of our office building together the night before he died and he seemed fine - nothing appeared to be wrong. His passing was such a shock and he will be missed by all of us at work. Rest in peace my friend.
December 17, 2013
Julie Waddell
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all of us coworkers who met him and miss his individualism.
December 17, 2013
Jerry Robinson
All the scouting qualities following "On my honor, I will do my best..." were evident in Gordon's everyday life.
December 17, 2013
Patrick Giesen
Farewell my friend, my sympathy to your family I will miss you. I'm praying for everyone, God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
December 17, 2013
May you rest in peace Gordon. The pain of this life is over, and I know your in great hands, and even better company. Until we meet again my friend....
December 17, 2013
Mike D'Amico
Gordo - going to miss you, my brother. But won't ever forget you. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
December 17, 2013
Mark Amarilla
May you rest in peace my Friend. You are always in my prayers and your family. We have some good times just talking about our military career. Places we've been and the good old times. God bless you Bro...
December 17, 2013
I just recently met Gordon while working at the USBR in Grand Coulee. I enjoyed the times we got to visit. He was a very kind man and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
December 17, 2013
Carlos Lira
Gordon was one of my true and best friends. We sure did a lot of things that were always fun, and would always go out to get some Asian cuisine. I will truly miss my friend, though I will never forget him. He always had a good story to tell me, and always had great advice for me. Rest in Peace Brother Benane
December 17, 2013
Rick Bako
Big G, going to miss you, my friend. The world is a bit dimmer now without you. Rest well.
December 17, 2013
Selena Moore
I am so thankful to have gotten to know Gordon as a coworker and friend, and miss him a lot. I will always have fond memories of our various talks and shared laughter. Prayers and Blessings to the family.
December 17, 2013
M U
ironhead. miss you always.
December 17, 2013
adora dugang
i well never forget u gordon i well miss you..rest in peace:(
December 16, 2013
My prayer are with you all in the difficult time. I knew Gordon because we were in the Air Force together. My deepest sympathies.
December 16, 2013
Rhonda Warren
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Pat.
December 16, 2013
Carol Burgess Meetze
My Thoughts and Prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Carol Burgess Meetze
December 15, 2013
tammy augsburger
Benane family. Shocked and saddened by your family's loss. My peace and comfort surround you all.
December 15, 2013
crystal breslin
Miss you so much Gordon, you went far too soon.
love,crystal
December 15, 2013
Mark & DJ Marsula
Wishing you peace during your time of morning
December 15, 2013
Shawnee Black
Rest in peace, Gordie. The only thing that gives me comfort is that you are with Uncle John. Gone too soon.
December 15, 2013
Jennifer Coley
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