Gordon George Benane

1960 - 2013

Gordon George Benane obituary, 1960-2013, Spokane Valley, WA

BORN

1960

DIED

2013

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Strate Funeral Home

329 East Grand Coulee Ave

Grand Coulee, Washington

Gordon Benane Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 17, 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!!!

Posted by Cydonie Fukami

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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