Gordon Seevers Heath
July 29, 1925 - January 14, 2012
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Gordon Seevers Heath, 86, of Allison, Iowa, died on January 14, 2012, at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was born on July 29, 1925, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the adoptive son of Warren and Grace (Seevers) Heath. Gordon grew up in Ottumwa and graduated from Ottumwa High School. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. On January 26, 1946, Gordon was united in marriage to Dorothy Martha Koch. He worked as a self-employed distributor of tropical fish and pet supplies until his retirement in 1988. Gordon was a member of the Vulcan Masonic Lodge for fifty years and enjoyed fishing, traveling, collecting stamps, woodworking, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by five daughters: Sharon Johnson (Joe) of Huntington Beach, California, Deb Schipper (Rick) of Denver, Iowa, Rhonda Miller of Allison, Iowa, Terri Roose (Dan) of Allison, Iowa, and Lori Stewart (Randy) of Cedar Falls, Iowa, two sisters, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a special companion, Hilda Tuitjer of Allison, Iowa. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife of forty seven years, Dorothy. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. ... Read More


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Mon, January 16, 2012
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM


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Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home
308 Birch St.
Allison, Iowa 50602


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Tue, January 17, 2012
1:30 PM


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St. James Lutheran Church
421 N Main St.
Allison, Iowa 50602


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Tom & Bertha Stubenrauch
Jan 17, 2012

Wharon. We were sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steve Oldenburger
Jan 17, 2012

My thoughts are with you even though it's been a long time.I still have good memories of your dad,and all of you.

Sherman and Pat Fox
Jan 17, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. May His Grace and Love surround you now and always.

Holly McDaniel
Jan 16, 2012

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little- but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love th... more

Jan 16, 2012
When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little- but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared Miss me- but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone.It's all a part of the masters plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss Me-But let me Go! Author Unknown Deb you are in my thought and prayers...

Holly McDaniel
Jeff & Peggy
Jan 16, 2012

Our deepest condolences are with you in your time of grief. May you continue to find comfort in the memories that you all shared together and get comfort from knowing one day Sickness will be no more and Death will be a ... more

Jan 16, 2012
Our deepest condolences are with you in your time of grief. May you continue to find comfort in the memories that you all shared together and get comfort from knowing one day Sickness will be no more and Death will be a thing of the past. In times of grief such as these, We find it comforting to meditate on the words found in the Holy Writings at Job 14:14, 15. Job expressed his faith that God would bring him back to life if he should fall asleep in death as he said: All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait, until my relief comes. You will call, and I myself shall answer you." The scriptures indicate that it is possible to be reunite with your loved one in the near future, right here on earth under peaceful, righteous conditions. Psalms 37:10, 11 offers us this promise. My sincere condolences to your entire family.

Jeff & Peggy
Dirk Firman
Jan 16, 2012

I salute Gordie and honor the relationship I had with him. Always the consumate gentleman, he was an adult role model I aspired to be like. I am sorry I will be in Des Moines working and this will keep me from attending ... more

Jan 16, 2012
I salute Gordie and honor the relationship I had with him. Always the consumate gentleman, he was an adult role model I aspired to be like. I am sorry I will be in Des Moines working and this will keep me from attending his service. Not only did I want to pay my personal respects, I would have liked to reconnect, if only briefly, with five of the most lovely ladies ever to grow up in Allison - Sharon, Deb, Rhonda, Terri and Lori. I offer my sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your father, a truly great man. Savor your memories forever. Dirk

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