Gordon Robert Pickens
January 18, 1938 ~ May 31, 2024
Born in:
Syracuse, New York
Resided in:
Mayville, North Dakota
Gordon passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, surrounded by his loving daughters, and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Gordon Robert Pickens was born on January 18, 1938, the son P. Ralph and Edith (Woodward) Pickens in Syracuse, New York. He grew up in Syracuse and received his education at Ononadaga Valley Academy. Gordon proudly served his country in the United States Airforce, entering service when he was 17, and was stationed at the Finley, ND, Airforce Base. During that time, he met his future wife, Joann Larson. They were married on September 4, 1958, in Albany, NY. Together they had three daughters.
Gordon and Joann made their home in Mayville, ND, where they raised their family. He worked as a Truck Driver for his career, working for Sandvigs (Hanson Transport) and Aasen Elevator. During his retirement years, he helped his daughter and son-in-law on their farm near Hillsboro.
Gordon enjoyed spending winters in Florida with his brother, Al, and trips back to New York to visit other family members. He loved his time golfing, playing cards, and working on puzzles.
Gordon is survived by his three daughters – Kim (Mike) Eberhardt of Fargo; Kathy (Miles) Evenson of rural Hillsboro, ND; Kori (Kyle) Fenske of Hunter, ND; his 12 grandchildren – Nicholas Eberhardt, Mindi (Eric) Mehus, Darrin (Shauna) Eberhardt, Adam (Andrea) Eberhardt, Eric (Angel) Evenson, Ethan (Cameron Marcotte) Evenson, Maggie (James) Grossman, Joelle (Nick) Anderson, Tessa (Jeremy) Stroehl, Kalli (Brandon) Egan, Jenna (Max Sinclair) Fenske, and Lindsey (Tyler Hoyt) Fenske. Also surviving are his 25 great grandchildren; his brother, Albert Pickens of Albany, NY; and several other dear relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers – Ralph Pickens, and John Pickens.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville and Hospice of the Red River Valley, for the loving care they provided to Gordon over the past year.
A family graveside service will be held at 11:30 Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Clifford Cemetery. Military honors will take place at the cemetery to honor his time serving his country.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wildeman-Boulger Funeral Home in Hillsboro. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Sorry for your loss Kathy he was a great guy miss his bars / your yummy bars. May he rest in peace.
Gordy will be missed. Enjoyed having Gordy at the lake after a day of golfing with Mike. He had a great sense of humor and a compassionate heart. Gordy stayed with us a few times in Arizona when he would drive down with his daughter. We enjoyed every visit but more so Mike will miss his golfing buddy. Rest In Peace Gordy.
We Love you! Barb & Mike Freeman
Kori, my sympathy in passing of your dad. I will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
Carol (Bakken) Mitchell
To the family of Gordon,
So many great memories of Gordy. He was one of a kind and always enjoying life. May he Rest In Peace and join all his good old buddies upstairs. He will be missed.
God Bless,
Peggy Knudson
Family of Gordon
So sorry for your loss.
Tom and Patty Holweger
So sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. I have great memories growing up with the family. And he stopped at my place every summer when mom and dad were out, always a good laugh or two. Thinking about all of you.
DeAnn Knudson
So sorry for your loss,Kathy and family. Have missed seeing him at the lake. Thoughts and prayers to you.
To all Gordons family
Rest in peace Gordy.
Was sad to hear of the Loss of a long time friend.
Will always remember the fun times our families had on our camping trips & the trivia challenges we had.