Gordon Joseph Van Wagoner Obituary (1945

Gordon passed away November 4, 2014 from pneumonia with underlying complications. He was born February 3, 1945 in Heber Utah the son of Ferrin Dean and Venice Moon Van Wagoner. Graduating from Wasatch High school, he later attended Brigham Young University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Recreation Education. He taught in the Provo School District for 30 years, and then with Alpine School District for 6 years until retirement. He served in the National Guard for 8 years typifying love and duty to his country. Great was his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling and anything else related to nature. His many hobbies included wood working, sports, gardening, and helping others. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served in the Gulf States Mission. Many of his lifelong callings included teaching in several organizations, Home Teacher, High Priest Group Leader, High Councilman, Scouting Leader, and Family History Consultant. He also served in multiple Bishoprics. He considered serving as an Ordinance Worker in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple a privilege and it brought him tremendous happiness. He is survived by his wife Kristeen (Walker) Van Wagoner. Children Bradley G. (Lori), Ryan J. (Dorothy), Gregory D. (Christy), Reagan L. (Patience), Colby W. (Lauren) and Cambree. Three brothers, Kendall, Kerry and Brett, and two sisters, Annette and Sherilynn. He was preceded in death by his parents. Love for his family was paramount. The time spent with them and his 24 grandchildren are the memories he will always have with him. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 10, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Lindon Fourth Ward Chapel, 731 East Center Street, Lindon. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Lindon City Cemetery, 600 North 200 East. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.