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Gordon "Gord" Darrold Banry

Gold Hill, OR, USA

1945 - March 26, 2021

1945 - Mar 26, 2021

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John and Gwen Burton

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John and Gwen Burton

I’m not sure if this story was posted before so I’m posting it again. A warm memory I have of Gordy is him sitting with his guitar singing! He loved to do this! He would play with all of us siblings as we sang along or he would play/sing with just himself and was so happy doing it! Sometimes he would get lost in his music as it came from his heart!! Whichever he did, his music always came from his heart! He was a very special person and I miss him so much!!! I love you Gordy!!!

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John and Gwen Burton

One picture that often comes to my mind of Gordy is as he sat with his guitar and played and sang! He loved to do that! He would play for all of us siblings as we sang together or he was happy to sing and play by himself! But his music always came from his heart! Sometimes he would be completely lost in his singing and/or playing and love doing it!! He was such a very dear person without any guile! I miss him so much!! I love you Gordy!!

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Natalie Huffman

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Natalie Huffman

In 1967 our family moved from Medford to Issaquah, Wa. We moved into a beautiful house with a view of Lake Sammamish. Ellen and Gordon were newlyweds and had a bedroom down stairs for awhile. It was my Senior year in High School. Dad was working for Boeing and got home late at night. My younger brother David and I were going to attend early morning Seminary. There were 4 families in our area who would carpool to Seminary. So when it was our turn Gordon volunteered to drive us all since dad would be to tired. So I would get up and get already to go, wake David up and then Gordon 5 minutes before it was time to leave. He never complained about having to get up early to take us. He was always in such a happy mood on the way to Seminary. He would just talk away with the 3 boys in the car. I think everyone enjoyed having him drive us when it was our turn , instead of a parent.

The following year Gordon helped our dad find an old car for Sarah and I do drive to Green River Community College about an hour away. Dad paid $75 for this 1956 Hillman, and Gordon got it running. The fuel gauge didn’t work in it. So we would always stop at the gas station and put a $1.00 of gas in it. One day I had gone to school alone and was coming home going through Maple Valley, still about 1/2 hour from home, when I ran out of gas. No cell phones in those days. Out in the country, houses few and far between. I just sat they not knowing what to do. I said a prayer. Soon along came this Highway Patrolman and stopped. I was so happy. He gave me a ride home. Gordon was there and he grabbed a gas can and off we went to get some gas and my car. He was the Best Brother-in-law. But for me, I couldn’t have asked for a better big brother.

One night I’d gone to a Church Fireside in Bellevue with the Hymas boys next door and the girl that lived below us by the Lake. When we came home, we’d dropped her off first. As Neil Hymas backed out of her driveway, he backed to far and right across the street into a ditch. We were stuck. He didn’t want to call his dad to come get us out. I suggested we call Gordon. Everyone thought that was a great idea, so we did. And he came right away with a tow rope and pulled us out. He saved the day. Our Hero!
I love and miss you Gordon

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Patricia Zimmer

Gordon was the Junior companion to Ken Westwood,our first Home Teachers after I joined church in 1960. they had special messages and Ken was so excited about his bigfoot foot prints he had recently found in Shasta county. We look forward to their coming.

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Elizabeth Wright (Pruitt)

He was such a wonderful, kind hearted man. I am truly blessed to have been able to know him. He was such a wonderful, kind hearted man. I am truly blessed to have been able to know him. He was such a wonderful, kind hearted man. I am truly... Read more

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Julie Barber

We were in THE Central Point ward when we first moved here, and so were the Banrys. They were one of the first families to befriend us and were always so kind. I became friends with daughter Shauna, and after she moved out of state, Gordon & Ellen would find me at church to chat & give me updates on how she was doing. After our wards were divided, more than once, Gordon came out of his office at church just to say hello when he saw me in the hall. He never let us pass without at least a smile, a wink, or a wave. We will miss that. Aloha nui loa, Gordon!

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Levi Spencer

I remember him delivering soup or bread to our porch door. He was kind, funny, and caring.

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David Milhoan

Gordon and I met at church and later we work together for 22 years. Gordon as a Weigh Master for Jackson County and me as Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer for the State or Oregon same job different title. Gordon and I believe in the same thing provide education to the industry before issuing citations. We also like cookies, sometimes I would leave cookies at the scale knowing that he would find them. Sometimes he would leave cookies knowing that I would find them, at times Gordon would have a copy of my work schedule to know where to find me so we could talk about anything. (ie) Family, friends, church, or just to look back at our history as friends. Gordon never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Its a great pleasure to call Gordon my friend.

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Miles Aley

1988, Friday Harbor, WA, USA

Uncle Gordon was my Young Men’s President when I was a teenager. He and Aunt Ellen took a half dozen or so of us on an overnight off Island trip at least once a month to attend church dances. At the time we all loved his humor and enthusiasm. His humble good humor helped pull shy young people out of their shell to participate and have a good time. He was always willing to demonstrate his famous dance moves and insisted that he had always been known as “old swivel hips”. Back then I just took it for granted that he and Aunt Ellen loved me and would be willing to do anything for me. They made it seem so natural and right that I never questioned it. As I grow older and recognize the sacrifices they made and see how incredibly rare what we had is, I’m overwhelmed with love and gratitude.

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Patricia Zimmer

Gordon and Ellen are the most generous people I know.
Cast your bread upon the waters. Ellen would cook meals or bake bread for many ward members. Gordon
would be the happy deliveryman with his beautiful smile. He will be so greatly missed by all his family and friends. Pat Zimmer

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Frank Grant

I met Gordon for the first time about 9 years ago (2012). At our first meeting, he made me feel like we had not only known each other for years, but that we were the great friends... he had that special quality about him. I loved his smile, and unmatched sense of humor. And yet, when there were times for serious work, he was a champion at getting things done. Such great qualities and character. Loved by all... and for good reason!!! My heartfelt sympathetic to Ellen and the entire Family... Frank Grant

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Tawnya Vawter

Uncle Gord was just simply HAPPY!! Always, always, always smiling, laughing, excited, and kind. One of the brightest and joyful spirits I’ve ever known❤️

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Rachael Burton

Uncle Gordy's smile always made me feel loved and his laugh was contagious! I have many memories pranking each other (he usually won) and he always made me feel important. Love you Uncle Gordy!

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Lisa and Scott Johnson

I love Uncle Gords laugh and smile.
He was always happy and positive.
I love my dads stories of his two brother’s.
He will be missed.

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Doug Banry

Uncle Gord is a great man and he always had a warm smile and a tight hug when I saw him. Looking forward to seeing him in heaven again.

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Joe and Mitzi Colton

Life in the Gold Hill Ward will never be the same without Gordon Banry's smile and friendly nature. His absence will leave a hole in our universe. However it is so comforting to KNOW that Gordon is on the Lord's side, either side of the veil. Joe says that he could immediately
tell that Gordon loved the Lord and the church when Joe first came to the Gold Hill Ward. What a wonderful way to be known and remembered. I have so many comical little memories of Gordon, one
of the most recent was his trying to take the Sacrament with his clear,
COVID shield on and banging into it a couple of times with the Sacrament cup...I should not have been watching, but it made me love Gordon for being so real and vulnerable. We love you Ellen, Lincoln, Nate and pray for your comfort. Blessings, Joe and Mitzi Colton

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