Dudley Hudson Gordon, 75, of Everett, WA, formerly of Dearborn, MO passed away while coming home from a family vacation on August 17, 2024.
He was born on August 2, 1949, and grew up on a farm near Dearborn, MO and graduated from North Platte High School in 1967. Dudley then attended Northwest Missouri State College. He was a member of the Air National Guard in St. Joseph and joined the Air Force Reserve when he moved to Seattle, WA, and retired after 20 years. Dudley made his home in Everett, WA and worked as a machinist at Boeing for 33 years.
Dudley enjoyed garage sales, and his home was full of “garage sale finds.” He loved being around his children and grandchildren and traveling with his family. Dudley was a very generous person and would share anything with others. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hudson and Julia Gordon, and his daughter, Heather Gordon.
Dudley is survived by his son, Jeff Gordon; daughter, Julia (Leonard) Steinkopf; grandchildren, Michael Gordon, J.J. Olinger, Payton Gordon, and Evan and Brenna Steinkopf; brother, Joe Gordon; and sister, Elizabeth (Wayne) Porter; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.