Gordon Lyle Cady Obituary

Gordon Lyle Cady

Gordon Lyle Cady, 88, of Jacksonville, IL, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born May 9, 1928, in Shelton, WA, the son of Morris and Estelle Callarman Cady. He married Mary Fowler of Brooklyn, IL on June 2, 1956, and she preceded him in death on September 11, 1991. He later married Elaine Lantz, also of Brooklyn, IL, on June 6, 1998, and she survives in Jacksonville. Also surviving are one son, Allan Douglas of Seattle, WA; three daughters, Diane (Dan) Smedra of Livermore, CO, Mindy (Jason) Damewood of Monmouth, IL, and Marla (Ken) Serrine of Metamora IL; six grandchildren, Kody, Zachary, Kira, Zander, Zaphod and Zhaan; and one brother, Norman (Beverly) Cady of Washington State. Gordon was a National Guard Veteran and worked for the City of Seattle for 33 years until retirement. His main hobby was Amateur Radio. He was known as WA7AVC in Washington and then as W9AVC in Illinois. He was active with the Studebaker Drivers Club and a member of the North Puget Sound Chapter. He also enjoyed Rallying with the Rainier Auto Sports Club, participating in numerous local events as well as the Alcan 5000 on several occasions traveling from Seattle to Alaska, British Columbia, Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories. He was an unassuming and gentle soul who will be greatly missed by many. A private cremation has been held at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, or the Illinois School for the Deaf Museum, or the Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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September 20, 2017
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Dick and Dee Ossinger
May 3, 2017
Dear Diane and Allan, We were so saddened to hear that your dad is gone. We talked every few months when he needed Amway products, and he and Dick always talked about HAM radio. We had not heard from him for awhile, and did not know why. We will never forget the day he w... Continue Reading
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Dean Lindsey
January 24, 2017
So sorry to hear about Gordy,My thoughts and prayers go out to the family..I enjoyed seeing Gordy every morning at Hardees we had coffee and talked cars ...He is missed
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January 24, 2017
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Barbara A joseph
January 14, 2017
Our sympathy and prayer is with your beloved loss Gordon hugs George and Barbara
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Darlene Polson
January 14, 2017
To His wife Elaine and immediate family,

Chuck and I are so sorry for the loss of your beloved, Gordon was an amazing guy sharing many fantastic stories about his life, works and travels and family.. we are praying for y'all to be comforted knowing that he is in better... Continue Reading
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Rhonda Downs
January 12, 2017
Elaine,

My sincere condolences in the loss of your husband. May you find peace and joy in memories of your life together.
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