Gordon
Gordon D. Plank
d. December 8, 2012
Gordon D. Plank
Almond
Gordon D. Plank, 76, of Almond passed away Saturday (December 8, 2012) at St James Mercy Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Hornell June 8, 1936, the son of Leroy and Neola Towner Plank, he had resided in Canisteo during his early life, and later in Hornell and the Town of Almond. He had attended Canisteo Central School and retired in 2007 as a mechanic for TTA in Hornell. He had also been employed as a mechanic in several Hornell area businesses. Gordon was a member and past president of the Almond Rod & Gun Club, member and trustee of the former Fraternal Order of Eagles #2640 of Hornell, a charter member of the Ten Towns Snowmobile Club, as well as the Wildlife Federation. Gordon enjoyed the ocean and scuba driving, and was a former scuba diving instructor at the Hornell Middle school.
Gordon enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing especially with his grandchildren, and spending time with his friends who enjoyed outdoor activities.
He was predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers, Theodore, Daniel, Richard and Thomas Plank as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Plank Thurber and Robert Thurber, and his longtime loyal companion "Buddy".
He is survived by his wife, Gleeda Stewart Plank to whom he was married in Canisteo on October 9, 1959, 2 Daughters, Kimberly Sanford of Hornell and Teresa (Steven) Reep of Florida. 2 sons, Tim (Bernadette) Kramer of Virginia and Timothy Plank of Hornell. his brother, Howard (Peggy Lynn) Plank of Hornell, several nieces, nephews, and cousins and also a special niece, Melva (John) Fairchild of Virginia, 8 Grandchildren, Gregory Kramer and Jonathan Kramer, Carrie Sanford, Rachel Plank, MacKenzie Plank, Matthew Bailey, Christian Bailey, Alexander Reep and one great grand son Konnor Winn.
To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Gordon's memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM on Saturday (Dec. 15, 2012), at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell where a memorial service will be held following calling hours at 7 PM , Pastor Edward Crandall officiating.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. A. Byron Collins, the nurses at St. James Mercy Hospital, and especially those who attended Gordon in the Mercy Suite, for the excellent and compassionate care he received.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Mercy Suite, % St. James Mercy Hospital, 411 Canisteo Street, Hornell, NY 14843. Contribution envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
Almond
Gordon D. Plank, 76, of Almond passed away Saturday (December 8, 2012) at St James Mercy Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Hornell June 8, 1936, the son of Leroy and Neola Towner Plank, he had resided in Canisteo during his early life, and later in Hornell and the Town of Almond. He had attended Canisteo Central School and retired in 2007 as a mechanic for TTA in Hornell. He had also been employed as a mechanic in several Hornell area businesses. Gordon was a member and past president of the Almond Rod & Gun Club, member and trustee of the former Fraternal Order of Eagles #2640 of Hornell, a charter member of the Ten Towns Snowmobile Club, as well as the Wildlife Federation. Gordon enjoyed the ocean and scuba driving, and was a former scuba diving instructor at the Hornell Middle school.
Gordon enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing especially with his grandchildren, and spending time with his friends who enjoyed outdoor activities.
He was predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers, Theodore, Daniel, Richard and Thomas Plank as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Plank Thurber and Robert Thurber, and his longtime loyal companion "Buddy".
He is survived by his wife, Gleeda Stewart Plank to whom he was married in Canisteo on October 9, 1959, 2 Daughters, Kimberly Sanford of Hornell and Teresa (Steven) Reep of Florida. 2 sons, Tim (Bernadette) Kramer of Virginia and Timothy Plank of Hornell. his brother, Howard (Peggy Lynn) Plank of Hornell, several nieces, nephews, and cousins and also a special niece, Melva (John) Fairchild of Virginia, 8 Grandchildren, Gregory Kramer and Jonathan Kramer, Carrie Sanford, Rachel Plank, MacKenzie Plank, Matthew Bailey, Christian Bailey, Alexander Reep and one great grand son Konnor Winn.
To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Gordon's memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM on Saturday (Dec. 15, 2012), at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell where a memorial service will be held following calling hours at 7 PM , Pastor Edward Crandall officiating.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. A. Byron Collins, the nurses at St. James Mercy Hospital, and especially those who attended Gordon in the Mercy Suite, for the excellent and compassionate care he received.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Mercy Suite, % St. James Mercy Hospital, 411 Canisteo Street, Hornell, NY 14843. Contribution envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
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