Gordon L. Duey

Gordon L. Duey, age 58, native of Wahoo, NE, died Saturday, August 14, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. Through this struggle he maintained his dignity, optimism, and sense of humor and never lost his love for life.

After graduation from the Air Force Academy, he served 20 years in the Air Force. Some of his fondest memories were flying low level early in the morning over desert terrain and his time spent stationed in Germany.

After Air Force retirement, he worked as a certified residential real estate appraiser. His other interests included the Boy Scouts-Order of the Arrow, UVA and Huskers football games, and serving his church. He was a former member, deacon, and teacher at Deer Park Baptist Church and a current member of Bethel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Dorothy Duey; his wife of 33 years, Janet Duey; son, Jonathan Duey; daughter, Sarah Duey; sister, Margaret Chisholm (Richard); brother, Gregory Duey (Cheryl); and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 19, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Gordon's life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 20, at Bethel Baptist Church, Yorktown. Burial will take place at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO.

The family wishes to express their thanks to the special PCI and hospice nurses, Diane, Trish, Lillian and Cindy, who took such good care of Gordon. They also would like to thank Dr. Yousef, his oncologist, who was always encouraging and supportive.

The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Boulevard, Suite 103-A, Newport News, VA 23606.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.