Gordon Paul Ziemkowski died on April 8, 2026, at his home in Mill Creek, Washington, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted spouse to Helen; proud father to Josh, Adam, and Nathan and father-in-law to Nilanthi, Kailyn, and Megan; and loving grandfather to Kira, Callum, Logan, and Parker. Originally from Missoula, Montana, he was the oldest of nine children.
Gordon graduated in 1972 from Seattle University and started as a CPA at Price Waterhouse the same year. He later joined Kueckelhan Crutcher & Co. in 1976 and became partner in 1979. In 2002, he started his own consulting company. After over four decades as a CPA and consultant, he retired and became a stay-at-home grandpa.
Gordon enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing, and wine tasting. He served fifteen years as president of his condo association, not only overseeing the maintenance of the buildings and grounds but caring about the people living in the community. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Funeral services are being held on April 16 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Bothell, Washington. Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Washington Trails Association: https://give.wta.org/campaign/734955/donate?c_src=wa25maindonate.
