Gordon "GORDY" was born June 7, 1937 to Homer G. and Julia V. (McAuley) Bursell in Portland, Ore.
He attended Benson High School in Portland, Ore., and graduated from Oregon State University.
Gordy loved the outdoors, in his younger years he was an avid hunter and fisherman most often out with his family.
He Loved to travel and socialize, be it an ocean cruise or personal motorhome. Many summers were spent on the road traveling to see new countryside. Gordy, a longtime member of the Elks Club, a member of the Oregon Snowmobile club and member of the Antique Caterpillar Machinery Museum.
Gordy was predeceased by his parents; and two brothers, James and Neil Bursell. He is survived by his sister, Carole Bursell Conner Hozier; son, Martin Bursell (Diane); daughter, Christine (Jeffery) Salzer; his grandchildren, Tony, Ryan, Leanna, Bradley; and his great-grandchildren, Grarett and Raelynn.
In lieu of a service, his family requests any remembrance be made in the form of a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. 800-272-3900 or the website, http://www.alz.org
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