Gordon Edward Evjen, age 83, of Vancouver, Washington passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. Gordon was born December 10, 1934, in Duluth Minnesota. As a single child, he was the apple of his mother’s eye. Gordon grew up in Portland, he attended Linnton grade school, graduated from Roosevelt High in 1953 and took a few classes at Portland State College. Gordon served in the Washington National Guard for several years and separated as Sergeant in 1962. His pleasant and welcoming personality served him well as an appliance salesman for General Electric. Gordon's passions were for his loving mother and the enduring friendships he had cultivated. A warm and inviting smile, a keen sense of humor and a loyalty to those he loved will be the lasting legacy of Gordon.