Gordon M. BestJune 23, 1927 - May 27, 2010 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend
Age 82; formerly of West St. Paul. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Irene; sons & daughters, David (Loey), Debbie (Steve) Ragatz, Dick (Debbie), Cindy (Jeff) Fangel; Brian (Robin) and Larry (Caroline); grandchildren, Keri, Mike, Julie, Brian, David, Brent, Chad, Brianna, Blake, Brandon, Benjamin, Jonathan and James; great grandchildren, Evan, Brady and Tyler; sister in law, Louisa; many nieces & nephews and dear friends. Gordy retired as a superintendent after 37 years with Ford Motor Co. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Vet. Funeral InformationMass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH, 1154 Seminole Avenue @ Butler in West St. Paul. Visitation from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday, at WEST FUNERAL HOME, 1051 South Robert Street @ Arion in West St. Paul & also also 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. Donations InformationMemorials to the Church of St. Joseph or the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation. DirectionsVisitation: West Funeral Home Service: Map to St. Joseph's Church Cemetery: Resurrection Cemetery |
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