ROY GORDON'S DEATH SHOCKS CORNWELLVILLE RESIDENTS

Roy J. Gordon, lifelong Clare county resident, died suddenly at his home on the Cornwell Ranch Wednesday morning, January 20th.

Mr. Gordon was born in Hatton Township June 27, 1886, the son of Georgia and John Gordon. He was one of seven children, his twin brother Ray and his sister Lora preceded in him death.

In 1909 Mr. Gordon was united in marriage with Maude Hartman, also of Hatton Township. This union was blessed with 11 children, eight surviving. Three preceding their father were: Raymond in 1941, John 1948, Peggy in 1953.

Roy Gordon entered the employ of the Cornwell Ranch at the age of 18 and was a faithful member of this organization for over 49 years, during which time Mr. Gordon established a large acquaintance of the cattle feeders of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Mr. Gordon was recognized in the live stock circles as one of the outstanding authorities on feeder cattle. His radiant personality was endowed with the rare quality of being able to share his knowledge and vast experience with the others, and to this end he took great pride in working with young people.

Mr. Gordon was affectionately referred to by his friends and neighbors as the "weatherman", because of his untiring interest in nature, constantly evaluating its wonders and prophesying its future, and greeting each day with a smile. Many a trying situation during his busy lifetime was aptly relieved by his quotations of Robert Burns, especially "The best laid plans of mice and men gone off to glee".

Mr. Gordon was a member of the Riverside Grange in which he took an active part. He also participated actively in many live stock organizations.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Maude; two sons, Robert of North Bradley, Lee of Sanford; six daughters, Mrs. Cecile Reed, of Lansing, Mrs. Lora Hendricks of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mrs. Betty Murphy, Misses Irene and Thelma Gordon, all of Clare; two brothers, Glenn of Clare and Floyd of International Falls, Minn.; two sisters, Nina Wood and Vera Alwood of Battle Creek; and 15 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 23, from the Methodist Church Rev. Chas. Malson of the Brown Corners Church officiating. Burial was in Cherry Grove Cemetery.