Thomas Jefferson High School Alumni
Council Bluffs, Iowa (IA)
In Memory of
Gordon L. Hester
1954-2024
Born Oct 01, 1954, Gordon L. Hester attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA.
Class of 1973
Oct 01, 1954 - Apr 30, 2024
Oct 01, 1954 - Apr 30, 2024
Gordon L. Hester, age 69, of Omaha passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at UNMC in Omaha.
Gordon was born on October 1, 1954 in Council Bluffs to the late Loran and Evelyn (Meisinger) Hester. He married Shirley King on July 19, 1974. Gordon worked as Manager of Structural Projects for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years, retiring in 2014. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks Arie # 3943.
Gordon was preceded in death by 2 twin granddaughters; brother, Larry Hester; sister, Linda Ozer.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hester of Omaha; 2 daughters, Lori Pocky of Omaha; Lisa and Christopher Raymond of Louisville, NE.; son, Kyle and Mary Hester of Ralston, NE.; 4 grandchildren, Paige Raymond; Siena Raymond; Hannah Raymond; Hunter Hester; 2 brothers, Ronald Hester of Honey Creek, Iowa; Chuck and Linda Hester of Omaha; sister, Carol Kneip of Omaha; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation with family on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00PM at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home. Burial at the Carson Cemetery following the luncheon at the Funeral Home. Family will direct memorials.
Gordon was born on October 1, 1954 in Council Bluffs to the late Loran and Evelyn (Meisinger) Hester. He married Shirley King on July 19, 1974. Gordon worked as Manager of Structural Projects for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years, retiring in 2014. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks Arie # 3943.
Gordon was preceded in death by 2 twin granddaughters; brother, Larry Hester; sister, Linda Ozer.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hester of Omaha; 2 daughters, Lori Pocky of Omaha; Lisa and Christopher Raymond of Louisville, NE.; son, Kyle and Mary Hester of Ralston, NE.; 4 grandchildren, Paige Raymond; Siena Raymond; Hannah Raymond; Hunter Hester; 2 brothers, Ronald Hester of Honey Creek, Iowa; Chuck and Linda Hester of Omaha; sister, Carol Kneip of Omaha; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation with family on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00PM at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home. Burial at the Carson Cemetery following the luncheon at the Funeral Home. Family will direct memorials.
Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Beverly Young '73 said:
So sorry for your loss ... I have fond memories of Gordon as the ' grinning boy who always borrowed my red ink pen '. Bev Young - Nurton, TJ '73
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