Gordon Franklin

Gordon Franklin, 73, passed away on October 6, 2016 in Grand Junction, CO as a result of complications related to lung cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on October 28, 2016 at Church of Christ 2893 Patterson Rd. Grand Junction, CO. Gordon was born in Palisade, CO on August 13, 1943. He attended Rangely High School and later served in the Navy. He married Barbara Dembowski on December 16, 1972. Gordon worked in pipeline construction and was a natural gas pipeline inspector prior to retirement. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with family. Gordon is preceded in death by his father, William Peyton Ellis Franklin, and his mother, Mabel Fishback. Gordon is survived by his wife, Barbara Franklin; four children – Sandi (Kelly) Pearmain, Yvette (James) Stewart, Vanessa (Jason) Trexel, and Pete (Rebecca) Franklin; eight grandchildren – Jason Brenton, Heather Ormsbee, Kassandra Ormsbee, Trever Ormsbee, Mason Pearmain, Kaleb Trexel, Summer Franklin and Bode Franklin; two great grandchildren.