Gordon Lane Blundell, Sr.'s Obituary
Gordon Lane Blundell died on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at his home in Mandeville, LA after a two month illness.
He was born March 3, 1928 in Long Island, NY. He attended Warren Easton High School, Tulane University and served the United States Navy in 1946-1947. He was a resident of Metairie, LA for much of his life, having also lived in Jackson, MS, Atlanta and San Francisco during his lifetime career with Colgate Palmolive Company. He moved to Mandeville upon his retirement in 1981. He enjoyed life as an avid antique collector, horticulturist, golfer, sports enthusiast, nature-loving fisherman and hunter, but most of all, as a proud father. He had recently celebrated his 80th birthday and 59th wedding anniversary.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Suzanne Reinhardt Blundell; his children: Gordon Lane Blundell, Jr., Wade Patrick Blundell and Bonnie Blundell Goeller; one sister, Virginia Blundell Simpson; eight dear grandchildren: Gordon L. Blundell, III, Eric Charles Blundell, Reid Marshall Blundell, Weston Wells Blundell, Christian Penn Oser, Bria Blundell Goeller, Anne Morgan Blundell, Harman Beccah Goeller and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Frances Noseworthy Blundell; one daughter, Rebecca Blundell Oser and his sister, Joan Blundell Davis.
His family will hold a private memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Tammany, 4410 Highway 22, Mandeville, LA 70471.
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