[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 93 (Wednesday, June 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GORDON WALTER SONDKER

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                       HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2018

  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, we lost a beloved Southwest 
Washington resident and Navy veteran this past month. Gordon Walter 
Sondker passed away on May 13th at the age of 91, leaving a legacy his 
family will carry on for generations.
  Born on February 10, 1927, in Holton, Kansas, Gordon lived his life 
full of passion and pride for his community and country. Gordon served 
in the Navy and was very active in the Monticello Lions Club and 
Toastmasters. He was also a founding member of the Southwest Washington 
Canoe Club. Gordon and his wife, Barbara, were also very involved in 
their community and gave back whenever they had the opportunity. Gordon 
was also involved with the Longview Community Church, American Field 
Service, Kelso Methodist Church and the Columbia Theatre Guild.
  To say Gordon dedicated his life to helping others and working to 
better his community would be an understatement. Gordon was an 
exceptional example of what it means to be an American patriot, and he 
will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know him.

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