Roger D. Gorham

Roger D. Gorham age, 94 of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Roger was born October 4, 1921 in Monona County to Austin and Etta (Hicks) Gorham. Roger married Ruth Fox in 1944 and she passed away in 1980. Roger farmed west of Dunlap in his early years then worked as a mechanic at various locations. In 1966 he began an 18 year career as a mechanic for the State of Iowa. After he retired Roger worked on lawn mowers and other small engines at his home for many years. He enjoyed working with metal and wood, gardening and inventing things. Roger was preceded in death by: his parents, wife: Ruth, son: Bruce in 1951, grandson: Scott Gorham, brother: Donald Gorham, sisters: Marce Fitch, Doris Forman, Gwen Pettengill. Survivors include: children: Gene Gorham and wife Judy of Fredrick, Colorado, Sheldon Gorham and wife Gayle of Greeley, Colorado, Kristin Faier and husband Matthew of Elkhorn, Nebraska, seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great great grandson, sisters: Rhea Pulverenti of Omaha, Nebraska, Lila Corey of Dunlap, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; beloved friends: Jean Greer of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Cheryl and Mike Fouts of Columbus, Ohio; Georgia and Dave Johnson of Missouri Valley, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. In lieu of flowers family request memorials to the Longview Home in memory of Roger for a bench in the garden. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the Methodist Church following the committal service. In Loving Memory Of Roger D. Gorham Born October 4, 1921 Monona County, Iowa Entered Into Rest March 23, 2016 Missouri Valley, Iowa Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016 Hennessey Funeral Home – Missouri Valley, Iowa Officiating Chaplin Connie McWilliams Music Selections “Amazing Grace” “How Great Thou Art” Honorary Bearers P.J. Fouts Nick Fouts Michelle Fouts Eli Peterson (Deceased) Scott Gorham Casket Bearers (Grandchildren) Adam Johnson Dan Gorham Brian Gorham Jennifer Peterson Aron Gorham Korin Coleman Adam Faier Ashley Oropeza Final Resting Place Pleasant Hill Cemetery – Dunlap, Iowa

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