Kootenai County ID Archives Obituaries.....Hart, Gordon A. September 8, 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/id/idfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com September 10, 2005, 3:02 pm Coeur d'Alene Press - The Daily Bee Gordon A. Hart, 74 Gordon A. Hart, 74, Coeur d'Alene, died Sept. 8, 2005, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene. Gordon was born in Kellogg on Jan. 15, 1931, to Delmar and Alene (Prendergast) Hart. In 1949, he joined the Army and was a photographer for many of his 21 years of service. His photography experience led to serving as the private photographer for President Johnson during his trip to Korea. His service also included the Vietnam War. On May 28, 1960, he married Joyce Ritchie. She traveled all over the world with Gordie, including Thailand and Germany. It was in Germany where their only child, Heather Anne, was born. After his retirement, he and Joy returned to Coeur d'Alene, where they have remained and enjoyed fishing, photography and listening to classical music. Throughout the years, Gordie has always held jobs where he could be around people. He loved to get to know folks and visit with them. Gordon is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Jack Foster of Post Falls; granddaughters Angela and Shawna Foster; brother Keith Hart, Coeur d'Alene; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Joyce, who passed away Aug. 31, 2005. He was also preceded by brother Ed Hart, and his parents, Delmar and Alene Hart. Memorial contributions can be made in Gordon's name to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Please view Gordon's online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com. Additional Comments: Coeur d'Alene Press - The Daily Bee Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho Volunteer submission - No relation to the deceased. 10 September 2005 **** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/id/kootenai/obits/h/hart801gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/idfiles/ File size: 2.5 Kb