Gordon PUGEL 

Gordon was born on Oct. 24, 1952 to Stanley and Jean Pugel in Seattle, Washington 
and passed away March 14, 2009. His father was an electrical engineer and WWII vet 
and his mother's career was at the Veteran's hospital. Much of Gordon's growing up 
years was in a single-mother household with a younger sister, Mary Lou and a younger 
brother, Ron. Gordon met Mara, his wife and best friend when they both worked at 
Nordstrom. They shared a wonderful adventure over the next 34 years. Their life 
together was a filled with love, laughter, and devotion to their wonderful son 
Christopher - who some say he is a "chip off the old block" Gordy, Mara, and 
Christopher's love included us all - a true blessing to be a part of their lives. Gordy's life 
will continue to bless the entire Pugel family as his Spirit continues to bless us daily. 
Gordon succumbed to a very rare cancer that took his life swiftly. During his ordeal of 
an operation and therapy, he held us all up with is unflagging sense of humor and the 
grace with which he accepted the end of his earthly journey. He drew amazing strength 
from his faith. While we know he will always be with us in spirit, we miss our dear Gordy 
so much.A memorial service will be held Friday March 20th at 2:00 pm at St. James 
Cathedral in downtown Seattle. Reception to Follow.Sign Gordon's on-line Guest Book 
at www.Legacy.com. 

Published in the NWsource on 3/19/2009