Gordon L. “Gordy” Treadwell of Hermiston, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Feb. 14, 2022 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 85.
He was born on Oct. 13, 1936 in Mullan, Idaho to Everett and Edna Roberts Treadwell.
He was raised throughout the Midwest and West, and his family settled in Pasco, Wash. in his late childhood. Coming out of high school, he enlisted in the Air Force. Gordon married his high school sweetheart, LaRee Hendricks Treadwell, on Jan. 23, 1960 in Pasco, Wash. on a snowy, icy day that they still laughed about 59 years later.
Gordon and LaRee, along with his brother Stanley, purchased Hermiston Glass and moved to Hermiston in 1975, where they raised their two daughters, and have called it home ever since. Gordon was a friend to all and always serving others. He loved going to area auctions and finding that good deal that could be resold at a profit. He had a close circle of friends in the community that he loved and who meant a lot to him, and who have been there and supported him since LaRee’s death. His family cannot thank his friends and community enough for all they have done. He and LaRee were proud to be a part of the Hermiston community and supported many of the city’s betterment and community projects.
Gordon’s life was one of hard work and integrity, both forged from lessons learned from his parents as they raised their family. He loved LaRee and his daughters more than anything in the world and would often brag about his granddaughter, Megan. While he will be dearly missed, we know that he is with the family that went before him.
He is survived by his daughter, Janet Miller and her husband John, Springfield, Mo.; granddaughter, Megan Miller Inouye and her husband Peter, Austin, Texas; and two siblings, Virgina Treadwell Worthey and Larry Treadwell.
Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, LaRee Hendricks Treadwell in 2019; a daughter, Carol LaRee Treadwell in 2017; his parents, Everett and Edna Roberts Treadwell; and three siblings, James Treadwell, Ronald Treadwell, and Stanley Treadwell.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in Gordon’s memory to the Stanfield Community Center.
Please share memories of Gordon with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
