Gordon Allen Gould, age 88, of Miles City passed away peacefully at his home in Miles City.
Gordon was born on the 27th of June 1932, at the family homestead between Hammond and Boyes, MT to Charles and Mattie Gould. As the only brother to four sisters, he learned to become quick of wit and fleet of foot. He enlisted in the US Navy as a Seabee in1952 and served in the Philippines and Guam. He was very proud of the work he did with heavy equipment on construction of the base at Subic Bay and Cubi Point. He returned home to marry Vivian Schola and they had a baby girl, Sandra. The marriage was short lived and later married Nancy Amende and had three children, Tana, Juanita and Glen. After a short stint as a roustabout on oil rigs, his training in the Navy led him to work for Powder River County and then the State of Montana Highway Department. The community he served was so appreciative of his efforts to improve their roads that they petitioned the State and he was awarded Highway Employee of the year. He continued until his retirement doing what he loved.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, the PBR, history, airplanes and making beautiful knives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mattie Gould, his sisters, Montana, Frances and her husband Raymond Mitchell, Georgia and her husband Stanley Damm, Myrtle (Toohey); brother Daniel and granddaughter Tandra Allen. He is survived by his wife Nancy, brother-in-law Joe Toohey, daughters, Sandra, Johnson (Jeff), Tana Gould, Juanita Hastings (Thomas) and son Glen Gould (Heather) plus multiple grand and great grandchildren.
He was not a millionaire or a CEO but everyone he met went away richer for the experience. A kind, generous, fun and loving man whose legacy is the love he left in our hearts.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus, MT. A luncheon will be served following at the VFW in Broadus. Condolences can be made to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Saturday May 15, 2021
Valley View Cemetery
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Saturday May 15, 2021
Valley View Cemetery
Broadus, MT 59317
Carol Schneidt says
Gould family, Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Gordon and Nick both worked for Powder River County and there are a lot of great memories .
Glady & Al says
So sorry to hear this Nance. What a great loss but you will always have the memories.
Kathy and Bill Alderman says
Oh Nancy, Tana, Juanita, and Glen I am so sorry to hear this. My heart breaks for you all, and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Gordon was a kind and gentle man, my prayers are that you can cling to that and the memories. Sincerely, Kathy Alderman (Damm)
Jenny Frady says
so sorry for your loss , may his soul rest in peace
Donna says
Thinking of you at this sad time. So enjoyed working with you both
at the Post Office,
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Bill and Ranae Lancaster says
Our thoughts go out to the entire family at this difficult time. Nancy, it was so good to see you both at mom’s funeral, and we so appreciated you being there.
Pam Dotson says
Nancy and family:
It was always a joy to work with Gordon. Enjoyed the years seeing you both at Hillside.
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and the Family.
Randy Lancaster says
Condolences for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to all of Gordon’s family at this very difficult time. Our families were really close friends, especially those of us who lived on the river. We had so many good times together. Gordon is now joyously reunited with all of the family members and friends. May he rest in peace and may God Comfort and Bless all of you.
Cara Willson says
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Gordy. What a kind and gentle man. I loved seeing you both back in the mail route days. May happy memories lift you up!
Duane & Virginia Strohmmayer & Family says
To Gordy’s/family
Sorry to hear this news I Worked with the highway in Bordus at the same that Gordy did and enjoyed working with him and Iknow he will be missed by all of Btoadus
Duane & Virginia Strohmayer ?& Family
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Nancy and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you
Debbie Weyer says
Nancy, Tana, Juanita, Glen & families, so sorry for your loss. We had lots of good times growing up at Cohagen together. May God wrap his loving arms around you all. this is one of my favorite quotes “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal: LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal”. author unknown.
Cindy Stanton says
Juanita, Tana, Glen, Nancy & families,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Gould’s passing. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.