Gordon J. Cumming

Cumming, Gordon J., 77, April 11, 2009.
    Gordon J. Cumming, 77, passed away April 11, 2009, after a long illness due to complications of a stroke. Gordon was born June 22, 1931, in Houlton, Maine.
    In August of 1953 he married Joyce Gray, also of Houlton. Their first child, Sandra was born in 1955 and soon after they moved to Denver, Colorado. Gordon and Joyce had their second child, son Greg, in 1957. During their nearly thirty years in Denver Gordon held various positions with Continental and Frontier Airlines. Joyce was a school teacher at Meadow Elementary. In 1987 Gordon moved to Phoenix, Arizona to work as an Aircraft Instructor for America West Airlines. Soon after Joyce retired from the school district she joined Gordon in Phoenix. In December of 1990 Gordon retired from America West Airlines. He and Joyce enjoyed their retirement together in the Phoenix area. Gordon and Joyce were always members and supporters of their church and of several charities. He was a Good Man, Husband and Father. Gordon will be missed greatly.
    He is survived by his wife, Joyce and son Greg of Kirkland, WA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra. A Memorial Service was held for family and friends at Arizona Community Church, 9325 S. Rural Rd. in Tempe, Arizona, on April 16th, 2009, at 11 a.m. Refreshments followed. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Kidney Foundation.