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Cousin, Jim Stafford planted 2 trees in memory of Dane Gordon
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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In loving memory of Dane Rex Gordon. May tree #1 symbolize your spirit continuing to inspire others. Tree #2, symbolize the love Judy shared with you.
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Coenraad and Elisabeth Bakker posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
It is with sadness that we received the news of Dane's passing and we offer our sincere condolences to the family.
I remember well when I, Coenraad Bakker, first met Dane at Central Presbyterian Church in 1961 when I had just arrived from The Netherlands and when Dane was an associate pastor there. Of course, it was bubbly Elizabeth whom I met first with the humble parson in the background. Over the years I got to know him as the wonderful, humble, intelligent Christian who was always interested in your welfare and offered pastoral encouragement when needed. Perhaps the fact that we were both European imports had some effect. Whatever it was, I consider him to be one of the more influential people in my life and because of my great appreciation and respect for him I shall miss him.
In 1963 I took a course at the UR in English which was taught by Dane. We had some wonderful discussions then and, again, he encouraged this young student in his studies, especially after I received a C for the first test, a grade I was not used to get. After I joined the RIT math department, I met Dane on many occasions as a colleague at faculty and other meetings. Since I became the editor of the faulty newsletter his occasional input was much appreciated.
In recent years we occasionally met at Downtowner (the young adult group at Central Presbyterian Church in the 60s) reunions and often at RPO concerts. When I went looking for him in the intermission, I often found him talking to some people but when he saw me, his face would light up and immediately he would join me. The last time we talked was a little over a year ago and he looked frail with his walker. My recent quests for him at the concerts were unsuccessful.
The morning we read Dane obituary in the paper, we talked to a couple, Wilma and Ed, who knew Dane also. Ed is a retired professor of Philosophy at the UR so he knew him as a professional colleague and Wilma because she was hired by Dane when he was acting dean of the College of Liberal Arts at RIT. They both testified to the fact that Dane was a wonderful Christian. Wilma also told us about another couple in our church who used to have a cottage on Sodus Bay next to the Gordons. On Sunday mornings in the summer, Dane would have a church service for the neighbors.
The sermon that morning was about the second beatitude: “Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted.” A very appropriate subject for that day, or so I thought, for I have always interpreted this verse as referring to those of us that have lost a loved one and I suspect that I am not alone in that. While generations of Christians have found comfort in these words when they were faced with the death of a loved one and perhaps not entirely without reason, our pastor provided some new insight this morning. Our new pastor is a wonderful compassionate pastor and preacher. He usually comes up with new insights. Last week he preached about the previous verse which is about “Blessed are the poor in Spirit.” That, he says, refers to the fact that we all come before the Lord with nothing to offer than our sinful life, in other words, we are “poor in Spirit.” The next verse then essentially refers to those that “mourn” their state of “being poor in Spirit.” In other words, those that are really sorry for their sinful state and grieve about it. Then they will be comforted for their only help is Christ. The title of his sermon was “Good Grief.” It is “good” to be grieving over your fallen state before Christ but even better when you do something about it. I suspect that Dane was well aware of his state before the Lord and grieved accordingly, I equally suspect that the Lord could find words like “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Coenraad and Elisabeth Bakker
4 White Brook Rise,
Fairport, NY 14450-9364
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Frank Judge lit a candle
Friday, January 31, 2020
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My deepest condolences to Judy, Thom, and the entire extended family.
I first met Dane in the late 60s when he and members of the Rochester Poetry Society (now Rochester Poets) attended Writers Forum events at SUNY Brockport. We reconnected several years later when I was teaching at RIT in the early 70s. I was thoroughly impressed by Dane's kindness, wisdom, and generosity. He was an invaluable resource to a young college teacher.
Over the years, we kept in touch at literary events at UR, RIT, and elsewhere. Years later, when I became president of Rochester Poets, Dane was no longer a member but soon rejoined and became a dear friend and mentor to me as well as a devout supporter of the group. I was delighted when he learned about my friend Michael Czarnecki's Foothills Press and subsequently published five volumes of poetry, the most recent, The Silence Spoke, released just last week.
His passing is a great loss to the area literary community and to all of us who knew and loved him.
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Marilyn Terpening lit a candle
Friday, January 31, 2020
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My condolences to Judy and his family for the loss of Dane. He was always so kind, and cheerful. He was talented in many areas. I came to know him mostly from his production capabilities in David and Vicky Romig's "Cricket on the Hearth" which was performed at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church. Dane lived a long and rewarding life. His legacy of wisdom and expertise will be missed, and remain forever in our hearts.
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Marie E. Gibson lit a candle
Friday, January 31, 2020
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Dane Gordon.
I first met Dane while he was an interim pastor at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, in Rochester, NY. I was a convert from Catholic to Presbyterian. When asked to serve in leadership of the congregation I questioned it because I was told women should "be silent" in matters of worship and church polity. Dane took me under his compassionate wing and said I was most certainly able and qualified to serve. Because of his faith in me and his support, I have served for nearly 50 years. I'm grateful for his friendship and guidance over so many years.
I will remember Dane Gordon and his wisdom, kindness and generosity.
Corinne Hirschman Heschke posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, January 30, 2020
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A life well lived! I will miss you my friend. Until we meet again... Love Corinne
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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