Gordon Paul Kirschner went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2013. Gordon was born on January 19, 1950, in Wenatchee, WA to Louis and Louise (Flynn) Kirschner. He was the second of six children, being five minutes younger than his twin brother, Gary. During his early years, he lived with his family in Cashmere. At the age of six, the family moved to Wenatchee, where Gordon attended St. Joseph Catholic School and then graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1968. He then received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Business from Central Washington University in 1972. Gordon began his career in the Fruit Industry at an early age, helping his father with the family orchards in the Valley. Soon after his 14th birthday, he began working at the family warehouse, Tri-Co Growers in Monitor. In 1978, he then began his 34 years of dedicated service, holding various positions, at Stemilt Growers until recently. Gordon built his life around his Catholic faith and family. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wenatchee. Gordon gave of himself with various ministries and supported many charities. He enjoyed his family when they gathered, especially at holidays, Lake Chelan, and reunions at Loon Lake. He enjoyed vacationing in Mexico with his nephews and cherished his trip to the Holy Land and Rome.

Preceding Gordon in death was his father, Louis; and his twin brother, Gary. Surviving is his loving mother, Louise of Wenatchee; his brothers, Robert (Cheri) of Dallas, TX, James (Amy) of Redmond, WA and Stephen of Seattle, WA; and his sister, Paula (Chuck) Bennett of Wenatchee; along with his admiring nephews, Michael (Christine) of Dallas, TX and Joshua, Jordan and Jonathon, all of Redmond; and his adoring nieces, Malaina of Bloomington, MN and Samantha and Brianna, both of Wenatchee.

Gordon lived his life with Mother Theresa's words always close to his heart.

"You will never know Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have."

He is now with our Lord, moving freely and spreading his wings.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Chapel, 302 Ninth Street, Wenatchee, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 625 S. Elliott, Wenatchee. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Home, Wenatchee.
Gordon Paul Kirschner, 62, of Wenatchee, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013.

He was a lifetime Wenatchee resident and he worked for Stemilt Growers for 34 years.

Preceding Gordon in death was his father, Louis and his twin brother Gary. Surviving is his loving mother, Louise of Wenatchee; his brothers, Robert (Cheri) of Dallas, TX, James (Amy) of Redmond, WA, Stephen of Seattle, WA; and his sister, Paula (Chuck) Bennett of Wenatchee; along with his admiring nephews, Michael (Christine) of Dallas, TX, Joshua, Jordan and Jonathon of Redmond; and his adoring nieces, Malaina of Bloomington, MN, Samantha and Brianna of Wenatchee.

A Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wenatchee with interment following at Wenatchee City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 3-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 pm. at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Memorial Chapel.

Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home