Sandra Elizabeth Gordon

Sandy was born October 4, 1942 in Denver, CO to Harold and Elaine Donovan Langford. In 1960, she graduated from East High School in Denver. She found a love for music at St. John’s Cathedral in Denver and decided to move to Columbia to attend the University of Missouri after high school. There she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She was a member of the University Singers where they performed at 1964 World’s Fair and a member of The Chi Omega Sorority. She met John Gordon while in College, and they were married on August 15, 1964 in Denver. After college she began teaching vocal music at Columbia Public Schools, only leaving to care for helping with the family farm and children. She enjoyed many forms of crafts from knitting to beading. Through her life time she remained an active member of the Episcopal Church.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, John Gordon, Sr.; daughter, Laura Gordon and son, John (Julie) Gordon, Jr., all of Columbia; four grandchildren, John (Abby) Reiss, Maddison Reiss, Megan Reiss, and Dylan Gordon; great grandchildren, Payton & Paisley Reiss; and her sister, Charlotte (Dennis) Calhoun of Palmer, Alaska, and a loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Episcopal Church 123 South 9th Street Columbia, MO 65201 or to the University Singers Mizzou School of Music Attn: Mizzou Choral Activities 1101 University Avenue Columbia, MO 65201

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