Kerry Margaret Gordon

Kerry Margaret Gordon, 49, defender of the little guy, sanctuary for lost souls, maker of soups and quiches, deliverer of witty barbs, LACC Fire Marshall, and all around great human being has left this place, and you lot, to clean up your own messes.

Born October 7, 1973 in Detroit, MI to James and M. Jean (Poole) Gordon. Kerry spent her career in the food services industry, from Reno's West to Conchy Joe's to Panera Bread, working her way up from waitress to General Manager and becoming a key player at each restaurant.

Kerry is survived by her parents, James and Laura (MacKenzie) Gordon; sisters, Heather (Joseph) Gordon Thurston, Jessica Gordon, and Lois Gordon, and the best cat in the whole wide world, Luna Tuna Violet Raccoona. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Betty (Clixby) Gordon, Ralph and Louise (Skinner) Poole; mother, M. Jean Poole; and her cats, Calvin and Professor Gordon.

Kerry was compassionate, fiercely authentic, and didn't take any shit. May we all strive to be as cool as her. A private celebration of life will be held at The Rusty Mug. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence, 3186 Pine Tree Rd, Lansing, MI 48911.