Gorden Threlfall

September 20, 1952 - April 29, 2012
Gorden Threlfall

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Gorden Threlfall, 59, went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Gorden was born to Robert and Helen (Gorden) Threlfall on September 20, 1952 in Farmington, Maine. One of his most cherished memories was spending his summers in Maine with his grandparents, Walter and Mary (Pulsifer) Gorden, helping with the familyís lumber business in Livermore Falls.

Gorden received his Bachelorís Degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, and his MBA from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He was active in ROTC and served in the U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam. Military service was a tradition in the family for generations. He was very proud that his children continued this tradition, all of them having served their country.

Gorden enjoyed his work as a financial advisor and Certified Financial Planner at Wells Fargo Advisors. He loved saying that he was in charge of luggage. ìYou know, ì heíd say, ìhow some people retire and spend the rest of their lives in a chair in front of the television all day while others can afford to travel to the places theyíve always wanted to see? Well, itís my job to make sure they need the luggage.î He took great pleasure in knowing that he had alleviated a personís fears for their retirement future and often remarked how grateful he was that God had allowed him the opportunity to work in a field where he could use his gifts to help others.

Helping others did not stop with his job, however. As an active member and current president of the Tryon Rotary Club, Gorden was passionate about the Rotary mission to eradicate polio from the face of the earth, about their clean water projects, and about the orphanage for girls in Mexico that his club helped to support. Gorden had a strong passion for Jesus Christ and served as head elder for his church, Trinity Lutheran, and took seriously his responsibility to pray for and to help fellow members. His compassion for others had no limit.

Mr. Threlfall is survived by his wife Julie and their three children, Grant Threlfall, Heidi Webster and Michael Moyers; his sisters, Joan Hill of Illinois and Laura Irvine of Virginia; four grandchildren, Gorden Thomas Threlfall, Kyleigh Threlfall, Sarah Webster and Anah Webster, with Bridget Moyers expected in June; two nieces, four nephews and two great-nieces.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Shuler Funeral Home in Hendersonville. There will be a visitation at Trinity Lutheran Church on Hwy 176, Tryon, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 5 followed by the service at 11:00. Pastor Thomas Olson will be officiating, with Gilbert Eliason assisting. Burial will take place at Western Carolina State Veteranís Cemetery, 962 Old US Hwy 70, Black Mountain, NC, 28711 on Monday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Camp Eagle Rock, PO box 1154, Marion, NC, 28752. Camp Eagle Rock is an organization designed to help soldiers who are suffering from PTSD, another need that was near and dear to his heart, and will be dedicated to Gorden by Rotary International District 7670.


Service

Friday, May 4, 2012
12:00 AM

Trinity Lutheran Church - Directions
3353 Highway 176
Tryon, NC 28782

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  • May 03, 2012
    Mike Edwards says:
    I met Gorden through work. I was his advertising rep. Working with him was truly a pleasure. He was the same every time I saw him, warm smile, friendly disposition, helpful attitude, always had time for some personal conversation after business. I looked forward to his visits to my office and vice versa. He was truly one of the good guys. We never talked religion but I could tell he was a Godly man. Our community has lost an asset, may his legacy of service live on in us. Mike Edwards

  • February 06, 2013
    Jim Pagones says:
    I had lost track of Gorden and Julie and just found out through the Uarco retirees site. This was very saddening to hear. It was always a pleasure to spend time with Gorden, both business and personal. My best to the family.

  • December 28, 2012
    Wesley Ozouf, CDR, USN (Retired) says:
    I remember Gorden from my days as a midshipman in the Navy ROTC unit at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Gorden and I were members of a tri-service club called Pershing Rifles. I can remember working many enjoyable hours with him planning our annually sponsored drill meet. Gorden always had a positive outlook on life and was a great person to be around. I offer my sincere condolences on his untimely passing.

  • May 12, 2012
    Julie Threlfall says:
    Thank you to everyone for your prayers, condolences and kind words. Gorden was a wonderful husband and father; he always tried to follow the example of how Christ loved the church in how he loved me, the children, and everyone he knew. He will be sorely missed, and it is a comfort to know he was so well loved by so many. May God bless all of you.

  • May 10, 2012
    jerald &donna winton says:
    It was an honor to know you. You will be sadly missed. Be with GOD.