Memorial
Dwight (Ike) Eldon Gordinier, 83, went peacefully to be with the Lord April 11, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Hillside Wesleyan Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.Born May 5, 1928 in Rippey, IA. Ike was one of 10 children born to William Coe Gordinier and Verna (Thornburg) Gordinier. His playful sense of humor served him well in life. Ike was married in 1953 to the love of his life, Colleen Llewellyn. As a young man, he worked with his brother Karl on his father’s milk route. Later he worked for Graybar Electric, Maytag, and Westinghouse Electric. Ike traveled to Haiti in the 90’s with his church group to provide missionary volunteer services to the needy. The trip was to last 10 days, but Ike stayed for a year. He always longed to return to continue lending a helping hand.He treasured spending time with family, and especially kids. He also enjoyed spending time and taking adventures with his many friends. He was a life-long member of the “Master Baiters” fishing group that took annual fishing outings in Minnesota.Ike is survived by: brother, Ham Gordinier, son/daughter-in law, David (JoAnn) Gordinier, son John Gordinier (significant other, Grace Clinton), and daughter/son-in-law Diane (Jack) Runge; grandchildren: Nicole, Brad, Jason, Sarah, Lena, Dejah; great grandchildren: Charlotte, Julia, Dakari, and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Colleen, brothers Bill, Kenny, Carl, Dean, and sisters Val, Mary, Georgia, and Eula.He will be missed by all.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to Mercy Hospice of Cedar Rapids or Hillside Wesleyan church.The family would like to thank all of the care and support from Mercy Hospice, The staff at Evergreen Estates, and Hillside Wesleyan Church.