Obituary
Allen Gordon, 96, proud WWII Staff Sergeant; beloved husband of the late Esther Gordon (nee Sklar), happily married for 60 years; loving father of Janice (John Phillips) Gordon, Terri (Milton) Ebner, and Craig (Sue) Gordon; cherished Papa of Josh (Stefanie), Ryan (Michelle) and Jared Ebner, Andrew (Gail) Gordon, Brittany (Zachary) Tilden, and Danielle (Dermot) Dolan; proud great-grandfather of Samantha, Emily, Madison, Seth, Rachel, Henry and Isla; preceded in death by his brothers Sheldon (Nadine) and Irwin (Marlene) Gordon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Private services will be held at Shalom Memorial Park.
Service Information
Service : Thursday, January 13th at 2:00 pm
Service Location: Graveside Service -Shalom Memorial Park
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
Guest Book & Memories
January 17th, 2022
We had a good time at the summer concerts in the parks.
~Mimi Pearlman
~Friend of Lnda, Vernon Hills, Il.
January 13th, 2022
To the Gordon Family,
Please know you are being thought of and we send our condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. It's been a very long time that we've seen him but I always remember him and Esther being very nice to me. May your memories be for a blessing,
Roberta and Sam Goller
~roberta goller
~family, overland park
Yahrzeit
Yahrzeit Dates For Allen Gordon
Tradition directs us in the evening before the Yahrzeit dates listed below, the anniversary of our loved one's day of death, we are to kindle a candle in our homes as a reminder of their place in our hearts.
| Gregorian Date |
| 10th of Shevat 5783 | 2/1/2023 |
| 10th of Shevat 5784 | 1/20/2024 |
| 10th of Shevat 5785 | 2/8/2025 |
| 10th of Shevat 5786 | 1/28/2026 |
Click For Yahrzeit Blessings There is no formalized blessing for this moment, however one may choose to meditate on the influences that their loved one had on them and offer these short prayers in their memory.
Prayer on Lighting the Yahrzeit Candle
At this moment, I pause for thought in memory of my beloved ______________ I give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory. I kindle the Yahrzeit light in remembrance, sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories. As this light burns purely and clearly, so may the blessed memory of the goodness of my dear______________ illuminate my soul. May his/her soul be given life everlasting, and may his/her memory be a source of blessing to those who knew and loved him/her.
Additional Prayer
O God, I remember tonight the life of______________ As I light this candle to his/her memory, I put my trust in You and pray that his/her memory will serve as a blessing and source of inspiration to all people who knew and loved him/her.
May God remember the soul of Allen Gordon who has passed to eternal rest. O God, I pray that you will keep the soul of my dear______________ united with us in the bond of life. In his/her memory, guide me so that I will live righteously, fulfilling Your will and serving our people. May his/her soul rest in peace and be remembered as a blessing.
O God, as I remember, Allen Gordon I pray that I may emulate all that was good and righteous in his/her life. May his/her soul be given eternal life and his/her memory always remain a comfort and source of inspiration. A link has been broken in the chain that has bound us together, yet strong bonds of home and love hold us each to the other and we give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory.
While kindling the light.
Sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories, we kindle the light in remembrance. "The human spirit is the light of Adonai." (Proverbs 20:27). As this light is pure and clear, so may the blessed memory of ______________ illumine our souls.
Zich-ro-no (Zich-ro-na) li-ve-ra-cha.
His (her) memory is a blessing.
