Gordon Hultquist

Gordon Hultquist, 78 of Grand Island, died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Tiffany Square Care Home. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home. Services will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church. Rev. Carl Eliason will officiate. Cremation will take place following the service and burial of ashes will be at a later date in the Mount Hope Cemetery at West Point. Gordon was born on April 27, 1937 on the family farm in Thurston county, he was the youngest and orneriest son of Harry and Esther (Grenier) Hultquist. He is survived by his sons, Bradley (Jane) Hultquist of Chandler, AZ, Mitchell Hultquist of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Harold Hultquist of York; sister Phyllis (Allan) Schultz of Moraga, CA; grandchildren, Luke Hultquist, Anna Hultquist, Sarah Wilson, and Tarah Wells; four great-grandchildren; along with a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine in 2012; infant triplets, Randy, Rita, and Richard; brother, Robert Hultquist; sisters, Marilyn Pallas and Christina Hultquist. Gordon was raised and received his education in the Walthill area graduating in 1954. Following high school he farmed until enlisting in the U.S. Marines. He continued to serve in the Air National Guard specializing in jet engine mechanics until he met the love of his life, Lorraine Von Seggern. On October 12, 1958 they were united in marriage at Grace Lutheran Church in West Point. Gordon settled back into farming between West Point and Oakland, Nebraska. He loved every minute of farm life. In 1972, Gordon moved the family to Grand Island and for over 30 years, he was employed by Chief Industries. Gordon was that gold watch kind of guy, he was loyal, dependable, a hard worker and had that old school pride. He had a quick wit, great sense of humor and brought joy to those around him. He passed on a lasting legacy of faith in Christ and love for his fellow man. In lieu of flowers memorial may be sent to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.giallfaiths.com Gordon Hultquist, 78 of Grand Island, died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Tiffany Square Care Home. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home. Services will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church. Rev. Carl Eliason will officiate. Cremation will take place following the service and burial of ashes will be at a later date in the Mount Hope Cemetery at West Point. Gordon was born on April 27, 1937 on the family farm in Thurston county, he was the youngest and orneriest son of Harry and Esther () Hultquist. He is survived by his sons, Bradley (Jane) Hultquist of Chandler, AZ, Mitchell Hultquist of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Harold Hultquist of York; sister Phyllis (Allan) Schultz of Moraga, CA; grandchildren, Luke Hultquist, Anna Hultquist, Sarah Wilson, and Tarah Wells; four great-grandchildren; along with a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine in 2012; infant triplets, Randy, Rita, and Richard; brother, Robert Hultquist; sisters, Marilyn Pallas and Christina Hultquist. Gordon was raised and received his education in the Walthill area graduating in 1954. Following high school he farmed until enlisting in the U.S. Marines. He continued to serve in the Air National Guard specializing in jet engine mechanics until he met the love of his life, Lorraine Von Seggern. On October 12, 1958 they were united in marriage at Grace Lutheran Church in West Point. Gordon settled back into farming between West Point and Oakland, Nebraska. He loved every minute of farm life. In 1972, Gordon moved the family to Grand Island and for over 30 years, he was employed by Chief Industries. Gordon was that gold watch kind of guy, he was loyal, dependable, a hard worker and had that old school pride. He had a quick wit, great sense of humor and brought joy to those around him. He passed on a lasting legacy of faith in Christ and love for his fellow man. In lieu of flowers memorial may be sent to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.giallfaiths.com Gordon Hultquist, 78 of Grand Island, died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Tiffany Square Care Home. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home. Services will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church. Rev. Carl Eliason will officiate. Cremation will take place following the service and burial of ashes will be at a later date in the Mount Hope Cemetery at West Point. Gordon was born on April 27, 1937 on the family farm in Thurston county, he was the youngest and orneriest son of Harry and Esther (G) Hultquist. He is survived by his sons, Bradley (Jane) Hultquist of Chandler, AZ, Mitchell Hultquist of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Harold Hultquist of York; sister Phyllis (Allan) Schultz of Moraga, CA; grandchildren, Luke Hultquist, Anna Hultquist, Sarah Wilson, and Tarah Wells; four great-grandchildren; along with a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine in 2012; infant triplets, Randy, Rita, and Richard; brother, Robert Hultquist; sisters, Marilyn Pallas and Christina Hultquist. Gordon was raised and received his education in the Walthill area graduating in 1954. Following high school he farmed until enlisting in the U.S. Marines. He continued to serve in the Air National Guard specializing in jet engine mechanics until he met the love of his life, Lorraine Von Seggern. On October 12, 1958 they were united in marriage at Grace Lutheran Church in West Point. Gordon settled back into farming between West Point and Oakland, Nebraska. He loved every minute of farm life. In 1972, Gordon moved the family to Grand Island and for over 30 years, he was employed by Chief Industries. Gordon was that gold watch kind of guy, he was loyal, dependable, a hard worker and had that old school pride. He had a quick wit, great sense of humor and brought joy to those around him. He passed on a lasting legacy of faith in Christ and love for his fellow man. In lieu of flowers memorial may be sent to the family to be designated at a later date.

Gordon Hultquist

April 27, 1937 - January 4, 2016

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April 27, 1937 - January 4, 2016

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