Gordon Kroeze, 61, of Everett, Wash., died Jan. 12, 2008, of lung cancer.
Gordon was born on Aug. 22, 1946, in Arlington, Wash.
Gordon attended Arlington schools before moving to Everett in the 1980s. It became evident that he was in need of supervision and that was provided by Sunrise Services of Everett. They gave him the perfect balance of independence and the help he needed. He swept parking lots for The Grove and Sportys who became his second family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Kroeze.
He is survived by his mother, Eva Kroeze; brother, Don (Gloria)Kroeze; and sisters, Dolores (Al) Flett, Sharon (Phil) Kazen, and Charlene (Gerald) Peacock.
Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at the Shoultes Gospel Hall Church, Marysville, Wash.