Gordon Owen LaVere
Age 82, of Flint, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated. His remains will be buried in Rodney Michigan Cemetery next to his parents. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Gordon’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
Gordon Owen LaVere was born on July 11, 1942, in Big Rapids, Michigan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal and Joyce Doyle-LaVere. After graduating high school, Gordon served his country for two years, stationed stateside during the Vietnam war in the army band playing the tuba. While in the army he received awards of Good Conduct, Marksman Rifle and Expert, M-1 Carbine. After being honorably discharged from the Army Gordon pursued a lifelong passion of photography. His range of photographic abilities spanned but was not limited to fine art to portrait to medical photography. His photographic collection was donated to Mott Community College as an archive of his work and to be used as teaching aids for future photography students. Gordon was also an accomplished Amateur Radio Operator. He was certified at the highest level, Extra. Gordon will forever be known as K8ZIS, Kilo Eight Zanzibar India Sierra.
Gordon was a loving father and husband. He raised two sons, Aaron and Garth with his partner & wife Donna. He was an extraordinarily supportive father, mentor, role model and life partner.
Left to cherish his memory are Donna LaVere (wife), Aaron LaVere (son), Joni LaVere (daughter-in-law), Garth LaVere (son), Madeline LaVere (granddaughter), Evan LaVere (grandson), and Allan LaVere (brother).
Gordon was preceded in death by Royal LaVere (father), Joyce Doyle-LaVere (mother), Neil LaVere (brother).
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Gordon was a remarkable person and a wonderful friend. His vast knowledge made every conversation engaging, no matter where it led. It was a privilege to have known him, and he will be deeply missed.
Gordon was my cousin whom I wish I had seen more often. We spoke on the phone but had not see each other for many years. I was born in Big Rapids but raised Army so traveled most of my life. How I wish I had been able to sit and have a cup of tea with him.