Gordon Duaine Hannesson, 79, Minot and formerly of Bottineau died on Sunday, November 1, 2009 in a Minot hospital.

Gordon was born on August 13, 1930 in Bottineau, ND to Freeman and Marie (Hillman) Hannesson. He was reared in Bottineau and graduated from Bottineau High School in 1948.

He attended the North Dakota School of Forestry in Bottineau and NDSU prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served stateside at Fort Lewis, Washington during the Korean Conflict and later served in the National Guard. He continued his education at Minot State University where he received a degree in business administration.

Gordon married Sylvia Jundt on September 20, 1965 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Minot. They made their home in Minot where Gordon was employed by the U.S. Postal Service from 1964 until his retirement in 1998. They had continued to reside in Minot, most recently at The View.

Gordon was the secretary/treasurer of the Golden K Kiwanis Club, treasurer of the Icelandic Society, active member of the American Legion and past president of the American Postal Workers Union local. In his leisure time he enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing pinochle and cribbage and listening to classical music.

Gordon's loving family includes his wife of 44 years Sylvia; children: Lisa (Peter) Higley of Seattle, WA and Steve Hannesson of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter: Sophia Higley; brother: Leo (Connie) Hannesson of Crookston, MN and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Bradley and Forrest Hannesson.

Funeral Service: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church - Minot.
Interment will be in Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot.
Visitation: Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.