Gordon Giesen

Gordon "Gordy" Giesen Twisp, WA Gordy Giesen, 92, passed away at his home in Twisp, WA on January 5th, 2019. Gordy was born March 27th, 1926 to Harry Giesen and Anna (Zannon) Giesen in Norway, MI. He joined the army at a young age and when honorably discharged he worked at a dairy farm in Stevenson, Michigan. After leaving the dairy farm he started working his way cross country working different jobs along the way. He ended his journey in Brewster. Where he met and married Imogene (Hammons) Giesen. Making their home in Brewster. Before moving to East Wenatchee. Where he began working for Douglas County PUD. They had 4 children: Blaine (Buck) Giesen, Dennis Giesen, Darleen Giesen and Duane Giesen. Gordy enjoyed many things in his life but being outdoors had to be his favorite. Loading up his family, packing up the horses and mule to head for the mountain for a weekend of horseback riding, fishing and exploring was a normal weekend for the Giesen family in the late spring through mid-fall. Later moving to Palisades put an end to those wonderful weekends for a while. There was always something to do on the farm but of course, true to nature, he was still enjoying the outdoors. After moving back to East Wenatchee he began packing into the mountains once again. When he retired from the PUD he moved to Twisp, WA where he enjoyed the rest of his life, still enjoying his love of the outdoors, packing into the hills, working his little farm and helping his family, friends and neighbors. Gordy worked hard but he played hard too. He always greeted you with a warm smile and his quick wit was always entertaining. He is survived by 3 of his children: Buck Giesen, Dennis Giesen (Darlene) and Darleen Giesen, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His 2 sisters, Elaine and Penny and 2 brothers, Leeroy and Don. Preceded in death by his wife, Imogene, son, Duane and sister, Harriett. A Graveside Service will be on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery; 1301 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee, followed by a no host lunch at Abby's Pizza; 702 Grant Road, East Wenatchee. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, April 20, at the Twisp Valley Grange; 344 W. 2nd Ave., Twisp beginning around noon. There will be a pot luck lunch, please bring your favorite dish to share. Visit www.chapelofthevalleyncw.com to leave an online condolence. Arrangements are by Chapel of the Valley, Wenatchee.

Gordon Giesen

March 27, 1926 - January 5, 2019