Michael L. Gordon

Michael Leon Gordon, 47, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Ransom Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life and potluck will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Eagles Lodge. Michael was born November 11, 1970, in Paola, Kansas, the son of Robert and Colleen (Ball) Gordon. He was a near lifelong Ottawa resident. He graduated from Turner High School in Kansas City, Kansas. Michael served in the United States Army. Survivors include his mother, Colleen Ball; three children, Taylor Davis and husband Andrew, Michelle Bryant and husband Tyler, and Alexa Gordon all of Ottawa; four siblings; and four grandchildren, Colten Davis, Bentley Davis, Mason Davis, and Malcolm Bryant. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Gordon; daughter, Kelsey Gordon; and brother, Paul McDaniels. He was a construction laborer. Michael loved spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and repairing vehicles. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Michael’s Tribute Wall at www.dengelmortuary.com