Gordon Gerald Belzer

Gordon Gerald Belzer, 89, Sherwood, Oregon, went to be with Jesus, while sleeping peacefully in his home, in the early morning hours of March 24, 2020. Gordon Gerald Belzer was born on December 11, 1930, in a farm house near Elliott, Ransom County, North Dakota, to Arthur Edward and Marjie Rose Belzer. The third of eight children, he was raised by loving parents on the family farm and in close relationship with his siblings. At the approximate age of 14 he read the scripture Joshua 1:1-9 and was convinced the Lord was calling him to Christian ministry. “Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Gordon graduated from Lisbon High School in 1947. Gordon left for college at the age of 16, driving 1500 miles from home. He attended Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, Idaho, working and paying his way, graduating with a BA in Philosophy. Gordon met the love of his life, Shirley Anne Ford, and was married on September 12, 1950. After graduating from Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO, he became an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Belzer pastored churches in Alexander, North Dakota; Denhoff, North Dakota; Richardson, Texas; Sandpoint, Idaho; Walla Walla, Washington; and Washougal, Washington. He built churches and houses as he preached, prayed, visited, sang, and ministered in each of these communities. He enjoyed singing duets with his wife and playing the trombone. Gordon also served as a hospital chaplain. Gordon lived a life of faith as he “strong and courageously” trusted God each day. He didn’t leave much time for play but he did enjoy fishing and the outdoors. He found joy in watching things grow; people and plants. After 41 years of active ministry, Gordon and Shirley spent a few years traveling in their RV visiting their children, grandchildren, and friends. Gordon was known for his stories and sense of humor. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Terry Mark Belzer; and brothers/sister in laws: Verne and Ruth Belzer; Norman and Lony Belzer; Barbara Belzer. Gordon’s family includes his loving wife of 69 ½ years, Shirley; children: Marvin Belzer [Venice, CA;] Susan (Marty) Huie [Walla Walla, WA;] Nancy (Terry) Langford, [Orlando, FL;] Pamela (Randy) Newcomb [San Fransisco, CA;] Vicki (David) Egger [Sauvie Island, OR;] Timothy Belzer [Vancouver, WA;] Gregory Belzer [Portland, OR.] Grandchildren: Sara (JP) Watson, Michael (Jessica) Huie; Tanya Langford, Cassandra (Fabian) Thompson, Matthew (Nicole) Langford, Andrew Langford, Josiah Langford; Zoe (CJ) Donahoe; Cole Newcomb; Ashley (Jonathan) Little, Austin (Alicia) Egger, Aaron (Molly) Egger; Luke Belzer. Great-grandchildren: Ysela, Lily, Bella, Ema Watson; Jackson, Ezekiel Egger; Eloise Egger. Siblings: Wesley (Carol) Belzer; David (Carol) Belzer; Karen (Bob) Mangum; Charles (Kaye) Belzer; Robert (Flora) Belzer. Numerous nieces and nephews call him “Uncle Gordon” and he has many lifelong friends. Celebration of Life service at Newberg Church of the Nazarene will be scheduled at a future time. Arrangements by Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, 503-538-2191 www.attrells.com. Gordon will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery in Walla Walla, WA. Memorial gifts may be sent to: Memorial Gift for Gordon Belzer; JESUS Film Harvest Partners, 15055 W 116th Street, Olathe, KS 66062. www.jfhp.org/memorialgift

Gordon Gerald Belzer

December 11, 1930 - March 24, 2020