Gordon John McCoy
Saturday, October 24, 1931
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Age:
85 years old
Saturday, October 24, 1931
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Age:
85 years old
Saturday, October 24, 1931
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Age:
85 years old
Gordon John McCoy
Gordon John McCoy, 85 of Rochester died peacefully at Saint Mary’s Hospital on October 4, 2017, with his family by his side.
Gordon was born in Rochester to Edmund and Gertrude (Cavanaugh) McCoy on October 24, 1931. He attended Lourdes High School in Rochester and graduated in 1950. He participated in a variety of sports while in high school and upon graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War 1950-1954. After serving, Gordy returned home to Rochester and started work at IBM where he retired after 36 years.
He married Mary Margaret Russell on October 27, 1956 and they made their home in Rochester, where they belonged to St. Pius X Catholic Church. He was also a member of the American Legion and Elks Club. He enjoyed playing softball and coaching sports with his children.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 61 years Mary; daughter Jody Magee (Kirk) of Dover, son Richard McCoy (Kris) of Rochester, son Kevin McCoy (Lori) of Victoria and daughter Patti Herber (Charlie) of Altura; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Steven.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, October 6 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (11 4th Avenue SW, Rochester MN) with his cousin, Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating. Visitation will be will be one hour prior to the Mass Friday at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
Condolences
The family of Gordon John McCoy has received the following condolences.
McCoy family;
Please accept my sympathy at the passing of Gordon. Although I never had the privilege of meeting him in person. I know form Kris McCoy he was a very remarkable man. It was very evident from the way she described him - Family was upmost important to him. Asking God to hold you even a little tighter over these next few days. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared with him.
My Sympathy
Chris and Joe Bray
Mrs. McCoy, Jody and family, I remember your husband and father well from church and school at St. Pius and also hockey over the years. He was always kind and friendly to young people, which I admired. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of loss.
Mary, we grieve with you and your family in your loss. We are going to miss the friendly wave across the street. May God grant you peace as mourn. We share this thought today. As an old farm kid and science teacher, I have always been inspired by the eagle that is able to soar so high in the sky. Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks? The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring above it.
Note that the eagle does not escape the storm. It simply uses the storm to lift higher. It rises on the winds that bring the storm.
When the storms of life come upon us – and all of us will experience them – we can rise above then by setting our minds and our belief towards God. The storms do not have to overcome us. We can allow God’s power to lift us above them.
God enables us to ride the winds of the storm that bring sickness, tragedy, failure and disappointment in our lives. We can soar above the storm. Remember it is not the burdens of life that weigh us down, it is how we handle them.
The Bible says, “ Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” Isaiah 40:31
God's blessing to each of you Mary, Jody, Rick, Kevin, Patti and all Gordy's wonderful grandchildren.
Grace and Dean