Ruth Renee Rokes Gordon Gigi 1930 ~2011
Gigi passed away peacefully on July 13, 2011. She was born July 7, 1930 in Salt Lake City to James Edward Rokes and Ruth Irene Rokes. She married Reed W. Gordon and later divorced. She is survived by her sons: Jeff (Debbie) and Drew (Robanne), and two daughters-in-law, Kris and Melinda, as well as 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was the perfect example of a mother and friend. She taught by her actions and by word the importance of loving, supporting, and helping her family and all who knew her. She loved all sports and never missed her boys' games or matches. She served in many positions in the LDS church. She touched the lives of many young women through her years of service. She worked at KSL. She is preceded in death by her parents and two sons: Greg and Brad, along with one grandchild, Alex. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Haven Hospice for their loving care of their mother. A viewing will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the LDS Chapel on 7075 South 2250 East from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer Foundation, to the LDS Church Missionary Fund, or the Perpetual Education Fund. Online condolences at www.cannonmortuary.co