G. Gordon Fluke Jr.
G. Gordon Fluke Jr. passed away on May 18th, 2023, at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His brief encounter with cancer ended peacefully with his wife by his side.
Gordon was born on November 23rd,1941 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Georgia and George Fluke. He later attended Shawnee Mission High School in Kansas City where he was captain of the swim team and state champion in the 200-yard freestyle. At Colgate University he was a member of the varsity swim team which won the N.Y. state championship. Gordon graduated in 1963 with a BA degree in geology and belonged to Alpha Tau Omega. He pursued a Master of Architecture degree at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1966. He then served as a Master Sergeant in the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry National Guard Unit.
In 1967 he married Beth Liversidge of Wayne, Pennsylvania. Beth and Gordon lived in Philadelphia, where they raised their two daughters, Leslie and Lellie, and was active member of the Philadelphia Racquet Club. They spent summers in Kennebunk, ME. and Gordon was an active Kennebunk River Club Board Member.
Gordon worked many years in architecture and industrial design, receiving several awards and honors. Motorcycle enduro racing and trail riding were enduring passions that took him on adventures worldwide with friends and colleagues. Physically active all his life, walking, riding bikes, swimming, or playing competitive tennis, Gordon was a wise and loving father and grandfather, with a wry sense of humor and was a great cook.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Beth; daughters Leslie Elizabeth Woodward of Ambler, PA., her husband Landon James Woodward, and their daughter Marlis Rain; and Mary Llewellyn (Lellie) Keating of Centreville, MD., her husband, D. Spencer Keating, and their children Karson Gordon and Mary Curry. He is also survived by his sister Nancy Peterson of Tucson, Arizona.
A memorial gathering on May 25th, noon at Normandy Farm, 1401 Morris Rd, Blue Bell, PA 19422. We invite friends and family to bring pictures and stories to share.
Memorial service and reception in Kennebunkport, Maine, on June 8th. Details to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to make a Tribute Gift to Laudholm Trust in Gordon’s name. https://www.wellsreserve.org/support/celebratory-gifts
Dear Beth,
I was so sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. I hope you will find comfort in your long and loving marriage and your beautiful girls. We’re thinking of you at this sad time and extend our deepest condolences.
With love,
Shea and Rus
I’m so sorry. He was such a kind man.
What a handsome man Beth with a warm lively smile. We miss you and only wish the very best in this raw, sad stage of your life. All of your friends are willing and capable of helping when you return.
Stay well,
Bonnie
I knew Gordon as the beloved father of 2 precious girls that shared their younger school days at St. Peter’s with my daughter Suzanne.. She visited and shared many happy times with the Fluke family. We have fond memories of Gordon. We send our condolences to Beth and the girls. May he RIP.
Dear Beth,
Our hearts break for you. What a wonderful man Gordon was. He was so kind to Frank and I. He taught Frank how to dig a hone and cook clams and lobsters on the beach, Frank will never forget that.
xx Julie and Frank
So sorry to hear about Gordon’s passing. May his memory be a blessing.
Wonderful memories of both of you.
Much love to you
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So sorry to learn of Gordon’s death. After our Colgate years it was many more before we reunioned in Hamilton. And it was so good to renew our old friendships and warm memories. We miss him.