Celebrating the life of Gordon A. Beznoska
(1949 - 2017)
Gordon A Beznoska of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 24. He was born on April 3, 1949 in Geronimo, Okla., to the late Adolph Beznoska and Golda Mae Beznoska.
In 1970, Gordon was the youngest person, at age 21, elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He served three terms as the representative for House District 63 in the Comanche County area. He has been listed in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges as well as Personalities of the South. He also served as campaign chairman for the American Cancer Society in Comanche County.
Gordon was a registered nurse and had been active in health care for most of his adult life. He recently retired after working in nurse management serving as a house supervisor for a local hospital. Holding degrees from Cameron University in both business and nursing, he also had prior business experience working for property management firms and property and casualty insurance.
Following retirement, Gordon invested his time in his community and was actively engaged in the Democratic Party. He also served three years on the board of directors for OKC Pride, including one year as vice president. Gordon was treasurer at the time of his passing.
He had a great love of fine cuisine, travel and trains. Above all, Gordon considered his greatest accomplishment to be his life partnership with the late James R. “Jim” Young for over 19 years.
He is survived by his niece, Carla Jean Lansing and husband, Larry Lansing, Denver, Colo.; his great-nephew, Jon Moser and wife, Sonia Moser, Bixby, Okla.; his great-niece, Heather Daugherty and husband, Brian Daugherty, Nevada, Mo.; his great-nieces Stephanie E. Conley and Carrie J. Conley, Denver, Colo.; and his great-great nieces, Emma, Claire and Hannah Daugherty, Nevada, Mo.; Aria Stevenson, Denver, Colo. and many beloved friends.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Caroline Beznoska and William and Jesse Northcutt, his sister Sondra Jean Moser and his nephew David Lloyd Moser.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 6th from 6-8 p.m. at The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73112. Guests are asked to bring a printed photo memory they have of Gordon’s life to share with everyone.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gordon may be made to OKC Pride, PO Box 12240, Oklahoma City, OK 73157.
Burial will be in Walters Cemetery, next to Jim.
Copyright The Gayly - 7/28/17 @ 11:00 a.m. CST