Gordon Ray Newman, 75, of Moose Lake, died Sunday, November 26, 2006, at his home.  He was born June 25, 1931 in Barnum to Charles and Murial (Hanson) Newman. He was a Navy veteran serving from 1949-1953.  Gordon was united in marriage to Alice Mae Allers on August 10, 1974 in Moose Lake.  Gordon owned and operated Gordy's Dairy as well as Allers Clothing in Moose Lake.  Gordon enjoyed fishing, being at the lake and "Chef's Coffee Time".  He was a member of the Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce and Retail Interest Group.


Gordon is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clement, Harold and Roger; sisters, Avis Newman and Joyce Christopherson.

Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Alice Mae; 6 sons, Kim (Sue), Kevin (Tracy), Kelly, Keith (Lana) and Kurt (Tammy) Newman and John (Karin) Allers; 2 daughters, Karmen Ketchum and Sue (Phil) Allers-Hatlie; grandchildren, Shelly, Nathan, Mandy, Jamie, Ashly, Austin, Cole, Angela, Jenni, Anndi, Lissy, Keith, Kyle, Korrin, Rudy, Kurt, Paige, Jessie and Jacob; great grandchildren, Caleb, Ava, Sage, Addy, Makenna, Trenton and Anthony; brothers, Herman (Carol), Jim (Evelyn), and Kenny (LeeAnn); sisters, Janice Mapes and Carol (Joe) Watts; sister-in-law, Winnifred Newman; many nieces, nephews and friends.