Gordon Tree Zitting, born March 7, 1938, passed quietly away on December 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wives Joyce Dotterer Zitting and Janice Corey Zitting. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Kelsch Zitting and his children; Kelley George, Mary Jeffs, Ronald Zitting, Richard Zitting, Mark Zitting, Gordon Zitting Jr., Robert Zitting, Allen Zitting, Lorin Zitting, Judy Marchant, Laura Lopez, Joyce Steed, David Zitting, Jeffrey Zitting, Barbara Boss, Jennifer Corey, Ruth Green, Thomas Zitting, Daniel Zitting, Darryl Zitting, Brooke Zitting, Suzanne Morrison, Louis Zitting and Madison Longeuay.
Gordon was a successful inventor and entrepreneur. He loved to make big ideas come to reality and helped coach many of his children to become successful entrepreneurs. Gordon loved our country and the freedom it harbored. More than anything he loved the people around him including hundreds of family members, friends, and business associates, all of whom considered him a true friend and ally. Gordon’s undying faith in his people and optimism for the future was a blessing to all around him.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) in Sandy, Utah. A viewing will be held on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and on Tuesday morning one hour prior to the services. For information to watch the services online or to leave a condolence for Gordon’s family, please visit larkincares.com.
We wish to thank our many friends for their love and kindness to Gordon’s family.
As a health precaution, our family is requiring everyone attending to wear a mask. We are also discouraging any hugging or shaking of hands. Thank you for keeping all of us safe.
You may watch the recorded services online by clicking on the blue "Watch Services" box above. T
Dad, I have a heart full of love and gratitude toward you for the countless sacrifices you made for our family, and for me personally. All the dad things in my childhood, the farm years that drained your bank for our hands-on education, the manufacturing and industrial exposure, the lessons in customer service, and most of all, the examples set rearing a huge and complex family. You made me so proud of you through it all. I can never thank you enough. So I’ll just sum it up with I LOVE YOU DAD!
S o r r y f o r y o u r l o s s .
By their fruits Ye Shall Know Them.
What a Great Family & Posterity.
My Love and Thoughts to all of you at this difficult time.
Your Father, Husband, Friend & Mentor will Truly Be Missed.
Sincerely
Henry Barlow
To the Zitting family: Your Husband/Dad, was one of my closest confidants, business friend, and one of the finest guy, just to be around. We met in 1974, so 47 years of friend ship, struggles, trips (pleasure and business) all over the world. Gordon stories, from falling out of the boat (David), to almost being stuck a top of the Matterhorn, will remain with me and my family for ever. He is man never to be forgotten, to say I loved Gordon, and felt one of the Zitting family for so many years is not an understatement. I will miss the phone calls, the caring, and the never ending wisdom and fun we had. He was a blessing to be part of my life. Gratefully, sadly, Tom Schoellkopf
My condolences to All of the Zitting family. We are heartbroken about the passing of this wonderful man. Gordon was such a kind, caring and loving man. He will be missed by my children, Alex, James, Garrett & AJ. And I will miss him as well. We all send our love and blessings to the family. Lou Corey
One in a million, I will miss him tremendously.
I remember helping Janice plan Gordon’s surprise 50th Birthday party!! Fun memories of a great guy. Sending you all my sincere condolences, you’ve had a tough year for sure!!
Much love,
Diane
Gordon was very instrumental in how things worked out for me. Ever since the first day I stepped of the plane in1986 to go to work for him at Polyseal I found it too be better, more interesting, and fun. He was a great leader and a profound businessman. Sometimes his decisions left me wondering, but he always came through. We build Polyseal from a small seal company to an innovative company respected in the industry with his leadership. And his vision for what become Copper Rock is just mind boggling. I had my doubts, but he came through. He certainly will be missed, not only by his family but the many, many friends he made along the way. A Great man.
Just want to take a minute and tell you what an amazing man Gordon was. He always treated me with love and respect. His family can be proud to be part of such a great legacy. I think everyone's life is better that met him. He was one of the most non-judgmental people that I've ever known. Dorothy is a true example of unconditional love.
I'm a better person for knowing them.
Love,
Heber
We shared the service for Gordon on zoom, so glad we were able to view the proceedings. I think Gordon would have approved everything that was said and sung on his behalf! May He Rest In Peace! Your sister Irene and husband Stephen Brock
My condolences to Gordon's family. His passing is a loss to all of us but must be a tremendous loss to his family and the end of an era for them. He was a great man.
I had the honor and pleasure of working for Gordon for 29 years as he grew his company from a small company in a rented space to a large one with hundreds of employees in several locations. As an employee he provided an opportunity to me and many others to grow and thrive. He was a great leader who always considered the needs of all involved, customers and employees and others; adjusting until "Everybody Wins". He was a great friend and mentor. A life well lived. A man who will be missed.
What lovely memories I have of Gordon and his family.
These memories have been refreshed since I heard of his passing. The Mackert school was privileged to have had the Zitting family attend. I had some good times at your home before we all grew up, got married, and sadly, drifted apart. Mary was a good friend. Aunt Dorothy was a wonderful mentor to me. I had a lot of fun giving the kids piano lessons. Joyce and Barbara, I wish we could have a long visit! What a legacy Gordon has left for the world. I wish I could have attended the services. I will treasure these memories and pray the Lord comforts and strengthens you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family and friends of Uncle Gordon.
although it has been many years since we have seen Uncle Gordon, I have many fond memories of him visiting as we played at Grandma Bonnie's house.
God bless and keep you, until we meet again.
Anita Williams (Al's Daughter)
I’m so sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. I will always remember his infectious smile, his kindness, and his overwhelming love for his children. i always viewed Gordon as the perfect example of fatherhood,. i pray that God’ will bless his family with peace at this time,, and for many years to come.
To the whole Zitting family, with a little extra love to Louie, Tommy, Danny & Jeffie, we send you lots of love and sympathy. Your father was a wonderful and generous man and will be missed by all of you and your families, but also by many people he brought in under his wings. What a great family he has raised.
Again, our Sympathies,
Jack & Linda Warner
I'm so sorry for Gordon's dear family and friends. What a wonderful man he was - always so kind and interested in others. And so smart and wise with great stories to tell. I only saw him once or twice per year at Janice Zitting/Sandy Miller family gatherings but it was always a pleasure to chat with him and he always had something going on that was so interesting. He was a delight and I'm so sorry for Brooke and Madison too that he is no longer with us.