Gordon Wickersham

Gordon C. Wickersham, age 87, of Bourbonnais, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at home. Gordon was born on May 23, 1926 to Ross and Olive (Clement) Wickersham in Binghamton, NY. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and English from Olivet Nazarene University. He went on and received a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from Boston University and a second Master’s Degree in Philosophy from Nazarene Theological Seminary. He married the former Marva Davis on March 31, 1950 at Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City, MO. He spent 8 years pastoring churches in South Texas and Chicago area. He worked at Bethany Nazarene College for 11 years as Publicity Director as well as Alumni Director. He then worked at Olivet Nazarene University for 20 years in student recruitment and as Publicity Director before his retirement in 1992. After retirement he worked part time as the Religion Editor for the Daily Journal. He enjoyed photography and loved music.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marva; one son, John (Lynnette) Wickersham of OK; two daughters, Judy (Russ) Booton of Lincoln, NE and Carol Wickersham of St. John, IN; four grandchildren, James, Ron, Katie and Laura and three great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Emily and Amy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Marcella Allshouse and his daughter-in-law, Esther Wickersham.

Gordon’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at College Church of the Nazarene in Bourbonnais. Following Gordon’s funeral service will be a time of gathering for family and friends in College Church’s Christian Life Center. Burial will be private and at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Olivet Nazarene University.