Gordon Fredrick Mahlman was born on February 22nd 1920 in Fresno California and died August 15th 2013 in Hillsboro Oregon at the age of 93. He grew up in the San Joaquin Valley where he worked on his father's dairy. Before his morning classes he would deliver milk to the local creamery, thus began his love of trucking. Driving truck at a time when roads were narrow, curves were sharp, hills were steep and automatic transmissions didn't exist required a level of skill that made trucking more of a challenge than today's drivers face. Yet driving was what Gordon loved and continued to maintain his CDL into his 80's. Gordon was one of those rare people who never spoke an ill word about anyone. He smiled easily, forgave generously, and never met a stranger. A couple of his favorite sayings were; 'You catch more flies with honey than vinegar' and 'In fifty years you won't know the difference'. His smile is already missed by his family, friends, and the staff at Rosewood. Gordon is survived by three daughters: Esther Dexheimer and husband Larry of Bullhead AZ, Debra Wold and husband Neil of Aloha OR, Judy Schommer and husband Mark of Cambria IL. Five grandchildren: Brandy Turley, Amber Davis, Justin Wold, Craig Murison and Christopher Wold. Three great grandchildren: Summer, Jackson and Parker. Gordon was preceded in death by; his wife of 49 years, Elise A Bowman, his parents Elvera and Herman Mahlman, his sister Daisy Cedar. Services for Gordon will be held at St James Catholic Church in McMinnville OR, Wednesday Aug 21st at 11 am. Graveside service will immediately follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Viewing will be Tuesday, please contact Hustad Funeral Home for hours (503-286-9663).