In Loving Memory of Yvonne Davis Gordon
Yvonne Davis Gordon passed peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of grace, strength, and wisdom cherished by her three children – Robert III (Millie), Tamice Gordon Parnell (Isiah), and Derek (Pamela); and ten adoring grandchildren – Robert IV, Morgan, Whitney, Lindsay, Alexander, Michael, Daniel, William, Taylor and Jonathan.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Yvonne was the beloved daughter of Alexander and Olivia Davis. She earned her degree in Education from Virginia State College (now Virginia State University) and in 1955 married her college sweetheart, Robert L. Gordon, Jr., a proud U.S. Army officer. Together they spent three remarkable decades traveling the world, living in places such as Taiwan, Germany, New York, Virginia, and Colorado, and building a strong, purposeful family and a life rich with purpose and adventure.
Throughout their travels, Yvonne dedicated herself to teaching elementary students across continents and even established a GED program for active-duty soldiers in Augsburg, Germany. Upon her husband’s retirement, Yvonne made Colorado Springs their forever home, where she continued to nurture her love for learning, art, and family.
With a soul attuned to beauty and a mind ignited by culture, policy, and politics, Yvonne found pure joy in music, poetry, and painting. She built her own stereo systems to savor music at its highest fidelity, and shared her art with others through oil paintings displayed in local galleries. Equally important to her was engaging in meaningful conversations about the world – its politics, its policies, and the deeper lessons woven through life’s experiences. Her words, pictures, paintings, and writings were infused with thoughtfulness, depth and strength of spirit, leaving behind a rich trove of poetry, letters, and reflections that continue to inspire and comfort those who knew her.
Above all, Yvonne’s greatest masterpiece was her family. Through love, wisdom, and unshakable devotion, she raised children and grandchildren who embody her spirit of independence, compassion, and strength. Her presence was a steady light – one that will continue to guide us all.
Yvonne will be forever loved, deeply missed, and always remembered.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences on your loss. From the obituary it appears Mr. Gordon may have retired from the Army. If so, and you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO