Gordon Leslie Ruthardt

SERVICES: 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at the First Baptist Church of White Deer, with Rev. Alan Wilson, pastor, officiating.BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery in Pampa, under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Ruthardt was born September 29, 1918 in Leedy, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during World War II. He had been a resident of White Deer since 1955. He farmed in White Deer for 40 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of White Deer. He was loved and respected by the citizens of White Deer, and will be missed by all.SURVIVORS: Wife: June Ruthardt of the home. 1 Son: Darrell Ruthardt & wife Wendy of White Deer. 1 Granddaughter: Trena Beckmann of Amarillo. 1 Grandson: Darren Ruthardt & wife Buffy of Amarillo. 1 Great-Grandson: Derrek Ruthardt of Amarillo. 1 Great-Granddaughter: Cortney Howell of Amarillo. 1 Brother: Crawford Ruthart of Amarillo. 1 Sister: Polly Lindley of Fritch. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 wives, Woody Ruthardt in 1992 and Burtie Ruthardt in 1998; 6 brothers, Ralph Ruthardt, Matt Ruthardt, Manuel Ruthardt, Sam Ruthardt, Donnie Ruthardt, and Arlen Ruthardt; and 1 sister, LeVeta Hastings.MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 337, White Deer, Texas 79097.