Gordon was born May 24, 1929 in Auburn, North Dakota, the son of the late John and Birdine “Birdie” (Swanson) Sondeland. He attended and graduated from Mountain High School. He was a mechanic and started farming in the early 1950’s. Gordon was united in marriage to Eunice (Elton) Sondeland on April 28, 1948 in Crookston, Minnesota. The couple made their home near Hensel, North Dakota, where Gordon continued to make his home until the time of his death.
He was a member of Vikur Lutheran Church, Mountain, North Dakota. Gordon loved his family; he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed tinkering and loved to farm.
Gordon is survived by his children: Gordon D. (Sharon) Sondeland, Langdon, ND; Linda (Russ) Ramsey, West Fargo, ND; Gregg (Sharon) Sondeland, Edinburg, ND; Vicki (Jim) Corneillie, Fargo, ND; son-in-law, Ken Omlie, Lankin, ND; 11 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Eunice, daughter Deborah Omlie, three infant daughters, two infant sons and siblings: Lawrence, Evelyn and John.
Graveside services will be Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hoff Lutheran Cemetery, rural Adams, ND.