Christopher Allen Gorder, 54, of Alden, Iowa passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home. There will not be services. Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family. Memorials may be directed to Betty Gorder 510 Main Avenue, Alden, Iowa 50006.
Christopher Allen Gorder was born March 10, 1970 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Marlyn Lee and Betty Lou (Chaplin) Gorder. He graduated Iowa Falls High School in 1988. He also attended Ellsworth College for two years and UNI for one year to pursue art and was a talented artist. Chris taught himself to play the guitar and that became his new passion, leading him to play in several bands, joining his childhood friend. Chris enjoyed computer games, movies, sports, and communicating with others online. He worked at Berry Plastics as a printing tech until the plant closed.
Chris is survived by his mother: Betty Gorder; brother Tim (Kara Carr) Gorder, nephew: Ganon Gorder; nieces:Ryley (Korbin) Sesker, Adaleigh Mark, Kynsleigh Mark; great nephew: Kahl Sesker; and many cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father: Marlyn Gorder; grandparents: Dale and Mary Gorder and Earl and Tina Chaplin.
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