Gordon, Daniel James

Daniel James Gordon, of Niles
Jan. 31, 1986 — Oct. 29, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:38 am Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Jan. 31, 1986 — Oct. 29, 2016

Daniel James Gordon, 30, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Daniel was born Jan. 31, 1986, to Daniel L. Gordon and Sheila R. Julian.

On Dec. 30, 2008, he married Erin Jeffrey.

Daniel Gordon
Daniel Gordon

Daniel attended Lake Michigan College. He had a passion for music and loved having family time at the park and going on bike rides. Daniel was a determined, strong minded and outspoken individual. He was truly one of a kind.

One of his favorite things to do was to play video games with his friends of nine years from all over the world. Daniel was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Erin; daughters Arriana Gordon and Bailee Gordon; father Daniel L. (Jocelyn) Gordon; mother Sheila Julian; sister Ashton (Anthony) Gladden; paternal grandmother Darlene Earley; maternal grandparents Wayne and Lourdes Julian; aunt Katina and uncle Mark; uncle James and aunt Angie; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Daniel was preceded in death by his best friend, Brooke Bailey.

The family hosted a celebration of life for Daniel.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan.

Online condolences may be made at hovenfunerals.com.