Tharaldson Gordon, 76, of Mesa, AZ. Died Saturday, December 22, 2001 in Gilbert, Arizona. Mr. Tharaldson, a pbx installer for the phone company and a WWII Navy veteran was born in Dazey, ND. Survivors include his wife, Delores Tharaldson; sons, Craig (Mary), Dennis and Bruce (Kate) Tharaldson; sisters, Phyllis and Marilyn; brothers, Morris, James and Robert; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorial services were Thurs. Dec. 27 in Mesa, AZ. Memorial to: Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205; Neely Ray Hospice, 13639 E. Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296. Mesa Funeral Care at Mariposa Gardens handled arrangements.