Gordon D. Scullion of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday morning, December 7, 2019 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1942 to Gordon and Ethel (Rohrer) Scullion in Salem, Ohio. Gordon grew up in Salem and graduated from Salem High School in 1960. He earned his BA Degree from Ohio University in 1964 and continued his education at Hamma Theological Seminary. He was ordained at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Salem, Ohio in 1968 and then served as an Associate Pastor at First Lutheran Church in Tiffin, Ohio. In 1970 he helped build and start Galilee Lutheran Church in Russells Point, Ohio. In 1979 he accepted the Pastoral Associate position at Zion's Lutheran Church in Defiance, Ohio. After 25 years in ministry, Gordon was granted on-leave-from-call status and completed a study of Transpersonal Psychology. He also attended training in Analytic Psychology in Memphis, TN, a study group of the Interregional Society of Jungian Analysts. In addition to his studies, he opened his own practice in pastoral counseling in Defiance and served as a part-time pastor in Continental, Ohio at Christ Lutheran Church.

On October 11, 1997 he married Jacqueline Burns Scullion and lived with her in Defiance, Ohio. Members of Zion's Lutheran Church, they enjoyed participation in the Catholic-Lutheran Developing Spirituality Group.

Gordon was a true adventurer, amazing father, and loving husband, He enjoyed traveling the world and sharing, experiencing, and teaching his children about nature and the "great outdoors" during his free time. A swimmer and life guard in high school, a scuba diver and sailor, soccer coach, camper, hiker, spelunker, and a supreme dungeon master (dungeons and dragons) on Saturday afternoons with his kids. He was an animated story-teller, Star Trek and Star Wars fan, comedian, and theologian. Considered a very wise man, he was always willing to listen to the hardships of others with compassion and empathy, and to offer guidance when desired. Spiritually guided his entire life, Gordon faithfully served as a pastor of the Lutheran Church (ELCA) for over 50 years. Gordon's family was his greatest joy. He was blessed by his children, his grandchildren, and enjoyed being a part of their lives. He was very proud of them and their accomplishments. He valued each and every one of his relationships with friends, new and old. Gordon will be greatly missed by his family, colleagues and good friends.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Burns Scullion of Defiance, his two sons, Matt (Britta) Scullion of Salt Lake City, UT, and Drew (Azucena) Scullion of Waimanalo, HI, two daughters, Christine (Mike) Guerreiro of Carlsbad, CA, and Lisa Leonard Murphy of Las Cruces, NM. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his sister, Diane (Mark) Littler of Silver City, NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son-in-law Tom Murphy.

Schaffer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements, with services planned for a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Zion's Lutheran Church in Defiance. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.