Gold, John W. age 61, of Champlin, was ushered into the presence of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on August 27, 2016. We will miss John greatly, but trust in the sovereignty of God and know he is rejoicing in Heaven free from pain and disability. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane. Survived by wife, Brenda; sons, Justin & Alexander; father, Denny; aunt Rosellyn Calvert; cousins, nieces & nephews. Memorial service Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Anoka, 1235 Park St., Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Gospel for Asia or Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220