Richard B. Gordon
Oct. 5, 1926 - July 5, 2016
Resident of Dublin
Richard B. Gordon, a Dublin resident for 54 years, and Right-of-Way Agent for Alameda County for 50 years passed away suddenly on July 5th, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1926 in Oakland to Frank and Catherine Gordon.
He is survived by his eight children, Stephen (Ellie), Frank, Betsy (Bob), Joseph, Paul, Barbara (Danny) Susan and Maggie (Eddie). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews, and his loving friend, Mary Ann.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mona, his son-in-law Tom, his sister Pat and brother Frank.
"Flash" was known for his generous heart and wonderful sense of humor. He was a passionate sports fan, especially of the Giants, Cal Bears and 49ers.
He proudly served in the Merchant Marines during WWII.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 16 11:00 am at Crosswinds Church, 1660 Freisman Rd. in Livermore with burial to follow at Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery on Sunol Blvd in Pleasanton.
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1940 United States Federal Census
Frank R Gordon 50
Catherine Gordon 46
Frank M Gordon 19
Catherine Gordon 17
Richard Gordon 13
Ann Gordon 8
Another sister:
Pat Gordon Olson (died before July 2016). Could not find her but she is mentioned in her brother, Richard's obit in July 2016 and sister's obit, Ann, April 2017 as being deceased.
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Father:
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Frank Richard Gordon
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1890
Birth Place: Akron, Ohio
Death Date: 7 Aug 1943
Claim Date: 7 Sep 1943
SSN: 552090949
Death place, Alameda County
Oct. 5, 1926 - July 5, 2016
Resident of Dublin
Richard B. Gordon, a Dublin resident for 54 years, and Right-of-Way Agent for Alameda County for 50 years passed away suddenly on July 5th, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1926 in Oakland to Frank and Catherine Gordon.
He is survived by his eight children, Stephen (Ellie), Frank, Betsy (Bob), Joseph, Paul, Barbara (Danny) Susan and Maggie (Eddie). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews, and his loving friend, Mary Ann.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mona, his son-in-law Tom, his sister Pat and brother Frank.
"Flash" was known for his generous heart and wonderful sense of humor. He was a passionate sports fan, especially of the Giants, Cal Bears and 49ers.
He proudly served in the Merchant Marines during WWII.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 16 11:00 am at Crosswinds Church, 1660 Freisman Rd. in Livermore with burial to follow at Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery on Sunol Blvd in Pleasanton.
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1940 United States Federal Census
Frank R Gordon 50
Catherine Gordon 46
Frank M Gordon 19
Catherine Gordon 17
Richard Gordon 13
Ann Gordon 8
Another sister:
Pat Gordon Olson (died before July 2016). Could not find her but she is mentioned in her brother, Richard's obit in July 2016 and sister's obit, Ann, April 2017 as being deceased.
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Father:
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Frank Richard Gordon
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1890
Birth Place: Akron, Ohio
Death Date: 7 Aug 1943
Claim Date: 7 Sep 1943
SSN: 552090949
Death place, Alameda County
Richard B. Gordon
Oct. 5, 1926 - July 5, 2016
Resident of Dublin
Richard B. Gordon, a Dublin resident for 54 years, and Right-of-Way Agent for Alameda County for 50 years passed away suddenly on July 5th, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1926 in Oakland to Frank and Catherine Gordon.
He is survived by his eight children, Stephen (Ellie), Frank, Betsy (Bob), Joseph, Paul, Barbara (Danny) Susan and Maggie (Eddie). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews, and his loving friend, Mary Ann.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mona, his son-in-law Tom, his sister Pat and brother Frank.
"Flash" was known for his generous heart and wonderful sense of humor. He was a passionate sports fan, especially of the Giants, Cal Bears and 49ers.
He proudly served in the Merchant Marines during WWII.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 16 11:00 am at Crosswinds Church, 1660 Freisman Rd. in Livermore with burial to follow at Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery on Sunol Blvd in Pleasanton.
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1940 United States Federal Census
Frank R Gordon 50
Catherine Gordon 46
Frank M Gordon 19
Catherine Gordon 17
Richard Gordon 13
Ann Gordon 8
Another sister:
Pat Gordon Olson (died before July 2016). Could not find her but she is mentioned in her brother, Richard's obit in July 2016 and sister's obit, Ann, April 2017 as being deceased.
__________________________________________________________
Father:
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Frank Richard Gordon
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1890
Birth Place: Akron, Ohio
Death Date: 7 Aug 1943
Claim Date: 7 Sep 1943
SSN: 552090949
Death place, Alameda County
Oct. 5, 1926 - July 5, 2016
Resident of Dublin
Richard B. Gordon, a Dublin resident for 54 years, and Right-of-Way Agent for Alameda County for 50 years passed away suddenly on July 5th, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1926 in Oakland to Frank and Catherine Gordon.
He is survived by his eight children, Stephen (Ellie), Frank, Betsy (Bob), Joseph, Paul, Barbara (Danny) Susan and Maggie (Eddie). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews, and his loving friend, Mary Ann.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mona, his son-in-law Tom, his sister Pat and brother Frank.
"Flash" was known for his generous heart and wonderful sense of humor. He was a passionate sports fan, especially of the Giants, Cal Bears and 49ers.
He proudly served in the Merchant Marines during WWII.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 16 11:00 am at Crosswinds Church, 1660 Freisman Rd. in Livermore with burial to follow at Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery on Sunol Blvd in Pleasanton.
__________________________________________________________
1940 United States Federal Census
Frank R Gordon 50
Catherine Gordon 46
Frank M Gordon 19
Catherine Gordon 17
Richard Gordon 13
Ann Gordon 8
Another sister:
Pat Gordon Olson (died before July 2016). Could not find her but she is mentioned in her brother, Richard's obit in July 2016 and sister's obit, Ann, April 2017 as being deceased.
__________________________________________________________
Father:
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Frank Richard Gordon
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1890
Birth Place: Akron, Ohio
Death Date: 7 Aug 1943
Claim Date: 7 Sep 1943
SSN: 552090949
Death place, Alameda County
Inscription
PROUDLY SERVED IN THE MERCHANT MARINES, SF FIANTS FAN,
ADORED FATHER OF 8, LOVING HUSBNAD OF 51 YEARS,
HE LIVED HIS LIFE WITH HUMOR, GRACE,
GENEROSITY, INTEGRITY AND LOYALTY.
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