Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Gordon, William "Bill" Baxter  January 15 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
William "Bill" Baxter Gordon

Services: Fri., January 21, at 3 p.m.

Bill Gordon went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2005. A memorial 
service will be held Friday, January 21, at 3 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial 
Chapel, 3700 River Blvd. Visitation will be at Greenlawn on Thursday, 4 8 p.m.

Bill was born in Bakersfield, January 21, 1941. He attended local schools, 
graduating from East Bakersfield High School in 1959. After graduation, he 
joined the United States Navy serving our Country faithfully and honorable 
until the death of his brother Jack in Vietnam in 1969. Bill received numerous 
Letters of Commendation during his years of service. Bill continued his serve 
in the Naval Reserves achieving the rank of First Class Radioman and retired 
in 1999. He upheld the highest traditions of the United States Navy throughout 
his career, serving on the USS Burton Island, USS New Jersey, USS Denver, USS 
Hooper, USS OCallahan, USS Goldsborough, and USS Sirius. This was the 
beginning of his love and respect for the ocean.

Bill loved his children and grandchildren. He knew no stranger and found joy 
and fulfillment in helping others. Bill treasured the lifelong friendships and 
memories he developed throughout his life. He is also known for his commitment 
and involvement to the auto parts industry and auto racing.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Gordon; brother, 
Jack; infant sister, Helen, and wife, Sharon. He is survived by his children, 
daughter, Cathy Final, of Fallbrook, CA., daughter and son-in-law, Corey and 
Duane Keathley of Bakersfield and their children, Kimberly, Michele and 
Robert, daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Jonathan Aberle of Rancho Murrieta 
and their daughter Emily, and son, Justin Gordon of Monterey, CA. he is also 
survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Russell Bigler, sister Mary 
Trichell, uncle Richard Heber and his wife, Evelyn; nephews, William Ray 
Harper, wife Michelle and daughter Emelie, Gordon Bigler, and John Trichell. 
Nieces, Susan Begin, husband Scott and their children Lee and Rory, and Sarah 
Trichell, all of Bakersfield, aunt Frances Welch of Michigan, cousins, Joan 
Knopka, Kristine Stempe, Diane Pinson, Steven Heber, and loving companion and 
best friend, Deanna Barton.

Honorary Pallbearers; Duane Keathley, Jonathon Aberle, Ray Harper, Gordon 
Bigler, John Trichell, Steven Heber, Russell Bigler, Scott Begin, Terry 
Lenmark, Ruben Ramirez, Michael Barton, Lance Barton, and Norman Kitchen.

Memorials may be made to East Bakersfield High School for the William B. 
Gordon Memorial Swimming Scholarship Fund, 2200 Quincy Dr., Bakersfield, CA 
93306


Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 


Additional Comments:
Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased.

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