Gprdon Roberts Obituary

Gordon Edward Roberts, Jr.
Was born on March 19, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas. Raised in Harriman, Tennessee, Gordon was exposed to the charm of southern hospitality. The family moved to Ontario in 1955 where Gordon attended Vina Danks Middle School, Chaffey High School and Chaffey College.
Gordon worked as an Engineer for the City of Whittier and numerous construction jobs as a carpenter glazer and sub contractor. He was most proud of his time as a Detective with Ontario Police Department and Loss Prevention Supervisor with Vons.
Gordon was an avid sportsman. Though not officially a Master Carpenter, his skills rivaled those who were, and he has left behind many examples of his craftsmanship for his family to enjoy.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 33 years (Katie), his 3 daughters: Linda Roberts, Debbie Lafrenz (Randy), and Christy Roberts; his sister Pam Smith (Michael), his brother Tom (Myrna); brother-in-law Charles Berkowitz (Cathy); sister-in-law Susie Castillo (David); grandson Steven Lafrenz (Ashley); granddaughter Alyssa; great granddaughters Riley and Brooklyn and nieces and nephews: Karen and Robert Sherman, Matt Smith, Shelly Berkowitz, Wendy Owens (Eddie), Robyn Berry (Greg), Robert Salcedo, Jessica Medina and Daniel Kraft.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ontario Rotary, Children's Police Museum or the American Cancer Society.

Published by Daily Bulletin on Feb. 5, 2013.
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Dear Katie and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gino L. Filippi
Councilmember
City of Upland

Gino Filippi

February 6, 2013

Daddy, I miss you more than you know.

Love, Debbie

February 5, 2013

So saddened by Gordon's passing. He will be missed very much. Katie im so sorry. There is so, so much good that can be said about Gordon, but it would take years to do it. We love you Katie and hang in there. The Skropos family.Kathy,George,Gus and Tommy.

Tommy Skropos

February 5, 2013

Katie and family:

I am saddened to learn of your loss. May you take comfort in knowing that so many of your friends share in your loss and share our prayers and sympathy with you.

Sincerely,

Bill Ruh
Mayor Pro-Tem
City of Montclair

Bill Ruh

February 5, 2013

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