ROBERT BRUCE GORDON Sr.

GORDON Sr., ROBERT BRUCE Oct. 18, 1914 to Sept. 7, 2010 Robert Bruce Gordon Sr. born October 18, 1914, passed away September 7, 2010 in Tacoma. He had spent his whole life either in Tacoma or at Magnolia Beach on Vashon Island. His wife of 63 years had passed away in 2003. He was survived by his son, Richard, his granddaughter, Randi Iggulden (Rob), his grandson, David, his two great-grandchildren, Bradley and Sydney and his sister, Mary Louise Beil. Another son, Robert B. Gordon Jr. predeceased him. Mr. Gordon graduated from Washington Grade School, Mason Intermediate, Stadium High School and the University of Washington. In 1936, he started his banking career at the National Bank of Tacoma as a messenger. In 1939 he left that bank, which had become the National Bank of Washington, to join the bank next door, the Puget Sound National Bank. He retired in 1970 as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He then was elected to the Board of Directors. In 1983, the Bank purchased the San Juan County Bank in Friday Harbor, and Mr. Gordon was placed on that Bank's Board as the liaison director to serve both banks. He also went on the Board of the Auto Club of Washington (AAA), and served as Chairman between 1979 and 1983. The Gordon's loved to travel, and in his retirement days they managed to visit 49 Of the 50 States and over 50 foreign countries. In addition, they enjoyed many cruises and many winter stays on the ocean at La Jolla, California. In closing, it would be remiss not to mention Mr. Gordon's over 85-year membership in the First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Vashon Heritage Museum, Box 723, Vashon, WA 98070. Please visit our online guest book at www.islandfuneral.com.