Gordon Mitsuo Nagata

Born in Dinuba, CA, on October 17, 1932, Gordon passed away on February 5, 2011, in Orosi, CA. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California in 1957. He opened Cutler Pharmacy on October 3, 1966, and purchased Dinuba Drugs in 1969. In 2007, Gordon was recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy for 50 years as a registered pharmacist and recently honored by the Cutler-Orosi Chamber of Commerce with their "2011 Business of the Year" award for community service. He enjoyed bowling, golf, playing the piano and vacations with his family. He also gave years of service to Palm United Methodist Church. Gordon was preceded in death by his son, Keith, his sister, MallieHanada, and his brother, Stanley Nagata. He is survived by his wife, June, of 41 years; his daughter, Michele; his brother, Ed Nagata; and his sisters, LilyanKiyomoto, and Amy Akaishi. Services will be at Palm United Methodist Church in Dinuba on Friday, February 18, at 10:00 a.m. with gravesite service at Smith Mountain Cemetery Services are under the direction of Dopkins Funeral Chapel.