Los Angeles, California
Gordon, Basil December 23, 1931 - January 12, 2012 Long time UCLA mathematics professor Basil Gordon passed away after a brief struggle with cancer. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Basil Gordon (1896-1947) and Helen Williams Gordon (1902-1990). Gordon attended the Baltimore Polytechnic...
Read MoreI was one of Basil Gordon's Ph.d. Students. Basil possessed two remarkable qualities: he was one of the most brilliant mathematicians I've met, and he was one of the kindest people I've ever met. He always maintained very high standards of his students, something that I try to do with my own students, emulating him by example. We miss you, Basil.
Sinai Robins
June 01, 2024 | School
I was Professor Gordon's student in the 1970s and he was instrumental in my getting my first paper published. He was always extremely supportive and encouraging, all the while insisting on very high standards. A true scholar, and a wonderful man, May God rest his soul.
Michael Berg
January 31, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA
I was one of Basil's PhD students. He was a gentleman, and a gentle man. He blessed me in so many different ways. I am not eloquent enough to put into words how much he has meant to me and my family.
He was one of my heros.
Ken Ono
January 31, 2012 | Atlanta, GA
Remarkable man! Had the honor of being his algebra student back in the 70's and very saddened by his passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
Fred Barthel
January 31, 2012 | Venice, CA
