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Bruce Gordon Obituary
Bruce Edward Gordon, 86, passed away March 12, 2020 at his home. Born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio his family relocated to Chico, CA when he was 15. Bruce went on to receive his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley where he met and married Thelma, his wife of 62 years.
Relocating to Santa Barbara in 1956, Bruce worked as an Engineer for Raytheon until his retirement, and built the house he resided in for the majority of his life.
Bruce was a member of the Ham Radio Club, and was also a private pilot and former member of the Civil Air Patrol. He flew many Search & Rescue missions during his years with the C.A.P. and developed technology to better be able to locate downed airplanes.
Bruce is survived by his daughter Nancy Dean & husband Michael; also granddaughter Diana Lee Trejo & husband Justin. Bruce was predeceased by his wife Thelma and son Donald.
The family wishes to express deepest thanks and appreciation to the dedicated caregivers and staff at Senior Helpers for their loving support.
Services will be private.
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Kay Pittman Huffine
March 24, 2020
Dear Nancy and family:
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad and my Cousin. He was a good man.
I believe he was in college when he took me on my first airplane ride; I think it was a Piper Cub, and I was maybe eight?
I appreciated your contacting me explaining his condition when you responded to the Christmas card I'd sent Bruce last year.
May God bless and keep you, and especially in this time of loss.
Lanita Fedorchuk
March 24, 2020
How well I remember your short wave set up in your home in Chico. Your call sign was W6GUX. Fond memories when you visited and we would all go out for lunch. Your cousin.
Marion Hinshaw
March 24, 2020
Bruce was my cousin.
Brian Maddux
March 18, 2020
Bruce was a gifted Engineer- He was a great asset to Raytheon and to his country. I enjoyed working with him and am sorry to see he has passed.
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