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Gordon Chalmers Obituary
Aug. 4, 1939 - Dec. 24, 2018
Gordon passed away peacefully at home on Monday, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years of age. Gordon was born in San Francisco to Alec and Florence Chalmers. Gordon was a San Francisco native attending Balboa High School and later attending San Francisco State University earning his bachelor's degree along with his teaching credentials which lead to a 50+ year career in the San Francisco Public School District. Over the span of his career, he served in many capacities from teaching history/government/civics to later in his career, what he felt most passionate about, serving as a college counselor assisting young adults to realize their goals/dreams of attending college.Gordon is survived by Beverly Chalmers, his loving wife of almost 57 years, son Greg Chalmers, and daughter Kellie St. Clair. He is Grandfather to Sondra Wermes, Alex and Lauren St. Clair, and Ryan Chalmers. He is Great Grandfather to Dominic, Avery, and Olivia Wermes. Gordon is also survived by his brother Allan (Linda) Chalmers, and his nephews, Adam and Craig Chalmers.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Gordon at Skylawn Memorial Park on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, beginning at 11am. A reception will immediately follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you donate in Gordon's name to: Friends of Ruth Asawa – San Francisco School of the Arts, College Center – Gordon Chalmers; 236 West Portal Avenue, #844; San Francisco, CA 94127 - fosota.org
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Avrum Shepard
October 14, 2022
Gordon was a most warm and wonderful man. And will be missed by many. He was the college counselor at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts when my sons attended. The PTSA hired Gordon to work part time at the school, but he worked many more hours than he was paid for and contributed greatly to the success of students after they graduated SOTA. SOTA graduates were admitted to the very best colleges in the country because of him. In their junior year, he took students on a tour of the East Coast colleges, making arrangements for them to spend a night in the dorms of the best colleges in the country and sit in on classes so that they could get a real taste of college. Many jazz and classical musicians, dancers, actors, and artists owe Gordon thanks for the training for the careers that support them now. Gordon was an avid golfer and gave from his heart to each student he advised.
Gregory P. Manougian
January 17, 2021
Though nearly two years after Gordon's passing, I was reminded of his inspirational support and guidance at McAteer as I witnessed the horrific breach of the Capitol. I graduated in 1977, but participated in two consecutive years of Close-Up with Gordon as the advisor/chaperone. These visits to Washington inspired me to pursue a government career and now approaching my own retirement. God Bless you Gordon...and thanks for the memories.
De'Onna Jack
December 30, 2018
My sincere condolences to Mr Chalmers family. I had the pleasure and opportunity to be one of Mr.Chalmers students at McAteer, I was a class of 85 graduate and he was one of the best teachers I had. Rest in Peace Mr.Chalmers. May memories of him live on and my prayer is that his family will be comforted with peace and Love during their time of grief.
Elmer Eckart
December 29, 2018
Gordon was a great person and very active in the Highlands Community (San Mateo). He was a retired educator from the San Unified School District and worked as a college/university counselor after retirement. May he rest in peace.
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