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Gordon Walker Obituary

Gordon Walker II Husband, father, grandfather, Real Estate Broker and Developer passed away suddenly Sunday, March 17, 2013 after a family gathering in Petaluma. Gordon was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1927, and raised in Garden City, New York by his parents Gordon and Virginia Doing Walker. After attending Alfred University he moved to Houston to work for Jorgensen Steel. While in Texas, he was called to serve in the U.S. Army. Shortly thereafter he met his wife Mary Ann and their first son Reed was born. In 1957 they moved to Novato where their second and third sons Gordon III and Craig were born. Gordon's real estate and development career began there where he developed the Marin Golf & CC and many other projects. Gordon and Mary Ann moved to Santa Rosa in 1987. Together they began a successful 20 year real estate partnership at Frank Howard Allen. They continued their journey in faith at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa and truly became part of the community in Santa Rosa. Gordon is survived by his loving wife and partner of 58 years Mary Ann. Sister Gina Baxter of Azle, TX; sons and daughters-in-law Reed and Leslie of Novato, Gordon and Marie of San Rafael and Craig and Jani of Petaluma; grandchildren Ryan, Elaina, Evelyn, Charles and Nicole. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Living Room, 636 Cherry Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa, 1550 Pacific Ave., Santa Rosa.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2013.

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Chris Young

March 17, 2019

A great man who enjoyed life and his family. Gordon appreciated everyone and would share his ideas and wisdom. A wonderful sense of humor

Pam Mishoe-Chisholm

April 9, 2013

Mary Ann - I am so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. I am not sure you remember me but I used to baby sit for you in Marin, many years ago. And I have some fond remembrances of those days. My parents bought into Marin Country Club from Gordon, my condolences Pam Henderson Mishoe-Chisholm

April 1, 2013

Dear Mary Ann, words can not be passed to you and your family that express our feelings for your lost. We were out of town for the services, but our thoughts were with you. Bob & Patty Davis

Dianne McKay

March 29, 2013

Dear Mary Ann and Family,
I am so sorry that you have lost husband and father. Gordon will be missed by many. He was a kind, charismatic, and energetic man and a great conversationalist. The last couple of times I visited with Gordon, he told me he was writing a book about some of the Loma Verde and Marin Country Club families. If he did, I am sure it was fascinating! I am glad that the family was together on Gordon's last day.

Sincerely,

Dianne (Newirth) McKay

Tim Boyle

March 29, 2013

Mary Ann, Reed, Gordie, Craig and families ...your husband,your father and my friend was one of God's precious gifts to all of us who had the honor and pleasure of knowing him. Gordon collected people and treasured experiences;he built models and created relationships; he valued friends and gave lovingly of his time and talent.
Gordon was a faithful friend who always followed through. I am grateful for the enrichment he brought to our lives and look forward to seeing Gordon again one day...

March 25, 2013

Dear Craig, Jani, Charlie and Nicole, please know how sorry we are for your loss. We are just a phone call away if you need anything. Please know we will keep your family in our prayers, asking God to help you get through this difficult time. May God bless you all! Love, The Tomrose's

Rob Nied

March 24, 2013

I never met a man who more faithfully embodied his personal motto: "wherever you go, be all there". His generosity, energy, and faith will be missed.

Chris and Lina Young

March 23, 2013

A great man, father, husband, grandfather, brother and a friend. Very inspirational person with a fantastic personality. One of kind, Gorden we will miss you.

Chris and Lina Young

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