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Tommy Gordon Obituary
In the early morning hours of April 5, 2020, my life partner, Tommy Bill Gordon, Jr., passed from this life into the next. I held his hand to the very end and sent him off with all of the love in my heart for this kind and wonderful man with whom I shared almost half of my life. I will miss him more than words can convey. Tom was born on October 25, 1948 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA to Tommy Bill Gordon, Sr. and Edith Elsie Harris. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Elske Zoetmulder Gordon; his sister Dyanne Gordon Green; brothers John and James Gordon; son Matthew Gordon; step-son Alex Garcia. There are nieces, nephews, many in-laws, young and old, which will all mourn his passing. I believe that all of our lives were made better just for knowing him.
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ELSKE GORDON
April 19, 2020
Tommy Bill was the most caring man I have ever known. He could never do enough to make my life happy and content. I miss him more than I can say and feel like this loss will never go away. Time does ease all pain, but this kind of heartache seems to be way too far in the future for me to even consider this heartache to diminish.
James Gordon
April 19, 2020
Tommy was one of the most caring and supportive big brothers a person could ask for.
James Gordon
April 19, 2020
Tommy was my big brother. He always kept a watchful eye on us 3 younger siblings.
(See photo) I also remember his jokes. So corny but somehow they always made you laugh.
Keeping a Watchful Eye
James Gordon
April 19, 2020
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