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GORDON AATLO Obituary

Gordon D. Aatlo Gordon Aatlo, renowned jewelry designer and artist, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012. Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by sons Byron and Thore Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo, Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot, sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne and several grandchildren. A celebration of Gordon's life will be held on May 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jewelers for Veterans, www.jewelersforveterans.org

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 12 to May 13, 2012.

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Margareta Swann

May 6, 2021

Gorden was a great Artist and just one of the nicest and kindest people you want to meet. We miss him greatly.

Rosemary Comisky Culiver

May 6, 2021

Miss Gordon and Alma. Hard to believe it’s been nine years. Gordon married Troy and I in 2006. He made our wedding rings and Alma was my maid of honor. Although he’s not with us now his beautiful designs live on.

Margareta Swann

May 6, 2019

Ben and I miss him. He was kind and a great artist.

April 23, 2013

My mother was married to Gordon's uncle. I used to go to San Francisco on the bus; Gordon and Ralph DelSarto and I used to wander all over the city, especially Golden Gate Park and the beach. We were preteens and everywhere seemed safe. I also would go with him to see Hilmer make jewelry. After the divorce, I never reconnected--what a shame and loss for me. My sincere condolences. Marilyne Cizmich

June 13, 2012

To the AATLO family sorry for your loss may GOD give you his love, peace, and strength through this time of sorrow. May he R.I.P -|-

May 16, 2012

Gordon & Alma will be sorely missed by us. Gordon married Rosemary and I with Alma as the Matron of honor Gordon and I have been friends for nearly 50 years. The loss of them both is devestating. Our best wishes for the family.
Troy & Rosemary Culiver, San Francisco

May 15, 2012

My condolences to the entire family. May God grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Romans15:4

May 13, 2012

To the AATLO family sorry for your loss may GOD give you his love, peace, and strength in this time of sorrow. May he R.I.P

May 13, 2012

Gordon you will be missed. My your family be strong in the prayer of the Lord. I spent about 9 GemFairs Tucson with him~
Patti Clune
Savannah, GA

Ben & Margareta Swann-Asgharzadeh

May 12, 2012

Ben and I send our love and sincere Sympathy. Gordon was our friend and we love him and are looking forward to seeing him when it is our time to go to God.

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