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Robert

Robert Gordon

d. February 16, 2020

Robert D. Gordon, 95 resident of  Espanola, passed away February 16, 2020.  He was

born in Las Vegas, NM October 30, 1924. He was preceded in death by his wife Natalie Gene and his daughter Roberta Gene. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis of 31 years and several other family members. Bob passed as he lived his life, by his terms. He went to bed Wednesday night and didn’t get up again. He was surrounded by attentive and loving family.

Bob served in WWII as an Aviation Machinist’s mate flying off of Attu. He survived 3 crashes in his 3 years of service. Upon returning he worked at the Boy Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM. Then had a gas station in Las Vegas, NM. 1950-1951 Fireman at Los Alamos National Laboratory. 1953-1960 NMSP Patrolman whose duties included instructor, undercover assignments as chauffeur for the Governor, and as security officer at the Governor’s Mansion. 1960 - 1973 LP Plant Manager for Newman Company, Estancia, NM. 1973-1975 Plant Manager CA Liquified Gas Company, Albuquerque, NM, 1975 - 1979 LP Gas Inspector, LP Gas Commission, Santa Fe, NM, 1979-1986 Bureau Chief LP Gas Bureau Construction Industries Division Regulation and Licensing Dept., Santa Fe, NM, 1986-1987 Director, Construction Industries Division Regulation and Licensing Department, Santa Fe, NM, 1988 -1989 Independent Consultant in the LP Gas Industry. Upon retirement in 1989 remarried and proceeded to live another whole enjoyable life. April 2010 he enjoyed the Honor Flight for veterans to Washington, DC.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Colorado.

Special Thanks to Amber Care Hospice for their excellent support. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ambercare Hospice of Espanola. The family of Robert D. Gordon has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com

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