Gordon George Getchel
September 01, 1945 - July 11, 2009
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Gordon George Getchel
September 01, 1945 - July 11, 2009
Obituary
Gordon George Getchel, 63, was born September 1, 1945 in Michigan and passed away after a very brief battle with cancer July 11, 2009 in Irvine, CA. Gordon graduated from the USC School of Architecture and specialized in school site design and development. He was also elected to the Irvine School Board, from 1983 to 1988, serving as President for one year. An Architect for 37 years, Gordon is survived by his best friend and companion, Fran Bakst; daughter, Amy Getchel and grandson, Ian Getchel.
2 responses to Gordon George Getchel
Pam Davis says:
July 15, 2009
Dear Amy and family,
I was so sorry to see the obituary for Gordon in the paper yesterday. Although we have lost touch over the past 20+ years, Gordon was one of ‘the good guys.’ In my experience of him, he really cared about urban planning. I will always remember his lightening-quick mind and wit. He taught me a lot about the politics of planning and how to be a good advocate for the ideas I beleived in.
Goodbye, Gordon – safe travel.
Pam Davis
Christi Heer says:
September 3, 2009
Dear Amy~
I’m sorry to find that your father had recently passed away. I hope you are doing ok.
Love Always, Christi Lynn