Gordon House, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died Sunday, February 12, 2006 from complications of pneumonia at Menifee Valley Medical Center in Sun City. He was 88.
Gordon was born in Riverside, California, grew up in Corona, and graduated from Corona High School in 1936. Gordon attended Riverside City College for two years, then transferred to The University of California at Berkley. After graduating from U.C. Berkeley in 1940 with a degree in chemical engineering, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve and after completing Officer Training through the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School program in New York City, was commissioned as an officer, serving in Cuba, Panama, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. in June, 1941 he married the love of his life, Virginia Caldwell.
Gordon was an Ensign aboard the US Navy Cruiser, U.S.S. Honolulu at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 and survived the air-raid attack that day. After the war he worked briefly as a chemical engineer for Stauffer Chemical Company in Long Beach. In late 1945, Gordon and Virginia purchased property in Murrieta, CA and soon began to live their dream of an agrarian life style, raising chickens for 20 years. In 1965 Gordon returned to college and in 1968 received a Master's Degree in History at U.C. Riverside and began teaching at Riverside City College for the next 10 years. Other pursuits included growing and selling Christmas Trees. One of Gordon and Virginia's most satisfying endeavors was their contribution to needy families by caring for goats destined for Third World countries through Heifer Project International. Gordon and Virginia enjoyed square and round dancing for many years and Gordon later became a round dance cuer and instructor.
Gordon was a long time volunteer on the Santa Rosa Plateau and enthusiastically shared his knowledge and love of nature with thousands of visitors, including many students from area schools. As a docent for the Nature Conservancy, Gordon kept and shared copious records and lists of the plants and wildflowers in bloom on the Plateau each month. Besides reading, he enjoyed playing his banjo along with Virginia at the piano. They entertained others for many years including residents in local convalescent hospitals. Gordon quietly lived his Christian faith as a long time member of the Murrieta United Methodist Church, where he taught adult Sunday School. Gordon wanted to serve and improve the lives of others. His volunteering gave purpose and meaning to his life making the world a better place.
Gordon was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Virginia in 2001 and his sister, Patricia Jameson in 2002. He is survived by his brother, William House of Santa Rosa, two daughters, Marjorie Neal (Ron), of Nevada, Carolyn Greywood (Don), of Riverside, and two sons, Loyd House (Paula), of Nuevo and Steve House, of Murrieta, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends.
Gordon was born in Riverside, California, grew up in Corona, and graduated from Corona High School in 1936. Gordon attended Riverside City College for two years, then transferred to The University of California at Berkley. After graduating from U.C. Berkeley in 1940 with a degree in chemical engineering, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve and after completing Officer Training through the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School program in New York City, was commissioned as an officer, serving in Cuba, Panama, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. in June, 1941 he married the love of his life, Virginia Caldwell.
Gordon was an Ensign aboard the US Navy Cruiser, U.S.S. Honolulu at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 and survived the air-raid attack that day. After the war he worked briefly as a chemical engineer for Stauffer Chemical Company in Long Beach. In late 1945, Gordon and Virginia purchased property in Murrieta, CA and soon began to live their dream of an agrarian life style, raising chickens for 20 years. In 1965 Gordon returned to college and in 1968 received a Master's Degree in History at U.C. Riverside and began teaching at Riverside City College for the next 10 years. Other pursuits included growing and selling Christmas Trees. One of Gordon and Virginia's most satisfying endeavors was their contribution to needy families by caring for goats destined for Third World countries through Heifer Project International. Gordon and Virginia enjoyed square and round dancing for many years and Gordon later became a round dance cuer and instructor.
Gordon was a long time volunteer on the Santa Rosa Plateau and enthusiastically shared his knowledge and love of nature with thousands of visitors, including many students from area schools. As a docent for the Nature Conservancy, Gordon kept and shared copious records and lists of the plants and wildflowers in bloom on the Plateau each month. Besides reading, he enjoyed playing his banjo along with Virginia at the piano. They entertained others for many years including residents in local convalescent hospitals. Gordon quietly lived his Christian faith as a long time member of the Murrieta United Methodist Church, where he taught adult Sunday School. Gordon wanted to serve and improve the lives of others. His volunteering gave purpose and meaning to his life making the world a better place.
Gordon was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Virginia in 2001 and his sister, Patricia Jameson in 2002. He is survived by his brother, William House of Santa Rosa, two daughters, Marjorie Neal (Ron), of Nevada, Carolyn Greywood (Don), of Riverside, and two sons, Loyd House (Paula), of Nuevo and Steve House, of Murrieta, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends.
Gordon House, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died Sunday, February 12, 2006 from complications of pneumonia at Menifee Valley Medical Center in Sun City. He was 88.
Gordon was born in Riverside, California, grew up in Corona, and graduated from Corona High School in 1936. Gordon attended Riverside City College for two years, then transferred to The University of California at Berkley. After graduating from U.C. Berkeley in 1940 with a degree in chemical engineering, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve and after completing Officer Training through the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School program in New York City, was commissioned as an officer, serving in Cuba, Panama, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. in June, 1941 he married the love of his life, Virginia Caldwell.
Gordon was an Ensign aboard the US Navy Cruiser, U.S.S. Honolulu at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 and survived the air-raid attack that day. After the war he worked briefly as a chemical engineer for Stauffer Chemical Company in Long Beach. In late 1945, Gordon and Virginia purchased property in Murrieta, CA and soon began to live their dream of an agrarian life style, raising chickens for 20 years. In 1965 Gordon returned to college and in 1968 received a Master's Degree in History at U.C. Riverside and began teaching at Riverside City College for the next 10 years. Other pursuits included growing and selling Christmas Trees. One of Gordon and Virginia's most satisfying endeavors was their contribution to needy families by caring for goats destined for Third World countries through Heifer Project International. Gordon and Virginia enjoyed square and round dancing for many years and Gordon later became a round dance cuer and instructor.
Gordon was a long time volunteer on the Santa Rosa Plateau and enthusiastically shared his knowledge and love of nature with thousands of visitors, including many students from area schools. As a docent for the Nature Conservancy, Gordon kept and shared copious records and lists of the plants and wildflowers in bloom on the Plateau each month. Besides reading, he enjoyed playing his banjo along with Virginia at the piano. They entertained others for many years including residents in local convalescent hospitals. Gordon quietly lived his Christian faith as a long time member of the Murrieta United Methodist Church, where he taught adult Sunday School. Gordon wanted to serve and improve the lives of others. His volunteering gave purpose and meaning to his life making the world a better place.
Gordon was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Virginia in 2001 and his sister, Patricia Jameson in 2002. He is survived by his brother, William House of Santa Rosa, two daughters, Marjorie Neal (Ron), of Nevada, Carolyn Greywood (Don), of Riverside, and two sons, Loyd House (Paula), of Nuevo and Steve House, of Murrieta, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends.
Gordon was born in Riverside, California, grew up in Corona, and graduated from Corona High School in 1936. Gordon attended Riverside City College for two years, then transferred to The University of California at Berkley. After graduating from U.C. Berkeley in 1940 with a degree in chemical engineering, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve and after completing Officer Training through the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School program in New York City, was commissioned as an officer, serving in Cuba, Panama, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. in June, 1941 he married the love of his life, Virginia Caldwell.
Gordon was an Ensign aboard the US Navy Cruiser, U.S.S. Honolulu at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 and survived the air-raid attack that day. After the war he worked briefly as a chemical engineer for Stauffer Chemical Company in Long Beach. In late 1945, Gordon and Virginia purchased property in Murrieta, CA and soon began to live their dream of an agrarian life style, raising chickens for 20 years. In 1965 Gordon returned to college and in 1968 received a Master's Degree in History at U.C. Riverside and began teaching at Riverside City College for the next 10 years. Other pursuits included growing and selling Christmas Trees. One of Gordon and Virginia's most satisfying endeavors was their contribution to needy families by caring for goats destined for Third World countries through Heifer Project International. Gordon and Virginia enjoyed square and round dancing for many years and Gordon later became a round dance cuer and instructor.
Gordon was a long time volunteer on the Santa Rosa Plateau and enthusiastically shared his knowledge and love of nature with thousands of visitors, including many students from area schools. As a docent for the Nature Conservancy, Gordon kept and shared copious records and lists of the plants and wildflowers in bloom on the Plateau each month. Besides reading, he enjoyed playing his banjo along with Virginia at the piano. They entertained others for many years including residents in local convalescent hospitals. Gordon quietly lived his Christian faith as a long time member of the Murrieta United Methodist Church, where he taught adult Sunday School. Gordon wanted to serve and improve the lives of others. His volunteering gave purpose and meaning to his life making the world a better place.
Gordon was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Virginia in 2001 and his sister, Patricia Jameson in 2002. He is survived by his brother, William House of Santa Rosa, two daughters, Marjorie Neal (Ron), of Nevada, Carolyn Greywood (Don), of Riverside, and two sons, Loyd House (Paula), of Nuevo and Steve House, of Murrieta, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends.
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Although the marker does not so indicate, also interred in this plot are the ashes of Loyd Caldwell (father of Virginia Caldwell House) & Louisa Caldwell (sister of Virginia Caldwell House).
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