Dorothy Gordon

Memorial services for Dorothy Baker Gordon are scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler, officiated by Rabbi Neal Katz. Dorothy was born to Esther Reid Baker and Morris Baker on June 16, 1918, in Orlando, Florida. Dorothy died just one day short of her 93rd birthday on June 15, 2011. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Sidney Baker and Joel Baker, and her husband of 71 years, Morris C. “Bubby” Gordon on October 19, 2009. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jan and Hiromi Gordon, of Kyoto, Japan; one sister, Lucille Oster, of Tampa, Florida; niece, Jacqueline Schulman of Tucker, Georgia; niece, Marsha Oster and nephew, Steve Oster, both of Tampa Florida. Dorothy and her husband, Bubby, came to Tyler in 1937 with $400 in their pockets to begin a business. They were owners of Gordon Jewelers in downtown Tyler for many years. In 1945, Dorothy managed the business and cared for their four year old son while Bubby served in the United States Navy. Their business was an asset to the Tyler economy and community for many years. Dorothy was a longstanding member of Congregation Beth El. Dorothy enjoyed walking in their Azalea Trail neighborhood, fishing with Bubby off the Texas coast and spending time with their many friends. She will be remembered for her quick honesty and for her devoted love and attention to her husband, always listening to his storytelling as if she were hearing each story for the first time. Dorothy was dearly loved, as evidenced by the friends and neighbors who considered her like family and came to her bedside in her last days. She will be greatly missed. The Gordon family and Dorothy’s friends are very appreciative of the excellent and loving care Dorothy received from Hospice of East Texas and her special caretakers Susan, Yvonne and Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701, Congregation Beth El, or the charity of your choice.

Dorothy Gordon

June 16, 1918 - June 15, 2011