Gordon, Eddie L. Born in the farmland of Joplin, Mo., on June 17, 1923, Eddie will be remembered for his love of family, wonderful sense of humor, and his business savvy. After serving his country during WWII in the U.S. Merchant Marines, he built and operated a successful commercial contracting company in San Francisco. During his retirement years, his hobbies included golfing, gardening, playing cards and cooking. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He passed away on March 26, 2010, at his Folsom home. He leaves his beloved wife Frances after 66 years of marriage, his two sisters Helen Edwards and Dorothy Bishlawi, his four children, Glenna Lombardi, Janice Nielsen, Karen Gordon, and Chris Gordon, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Friends are invited to attend his memorial service, being held in Cameron Park at Green Valley Mortuary & Cemetery at the intersection of Green Valley and Bass Lake Roads at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 2. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to your favorite charity. Published in The Sacramento Bee on March 30, 2010