Michael Richard Gordon

Mike passed away Tues., Feb. 21, 2023, at the age of 77. Born in Seattle, Wash., Mike held a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in business administration from USC. Mike was a Vietnam veteran serving more than 21 years as an electronic warfare officer in the United States Air Force. After retiring, Mike worked for Northrop Grumman defense. In 2006, Mike began working at the California Highway Patrol, retiring in 2022.

Mike is survived by wife Donna, daughter Kristi and her husband Sean Mattes, and grandson Wyatt. He is also survived by sister and brother-in-law, Carla and Paul Larson, and brother and sister-in-law Scott and Patricia Gordon.

Mike was a member of the University Masonic Lodge (Seattle), Scottish Rite, Sons of Norway, Carmichael Elks Lodge, and Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis (past president).

Services will be held at the Fair Oaks Cemetery on Tues., March 7 at 11 a.m.; reception following at the Carmichael Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kiwanis Family House, California State Railroad Museum Foundation, or a charity of your choice.