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- The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, CA)
September 9, 2008
FOWLER, Gordon David Died at his Sonoma home September 3, 2008 after a long illness. Gordon was born to George and Marie Fowler September 18, 1936.
He was raised in Kenwood and attended Santa Rosa schools. He was an original member of the Devil's Darlin's Sonoma car club. As a young man, he became a firefighter with the California Division of Forestry (CAL FIRE). Gordon's career with CDF took him throughout the State during his 30-year career. Much of that time was spent in Fallbrook, San Diego County, CA where he and his wife, JoAnn, raised their family. Upon retirement, Gordon and JoAnn returned home to Sonoma. An avid hunter and fisherman, Gordon spent many enjoyable times in the outdoors with friends and family. He was an enthusiastic collector of American Indian Arts including baskets, rugs, and pottery.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 51 years, JoAnn, and their six children: MaryAnn and Rob Burgess, Tom and Linda Fowler, Kathy and Robert Powers, Dan and Jeannie Fowler, Margaret and Phil Leonelli, and Patrick Fowler. He adored his 11 grandchildren: Gordon, Allie, P.J., Tim, Bethany, Patrick, Maggie, Jake, Andrew, Brigid, and Tommy.
He was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister Jan. His brother Frank survives him.
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