Kirby Gordon

Kirby Gordon recently passed with his loving family around him. He graduated from Saint Anthony High School in Long Beach, CA with a 4.0 GPA, Class of 1967. He was class President, President of the Letterman’s Society, President of the National Honor Society, two time All Catholic League and All City in basketball. After Saint Anthony High School he attended Long Beach City College where he was All Metropolitan Conference, he was awarded Fraternity Council for highest GPA, and President of Student Forums. He was co-captain of the basketball team with good friend Jon Borchert. He was Bank of America Regional Man of the Year, state finalist. After attending Long Beach City College he went to UC Riverside where he made First Team All American and was then named Co-Captain of the team. He was granted the Chancellor’s Award of Excellence. He was designated outstanding graduate in 1971 for UC Riverside. He was a Ronald Loveridge Scholar recipient for Washington D.C. Kirby was admitted to UC Davis law school and graduated in 1973. Mr. Gordon had a distinguished career in Law and as a Real Estate Broker and Developer in Pismo Beach since 1974. Kirby Served with the Long Beach Lifeguard for 50 years. He was inducted into the Long Beach Lifeguard Hall of Fame. His legacy will be remembered for his long service with the Kirby Taplin Relay that continues today. As a lifetime ocean and distance swimmer, one of his best accomplishments was swimming Alcatraz, with no wetsuit, for his 60th birthday. He leaves behind his spouse and business partner Margaret O'Hara Gordon. Three children; Stephanie Gordon, Devin Gordon & Haley Gordon Grant, one step daughter, Deena Erpenbach, his sister, Laurie Wallach-Projansky and two nephews Dylan and Andrew Projansky. As a Real Estate Attorney and Broker, Kirby started his business, Gordon Properties, in 1974 in Pismo Beach. Kirby was more widely known for making a difference in many people’s lives as he always tried to help people with much love and compassion. Kirby went on after college and during his career to serve at the Mission and San Luis Obispo High School as an Assistant Basketball Coach. Kirby leaves behind many dear and close friends and colleagues. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 from 12pm-2-pm, followed by a Vigil from 2pm-3pm at Reis Family Mortuary and a Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:00 am at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Kirby Gordon

October 6, 2022