Mother's Maiden Name: Rostad
Resident of San Mateo
Gordon D. Aatlo passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012.
Gordon was a renowned jewelry artist and designer with a career spanning more than seven decades in the San Francisco Bay Area, most recently as president of Gordon Aatlo Designs in San Carlos.
Gordon began his career at 830 Market Street, San Francisco's jewelry epicenter, where he apprenticed with his father, Hilmar. There he learned all aspects of the jewelry trades. As his skills developed, he began his design career. Known for his superb technical skills, inventiveness, artistry and love of colored gemstones, Gordon was twice the recepient of the American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Award, the highest accolade a designer can achieve in the United States.
A kind and generous man, Gordon possessed skills outside of his work and always offered encouragement to others to pursue their passions, interests and dreams. Together with his late wife Alma, they owned Norma Jewelers in San Carlos for over 28 years, where they met many friends who became part of their family.
Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by his sons, Thore and Byron Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo. Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot; sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne; grandchildren Gwendolyn, Holden and Nash Aatlo, Claire, Rieve and Erin-Marie MacEwen, Daniel and Gina Allen and the late Elyse MacEwen. Gordon is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his sisters-in-law Marie Volano and Christine Ward.
Gordon leaves a legacy of beautiful designs in jewelry as well as a loving family that will carry on their father's work.
Gordon proudly served his country as a Supply Sergent in the U.S. Army in the Panama Canal Zone.
Donations can be made in Gordon's memory to Jewelers For Veterans, jewelersforveterans.org.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. A reception will follow.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times from May 12 to May 16, 2012
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Gordon D. Aatlo Gordon Aatlo, renowned jewelry designer and artist, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012. Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by sons Byron and Thore Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo, Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot, sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne and several grandchildren. A celebration of Gordon's life will be held on May 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jewelers for Veterans, www.jewelersforveterans.org
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on May 13, 2012
Resident of San Mateo
Gordon D. Aatlo passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012.
Gordon was a renowned jewelry artist and designer with a career spanning more than seven decades in the San Francisco Bay Area, most recently as president of Gordon Aatlo Designs in San Carlos.
Gordon began his career at 830 Market Street, San Francisco's jewelry epicenter, where he apprenticed with his father, Hilmar. There he learned all aspects of the jewelry trades. As his skills developed, he began his design career. Known for his superb technical skills, inventiveness, artistry and love of colored gemstones, Gordon was twice the recepient of the American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Award, the highest accolade a designer can achieve in the United States.
A kind and generous man, Gordon possessed skills outside of his work and always offered encouragement to others to pursue their passions, interests and dreams. Together with his late wife Alma, they owned Norma Jewelers in San Carlos for over 28 years, where they met many friends who became part of their family.
Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by his sons, Thore and Byron Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo. Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot; sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne; grandchildren Gwendolyn, Holden and Nash Aatlo, Claire, Rieve and Erin-Marie MacEwen, Daniel and Gina Allen and the late Elyse MacEwen. Gordon is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his sisters-in-law Marie Volano and Christine Ward.
Gordon leaves a legacy of beautiful designs in jewelry as well as a loving family that will carry on their father's work.
Gordon proudly served his country as a Supply Sergent in the U.S. Army in the Panama Canal Zone.
Donations can be made in Gordon's memory to Jewelers For Veterans, jewelersforveterans.org.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. A reception will follow.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times from May 12 to May 16, 2012
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Gordon D. Aatlo Gordon Aatlo, renowned jewelry designer and artist, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012. Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by sons Byron and Thore Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo, Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot, sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne and several grandchildren. A celebration of Gordon's life will be held on May 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jewelers for Veterans, www.jewelersforveterans.org
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on May 13, 2012
Mother's Maiden Name: Rostad
Resident of San Mateo
Gordon D. Aatlo passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012.
Gordon was a renowned jewelry artist and designer with a career spanning more than seven decades in the San Francisco Bay Area, most recently as president of Gordon Aatlo Designs in San Carlos.
Gordon began his career at 830 Market Street, San Francisco's jewelry epicenter, where he apprenticed with his father, Hilmar. There he learned all aspects of the jewelry trades. As his skills developed, he began his design career. Known for his superb technical skills, inventiveness, artistry and love of colored gemstones, Gordon was twice the recepient of the American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Award, the highest accolade a designer can achieve in the United States.
A kind and generous man, Gordon possessed skills outside of his work and always offered encouragement to others to pursue their passions, interests and dreams. Together with his late wife Alma, they owned Norma Jewelers in San Carlos for over 28 years, where they met many friends who became part of their family.
Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by his sons, Thore and Byron Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo. Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot; sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne; grandchildren Gwendolyn, Holden and Nash Aatlo, Claire, Rieve and Erin-Marie MacEwen, Daniel and Gina Allen and the late Elyse MacEwen. Gordon is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his sisters-in-law Marie Volano and Christine Ward.
Gordon leaves a legacy of beautiful designs in jewelry as well as a loving family that will carry on their father's work.
Gordon proudly served his country as a Supply Sergent in the U.S. Army in the Panama Canal Zone.
Donations can be made in Gordon's memory to Jewelers For Veterans, jewelersforveterans.org.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. A reception will follow.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times from May 12 to May 16, 2012
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Gordon D. Aatlo Gordon Aatlo, renowned jewelry designer and artist, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012. Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by sons Byron and Thore Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo, Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot, sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne and several grandchildren. A celebration of Gordon's life will be held on May 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jewelers for Veterans, www.jewelersforveterans.org
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on May 13, 2012
Resident of San Mateo
Gordon D. Aatlo passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012.
Gordon was a renowned jewelry artist and designer with a career spanning more than seven decades in the San Francisco Bay Area, most recently as president of Gordon Aatlo Designs in San Carlos.
Gordon began his career at 830 Market Street, San Francisco's jewelry epicenter, where he apprenticed with his father, Hilmar. There he learned all aspects of the jewelry trades. As his skills developed, he began his design career. Known for his superb technical skills, inventiveness, artistry and love of colored gemstones, Gordon was twice the recepient of the American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Award, the highest accolade a designer can achieve in the United States.
A kind and generous man, Gordon possessed skills outside of his work and always offered encouragement to others to pursue their passions, interests and dreams. Together with his late wife Alma, they owned Norma Jewelers in San Carlos for over 28 years, where they met many friends who became part of their family.
Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by his sons, Thore and Byron Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo. Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot; sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne; grandchildren Gwendolyn, Holden and Nash Aatlo, Claire, Rieve and Erin-Marie MacEwen, Daniel and Gina Allen and the late Elyse MacEwen. Gordon is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his sisters-in-law Marie Volano and Christine Ward.
Gordon leaves a legacy of beautiful designs in jewelry as well as a loving family that will carry on their father's work.
Gordon proudly served his country as a Supply Sergent in the U.S. Army in the Panama Canal Zone.
Donations can be made in Gordon's memory to Jewelers For Veterans, jewelersforveterans.org.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. A reception will follow.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times from May 12 to May 16, 2012
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Gordon D. Aatlo Gordon Aatlo, renowned jewelry designer and artist, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012. Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alma, parents Hilmar and Lilly Aatlo and brother Bruce Aatlo. He is survived by sons Byron and Thore Aatlo, Kelly Allen and Kim Eric Lilot; daughters Grace Montijo, Christine (Robert) Thoresen and Sarah Lilot, sister Lillian Miller of Lucerne and several grandchildren. A celebration of Gordon's life will be held on May 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM. at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jewelers for Veterans, www.jewelersforveterans.org
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on May 13, 2012
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