Gordon Belson

Born in New York City, Gordon J. Belson was raised and educated in Southern California, earning an A.A. degree at Imperial Valley College in 1952. He worked at radio station KXO as a weekend announcer while a student at IVC, where he also was student body president. Following two years as a newsman for the American Forces Korea Network, he returned to KXO and later became president and general manager of the station.

Belson was active in numerous community organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, Chamber of Commerce, Commonwealth Club of California, El Centro Boys Club, El Centro Parks and Recreation Commission, Imperial Valley Council of the Navy League, Imperial Valley Press Club and the Kiwanis Club.

1993, he moved to Salem, joined the Kiwanis Club, and served as president for one year. He also enjoyed monthly poker games with friends.

Gordon leaves his wife of 61 years, Marcella, two daughters, Linda Urrutia and Donna Robinson, two grandsons, Justin Urrutia and Tom Baker. He was preceded by his parents, Edward and Monica Belson, his brother Jerry, and sister Monica.

No services are planned. He will be interred at the Willamette Cemetery in Portland at a later date.