Alice "Jean" Beachler Gordon, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away December 19, 2013. She was born June 4, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio to Ralph and Bertha Beachler. Alice graduated from Scott High School in Toledo in 1938 and received her degree in Sociology in 1947 from the American University. She married Robert L. Gordon in 1950 and through his job, traveled the world. Their first post was in Tel Aviv, Israel, then Morocco, Europe and the Philippines, keeping permanent residence in Arlington, VA. She and her husband retired to Punta Gorda in the mid 1970's. Alice was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda, Delta Gamma (her college sorority) and the Isles Yacht Club. She loved to play tennis and was a life master bridge player.
She is survived by her two sons, Peter Gordon and Christopher Gordon and two grandchildren. Her husband Robert preceded her in death.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday February 4, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, 809 W Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL.
