Hillard Jay Gordon

Hillard Jay Gordon, 78, passed away in Fullerton, Calif., on Nov 20, 2021. Born in Ellsworth, Maine, on Sept. 8, 1943, Hillard was a proud Vietnam veteran, an avid hunter, a lover of music, and a devoted fan of CSUF baseball. He worked as an accountant for Farmer Bros. Co in Torrance for more than 30 years and enjoyed the friendships he made while there. In addition to hunting trips to Maine and jaunts to Las Vegas for March Madness with his sons and grandsons, he also held dear his travels to Tanzania in 2011 and Vietnam in 2014.

Known for his genuine spirit and joyful attitude, Hillard is survived by his wife of 48 years Nancy Gordon and his five children: Michael (Lynette) Gordon of Cape Elizabeth, ME; Tracy Vadala of Londonderry, NH; William “Bill” (Minh) Gordon of Gray, ME; Elena Gordon of Fullerton, CA; and Laura (David) Gordon Reska of Union City, CA. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Christopher Hanulec, Malcom Gordon, Peter Hanulec, Chelsey Hanulec, Quinn Gordon, Hannah Gordon and Sophia Gordon.

Services will be held at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton on Friday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Donations in Hillard’s memory may be made to USO.org.