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February 22
February 22
I first met Gordon in 2006. He was a client in my resale store in Indio California. Our mission supported addicted individuals who needed help with a focus on young and new expectant mothers. Gordon was a retail client and a generous donor of exquisite merchandise that would bring large revenues to help young mothers and their children escape the horrors of drug addiction, alcohol abuse and the associated family dysfunction that dominates the nightmare. He donated thousands of dollars. He also donated many unique personal possessions such as an exquisite buffet that he received from Elizabeth Taylor. The dollars from these sales paid for residence, professional help, legal guidance and the ultimate goal of putting families on the road to recovery and productive happy lives. His affable and friendly demeanor endeared him to our staff. He and I shared a little common history. My parents met while working at Technicolor Gordon's realtor in the Los Angeles area was the daughter of Rosemary Castelli who was my Mother's best friend. On top of witnessing Gordon's generosity, I was gifted with stories of people who pioneered an industry. Those people did not float above the crowd. They shared their good fortune with little regard for credit or acknowledgement. The days when celebrity and recognition also meant, my success comes from those around me. Gordon was a kind loving man. Cheers to his memory.
December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GORDON!!! Wish you were here. ELLIOT
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
I was happy to have met Gordon. I am so sorry about Gordon’s passing. My deepest condolences to his family. I had the pleasure of meeting his youngest son. He loved his entire family. I am a real estate out here in La Quinta and we would look at properties and keep in contact throughout the years since about 2006. I had left him a few messages on his cellular. So I decided to find out where he is. May God Rest His Soul.
Claudia R Russell 760-409-1371
July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022
I had the good fortune of knowing Gordon in the late 70s when I sold land in Bell Canyon on the west end of the San Fernando Valley. Gordon recognized me as a talented young land salesman and he quickly made a deal with me to partner on properties when I recognized a good deal. I remember his yellow Jenkins. My favorite thing to do was driving out to a movie location to have him sign some papers. Being a kid from the Midwest it was always a thrill to be on a movie location. He had an office at Culver City Studios and when I had a relative visiting from home I would call Gordon and he would leave a word for me at the gate which allowed me and my guest to roam the lot freely. My guests were thrilled at who they saw and some of the sets we were able to hang out on during filming. I would say to Gordon , "Gordon I want to be in the movie business, get me a job," and he would say "Jeff your a successful young man, I am out of work after every movie, you don't want to be in this business." Gordon was one of the nicest, most down-to-earth people I ever met. I take great pride in the fact that we were good friends. What a lucky family you are to have had in your life.
December 26, 2021
December 26, 2021
I can’t believe it has been one year today. Never been so low at Christmas. You were such a rock and the glue that held all us wacky Webb’s together. I miss you. Until we meet again.
December 15, 2021
December 15, 2021
Happy Birthday Grandpa! Thinking about you always. We truly miss you!
June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021
Gordon was a Season Box holder here at Santa Anita for many years. He would stop by each time with a "hello" and story of his wonderful family or new adventure he was having. We got to know Gordon pretty well.
In life, you meet very few wonderful, fun, interesting people. Gordon was one of those special people.
Still waiting for you to pop in like you use to.....We miss you.
Sherrie
April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021
Thank you for introducing me to the Movie Industry. And thanks to Harrison for hiring our grandson, Jo Jo into the business. Even our son George had a short stint in the business.

We had some very good times together over the years. The trips to Oregon and our family visit to Chiloquin, where you were taught to "hang a spoon". Our wonderful time in Montana with all the dogs.

Our days at Santa Anita to celebrate the Derbies that celebrated my birthday on May 8th, 1937, when War Admiral won the race.

You were and always will be, a friend and our family will miss you.

I hope there are no MAGA hats where you are!

George and Eydie Tasch

March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021
Gordon, my heart is broken finding out you passed away, you were not only a patient but we became friends, funny you always think of others, you would bring me snacks, and orange sunkist soda ( I didnt have the heart to tell you I didnt like orange) but it didnt matter because it came from you, you my dear friend, the world is at a loss without your smile in it. I will forever be greatful for the stories you shared, and the kindness you displayed every time you came into our office. I wish I could have seen you one more time before your passing, I did not know what was going on. Just note I truly miss you my dear friend, forever in my heart.....
February 11, 2021
February 11, 2021
The first time I met Gordon we went to the track "breeders cup" imagine that,, a weekend I'll never forget. I fell in love with him by the second race!! I will always remember him for his generosity and and zest for life, he will truly be missed!
February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
In the 1990's Jeanne and I decided to compete in Cowboy Action Shooting. You shoot two pistols, a rifle and shotgun and it is a timed event. All guns are pre 1800 and dress is of the same time period. I competed in Frontier Cartridge Duelist and Jeanne as Ladies Frontier Cartridge, both being black powder categories, just like the old days. Everyone uses an alias and we asked Gordon if we could use his parents names. We had known Rose and found her an intelligent, loving and dignified lady. While we never met Harry, we believed that Gordon was just like him. One of the people we shot with was related to Wild Bill Hickok and the connection to Harry and Rose Webb gave us a connection to the old west. Gordon was happy to allow us to use his family names and he gave us detailed histories of their movie careers that we incorporated accurately into our characters. Harrison helped us find and frame original movie posters, that we put at the entrance and on the walls of our theater.  In many ways a shrine to the Webb family and their connection to the old west. We got a German shepherd that Jeanne trained for live recovery specializing in children. He would go to every match with us and appeared in several television shows and magazine pictorials. Gordon swore he was Rin Tin Tin resurrected (I had to look this up to spell it correctly) and we gave him the alias of King the Wonder Dog after the dog in Harry and Rose's serial. I even got the logo of their old studio on my loading block. Over the years Harry and Rose won many local and State matches. In 2019 Rose Webb won our Regional Champion in her class and among the top ten at the World Championship. In 2016 and 2019 Harry won top ten in his class at the World Championship. Together Harry and Rose won many costume contests. On several occasions Gordon was going to join us National Matches as a guest celebrity talking about western movies at the banquet that always followed but something always came up. It saddens us deeply that that opportunity has passed forever.
February 9, 2021
February 9, 2021
Grandpa what an amazing life you had and truly lived. It baffles me every day just how loved your were by friends and family alike and what a large part of our lives you truly were. The hole left behind by your passing can never be filled, those boots are just to large. But the lessons on life and love you have taught us will live on with me and all of us for the rest of our lives. When my time comes if I can be surrounded by friends and family the way you were with friends coming over to hop right into the bed , listening to and telling stories with big old smiles content in just basking in the unconditional love in the room as you had , I will know that, like you, I did enough right and can leave this earth as you did with no regrets and with a heart full of love and joy. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts every day for the rest of my life.

Love,
Harrison

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