In Memory

James P 'Jim' Gorton - Class Of 1954

James P 'Jim' Gorton

James P Gorton went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2019, at the age of 84. His health had been in decline for several years and on Sunday night he died peacefully in his sleep. His family is grateful to have seen him Sunday evening shortly before his passing. James is survived by his two adult sons, James P Gorton Jr and his wife Karin, and Edward B Gorton and his wife Roz, as well as one granddaughter.

James was born March 11, 1935 in Racine, Wisconsin. His sister Suzanne was born seven years later. After World War II, the family moved to San Marino. His father became the west coast representative of the Gorton Machine Tool Company, located in Racine. James graduated from South Pasadena High School and later attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara and Wheaton College in Illinois. James became a real estate broker and began building apartments in Pasadena. In later years, he and his partners ventured into real estate in Texas purchasing several rental properties there. For many years, James was an active member of Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. His favorite charity was the Walter Hoving Home in Pasadena.

Pasadena Star-News, April 21, 2019