Gordy owned Atkinson's Men's Clothing in Newport Beach. He is survived by his partner of 27 years, Victoria Solinger; his daughter, Samantha Karson, two granddaughters; and sister, Melanie Atkinson LaPointe '62.
Our class of '56 is gradually fading away. Gordy and I both entered Kindergarten at Lincoln School in the fall of 1943. There were times when I went to Gordy's home. The first time I ever slept outdoors in a sleeping bag was in his backyard. We knew each other until our high school graduation. His family has my sympathy. Larry McHargue
Lawrence Thomas 'Larry' McHargue (1956)
Our class of '56 is gradually fading away. Gordy and I both entered Kindergarten at Lincoln School in the fall of 1943. There were times when I went to Gordy's home. The first time I ever slept outdoors in a sleeping bag was in his backyard. We knew each other until our high school graduation. His family has my sympathy. Larry McHargue