Summary
Jay H. Gordon (October 10, 1930 – December 4, 2007) was a Vermont Democratic politician who served as Auditor of Accounts from 1965 until 1969.[1]
Jay H. Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Vermont Auditor of Accounts | |
| In office 1965–1969 | |
| Preceded by | David V. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Robert T. King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1930 Bellows Falls, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 2007 (aged 77) Montpelier, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Norwich University Cemetery, Northfield, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joan Carolyn Plumpton (m. 1964) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Vermont New York University |
| Profession | Certified Public Accountant Auditor |
| Military service | |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1953–1955 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
Biography edit
Jay Herman Gordon was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont on October 10, 1930, the son of Harry Gordon and Annie (Mandell) Gordon.[1] He attended the Dean Academy in Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Vermont (UVM) in 1953.[1]
While at UVM, Gordon took part in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.[2] At graduation, he was commissioned a second lieutenant.[2] He served at Langley Air Force Base and Westover Air Force Base during the Korean War, and was discharged as a first lieutenant in 1955.[1][3] After his discharge, Gordon continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve.[4]
Gordon earned his master's degree from New York University in 1959.[1] While studying for his graduate degree, Gordon worked as an auditor at Peat, Marwick Mitchell and Company. He was later a partner with Bliss, Lawlor and Company from 1959 to 1965.[1] In 1964, he married Joan Carolyn Plumpton.[1] They had two sons.[1]
Gordon served as Vermont's Auditor from 1965 until 1969.[1] Following his service as state auditor, Gordon served as a partner with the Jay H. Gordon accounting firm from 1970 until 1987. In 1987, he joined Smith, Batchelder and Rugg. In 1990, he became a professor of accounting at Norwich University until his retirement in 2001.[1]
Gordon and his wife died on December 4, 2007, after a fire engulfed their home in Montpelier.[5] The official cause of death was smoke inhalation.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Jay H. Gordon (Obituary) Archived 2007-12-31 at the Wayback Machine; The Barre Montpelier Times Argus, December 11, 2007
- ^ a b "UVM Students to Be Commissioned In USAF". Burlington Daily News. Burlington, VT. June 17, 1953. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "News of the Day In Bellows Falls: Lt. Jay Gordon". Brattleboro Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. February 18, 1955. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jay Gordon, New State Auditor of Accounts, Wins Election On First Bid for Public Office". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. November 6, 1964. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Norwich University, Vermont pols mourn former auditor and wife, The Boston Globe, December 13, 2007
- ^ Cause of death released in fatal Montpelier fire; The Barre Montpelier Times Argus, December 14, 2007