Claudine was born Sept. 12, 1925, in Selma, Calif., to parents Roy J. Gordon and Betty Merle (Robertson). Claudineâs family moved to San Pedro, Calif., around 1927, where she attended Leland Elementary, Richard Henry Dana Junior High and San Pedro High School, graduating in 1943. While attending San Pedro High, Claudine met the love of her life, Gerald (Jerry) F. Gannon Jr. They were married Dec. 19, 1944, during WWII, and their marriage lasted until Jerryâs death in 1995. Claudine was a happy, optimistic, strong and independent woman who worked as a business manager for many years at Maywood-Bell Ford. Jerry and Claudine retired in 1974 and moved to Mohave Valley, Ariz., where they enjoyed gardening, playing in the Colorado River, square dancing and hosting family reunions. Claudineâs other hobbies included family genealogy, crocheting, knitting, sewing, reading and baking. Claudineâs grandchildren and great-grandchildren still try to recreate favorite Grandma Claudine recipes.