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Former Seattle mayor Gordon Clinton dies at 91

by KING 5 News

KING5.com

Posted on November 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM

SEATTLE -- Former Seattle Mayor Gordon Clinton has died at 91.

Clinton's eldest daughter said her father died Saturday afternoon, 12 days after he had a stroke.

Clinton was the mayor of Seattle from 1956 to 1964, which included the World's Fair.

A memorial service will take place December 7 at Bayview Manor.

He leaves behind his wife and three children.

Watch video of the Washington News Council's interview with Gordon Clinton in 2010:

 

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kenzieeee said on November 22, 2011 at 2:02 PM

I am a very recent former employee of the Childcare Center at Bayview, and I knew him as "Grandpa Gordon", he will be missed and I am sure the kids will miss him too!

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wannadanc said on November 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Condolences to his family..........

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Sir_Real said on November 21, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Bet he will be rolling in his grave due to the current and last person to serve as Seattle mayor.

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