Gordon Joseph Cupples
Gordon Joseph Cupples, 74, died November 18, 2011 of a heart attack while evacuating from a fire in Southwest Reno.
Gordon was born May 20, 1937 in Reno, Nevada to William and Jean Cupples. He grew up in Red Bluff, California, attended Oregon State College in Corvallis before joining the Marine Corps and becoming a Naval Aviator. After six years of flying A-4D's he joined United Airlines in 1965 domiciled in San Francisco. He relocated to Reno in 1976 and continued his 32-year career with United, retiring in 1997.
He was an active member of the QB's, a member of the Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association, and volunteered with the Washoe County Sheriff's Air Squadron. He supported the Reno Boy's and Girl's Club, Reno Lion's Club, and was a member of the Vesper Masonic Lodge 84, Red Bluff, CA.
He is survived by his wife Roxana, sons Jim of Carmel Valley, CA, Bill of Anchorage, AK, daughter Lyn Hudgens of Grass Valley, CA, stepsons Marcus and Kris Carlson of Reno, and sister Susy Martin of Reno.
Viewing will begin at 11:00 followed by services at Noon on Nov. 30th at the Mountain View Mortuary 425 Stoker Ave., Reno.