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Gordon Faber, American soldier and politician, 39th Mayor of Hillsboro, Oregon (born 1930)

On August 18, in the year 2014, Gordon Faber, American soldier and politician, 39th Mayor of Hillsboro, Oregon (born 1930). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 18, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Gordon Faber. Learn more below.

Gordon C. Faber was an American politician and businessman in the U.S. state of Oregon. A native of Pennsylvania, he grew up in Hillsboro, Oregon. He joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a small business owner before becoming a real estate agent and entering politics. He served on Hillsboro's budget committee and city council before serving two terms as mayor from 1993 to 2001. The Gordon Faber Recreation Complex in the city's northeast corner is named in his honor.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 18, 2014 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 18 April 2026.

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