In Memoriam: former Chamber Board President Gil McCoy

Former Chair of the Board of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Gil McCoy passed away recently.

Gil was a terrific friend to the Chamber and an energetic contributor to the City of Pasadena.

Here is his obituary from the Glendale News-Press:

Gilbert Gordon McCoy April 7, 1924 - September 12, 2013

September 18, 2013
 
Gilbert Gordon McCoy, a La Canada resident for 61 years, died at his home on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife JoAnn and daughters Christine Liljeqvist and Susan McVicker and their families.

Gilbert was born in Long Beach, California, attended Occidental College and Columbia University. He served in WWII in the 69th Division, and was wounded in Germany. Gilbert married JoAnn Hillgren in 1950.

Gilbert was a consultant and business owner for 65 years. He promoted business opportunities in the Southland during his employ with the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. After private consulting on economic development projects, he became Principal of the Management Consulting Division of Ernst & Ernst.

Pursuing entrepreneurial ventures, he became a partner in a Dollar Rent a Car franchise and expanded operations to cities in California. He acquired a university travel agency and opened multiple agencies at universities in Southern California. Gilbert continued consulting with small businesses to improve operations and facilitate their acquisition by larger companies.

Gilbert was President of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and worked to bring the Army-Navy game to the Rose Bowl in 1983. He was also President of the Volunteers of America, and continued as a Director during which VOA became one of the largest supporters of charitable ventures in Los Angeles. Gilbert was on the board of directors for the Pasadena Pops Orchestra and was instrumental in making Descanso Gardens home of Pops. As an active member of the La Canada Presbyterian Church, Gilbert served as Deacon, Elder and sang in the choir.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the La Canada Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Pasadena Community Foundation, Gilbert McCoy Memorial Fund, 260 S. Los Robles Avenue, Suite 119, Pasadena, CA 91101.

If you would like to donate to the Gilbert McCoy Memorial Fund,

The Pasadena Community Foundation is honored to have been asked by the family of Gil McCoy to establish a charitable fund in Gil’s memory.  Donations will be accepted by PCF and the family will be the advisors to the fund and decide how to use the funds raised.

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Here is the information about how to make a donation to the fund: Pasadena Community Foundation is able to accept Credit Card gift payments through PayPal on the website at www.pasadenacf.org

Donors should indicate McCoy Memorial under “purpose” when entering the donation information.

Checks should be made payable to Pasadena Community Foundation and mailed to the address below.  Indicate McCoy Memorial on the memo line or enclose a note to indicate the donation is for that fund.

Pasadena Community Foundation
260 S. Los Robles Avenue Ste 119
Pasadena, CA 91101

All gifts are 100% tax deductible. Tax ID Number 20-0253310