Margaret Gordon, 94, passed away at Solomon's Nursing Center in Maryland on November 5, 2011. Born in Santa Barbara, California on November 19, 1916 to Mary K. and Charles C. Heltman, their only daughter, she lived with her 3 brothers at the Heltman Ranch in Carpinteria.

She attended high school in Carpinteria and graduated business school at U.C.S. B. Living and working in Santa Barbara where she retired from the county of Santa Barbara.

Preceded in death were her parents, a son, Barry Gordon and brothers, Bruce, Harold and Stanley Heltman.

Surviving is her only daughter, Linda Gordon (Kittleson), two Grandchildren, Shawn and Torey Aylesworth and four Great Grandchildren, Meagan, Alyssa, Brandon and Taylor.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Solomon's Nursing Center for their kindness and loving care. They shared their love for life and dignity. Bless you all!

Private services will be held at the Santa Barbara Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.