Bernard Z Gore MD ( Bud)

Loving husband of Cathy Daniel. Father of Debra and Diana Gore; grandfather to Noah, Jack and Margaret Jones, and Henry and Hope Barnes. Stepfather of Samantha and Wayne Everbeck and David Loveless.

Originally from Chicago, Bud attended Francis Parker and Northwestern University undergraduate and medical school. Upon completion of his training in obstetrics and gynecology, he was a major in the US Air Force at Hamilton Air Force base. He was in private practice for 37 years in San Francisco. He loved his practice and was proud of the many children he brought into the world.

As an adjunct to his medical practice he was committed to medical education at Yale University Medical School and USF, having attained an associate professorship in ob/ gyn. He was an early supporter for women to exercise free choice in their reproductive health and participated in the clinical research of RU 486 which became an integral method for women and their choices.

Bud had varied interests including classical music, duplicate bridge, fly fishing, traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved Alaska and shared that with his family. He furthered his love of anthropology by spending hours visiting Native American sites throughout the west.

After moving to Arizona, he became a volunteer at the Desert Botanical Garden. As a docent, Bud enjoyed teaching visitors about the botany and beauty of the desert. Bud was proud of his association of over 25 years with two groups of guys who shared and helped each other grow. They clearly helped him become the man we loved.

In addition to his wife and daughters, he is survived by his sister Nancy Gore Marcus ( Maurice) and his brother Robert Bennet Gore ( Marge).

A celebration of Bud’s life will be at a later date. Donations can be made to Planned Parenthood.