Background
Bess, Gordon Clark was born on January 12, 1929 in Richfield, Utah, United States. Son of Claude Lee and Maude (Clark) Bess.
Bess, Gordon Clark was born on January 12, 1929 in Richfield, Utah, United States. Son of Claude Lee and Maude (Clark) Bess.
Student, Hailey (Idaho) High School.
Combat artist 1st division, United States Marine Corps, Korea, 1951-1952; cartoon editor, Leatherneck Magazine, Washington., 1953-1956; art director, Crest-Craft Company, Cincinnati, 1957-1967. Volunteer adjunct teacher Boise Public Schools.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1948-1956. Member National Cartoonists' Society, Newspaper Comics Council.
Married Joanne Elizabeth Vaught, July 9, 1955. Children— Susan, Richard, Deborah.