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Brian K. Orton Battle Creek Brian K. Orton, 71, of Battle Creek, died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Lifespan-Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born June 11, 1938 in Battle Creek to Byron K. and Catherine May (Clark) Orton. Brian graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He was an auditor for the Clark Equipment Company for 24 years and retired in 1987. Brian married Jacqueline Shaw in December 1959, she survives. Also surviving are sons, Scott (Fabiaola) Orton of Maderia Beach, Florida, and Ray (Erika) Orton of Troy; daughter, Cheri Best of Battle Creek; four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; brother, Gene (Phyllis) Orton of Portage; and sister, Diane Orton of Battle Creek. A private family service will take place. Committal at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may go the Battle Creek Health System Cancer Center Road to Recovery Program. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 22, 2009.

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October 2, 2009

I am sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I worked directly with Brian for years on the motor line at Clarks. He and I talked alot, and he Jackie actually got my ex wife and I into the AFC business 25 years ago as we bought and started our own home. Also got me started into saving money through Fidelity. He was very insightful into life. I should have got around to see him the last few years. He was a friend......... David Cline

Brenda & Mike Evans

September 23, 2009

Although, we didn't personally know "grampa Orton", we know he was loved by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, in that we would like to pass our condolences and thoughts to the family, especially the Mrs. I know he will be missed alot.
Brenda and Mike E.

Bill and Janet Russell

September 22, 2009

Jackie, Gene, and Diane and family -- we are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I remember the good times we had as children at family gatherings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Bill and Janet Orton Russell, Lakeland Florida

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