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ALTON FOUNTAIN Obituary

Alton Joseph Fountain Died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Born August 3, 1925 in Modesto, Alton was a high school Business Ed teacher, teaching at Novato High School for 23 years. He was married to his wife, Dorothy, for 61 years. He is survived by his four children: Gerald, Kathleen (Tim), Elizabeth (Marshall), and Barbara (Mike), 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his twin sister, Alta Johnson. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, July 3rd, 11:00 AM at Valley Memorial Park, Novato. A reception at the Bahia Club House will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marin Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Foundation, 1036 Lea Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903.

Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jun. 30, 2013.
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Dad, it's been a year since you were called Home and there hasn't been a day go by that I don't think about you and want to talk to you! I never knew such a gaping hole could take over my heart. I'm so thankful to know you are at rest, but there is much more I want to ask you about. I love you so much and miss you even more. So many things remind me of you - flowers, animals, places in Novato, garage sales, plants, hummingbirds...you name it, you left a deep impression. I took Mom for a drive around Novato today and everywhere we went brought back memories of you. She misses you too, and has been lost without you. We're learning to live with just your memories to hang onto, but you are so very much a part of all of our hearts that you're never far off. I love you, Dad.

Katie Cole

July 1, 2014

Daddy, I miss you SO much! I have an empty spot in my heart. I went out and visited you today and had a long talk and cry. I just wished you could talk to me one more time!

Liz Swett

July 13, 2013

I warmly remember Al; peace to his memory!

Georgia (Busby) Harrison

July 6, 2013

Katie
You and your family are in my thoughts. I am glad for your father's life, as he gave us you.
Deb

Deborah Brackney

July 5, 2013

Barbara, I know he leaves a hole in your life, but his legacy is within you. My heartfelt condolences to you all.

Kathy Schmidt

July 3, 2013

Liz and family, My heart goes out to you all!

Tami Jimenez

July 2, 2013

Katie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God Bless you all.

Rebecca Due

July 1, 2013

Barbara and family ~ Sending loving thoughts to your entire family. You have all been blessed to have such a wonderful man in your lives. He will always be with you!! ~ Carolyn Green

July 1, 2013

Katie, God comfort you and family during this difficult time of temporary parting. I can see such a beautiful light emanating from your father, the same as I have witnessed in you. Love and Prayers, Marion (KY)

Marion Hart

June 30, 2013

My prayers and love are with you all.

Nancy Sharp Gragnani

June 30, 2013

Condolences to the Fountains and their extended families.

Nancy Maxwell

June 30, 2013

RIP - your journey was finished and the call made. Love to the family - BLESS ALL
Bernice Dyck

June 30, 2013

RIP Mr Fountain. Deborah (LeDuc) Birks Class of 75

June 30, 2013

Barbara and family ~ Sending loving thoughts to your entire family. You have all been so blessed to have such a wonderful man in your lives. He will always be with you!!

June 30, 2013

My prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time. I met and have kept in contact with Katie through Rainbow Girls. God Bless you all.

Tracy Ann Jacobs

June 30, 2013

May his kind heart fill our days until we are once again united. My prayers for the wonderful families he leaves with us.

Susan Tubbs

June 30, 2013

Yes, we did give you a hard time in class. You did teach me well and I am thankful for that. When I would see you at your breakfast meetings you always looked the same to me. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Dee Vela, class of 63

June 30, 2013

Dearest Katie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family as you say farewell to your Dad. I loved the pictures that are posted. I have shared your sad news with the Minnies.
May your memories help lighten your sad heart.

Pat Brown

June 30, 2013

Barbara and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So happy he was there for Jessica's wedding. May all the wonderful memories you have of your Dad help you thru this time.

Sue Lassen

June 30, 2013

Liz Swett

June 29, 2013

Katie Cole

June 28, 2013

Katie Cole

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Katie Cole

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Katie Cole

June 28, 2013

Thank You Dear Savior Jesus for a place in eternity for your dear dad, Alton J. Fountain. Your in my thoughts and prayers. donna sue wagner, Lincoln Park, MI

Donna Wagner

June 28, 2013

Katie Cole

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Katie Cole

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Katie Cole

June 28, 2013

Dear Katie, we didn't know your dad but we know you and Tim and our hearts break for you both. We are so happy that you were with your dad Katie till the end. God is good. May He sustain you and all the family at this time and guide you through all the details that have to be taken care of. God bless you and comfort you, our blessed Savior and Comforter to those who mourn.

Richard & Jane Matthews

June 27, 2013

Al was a warm, caring man, who always had a smile on his face. He was one of the first ones to welcome us to Marin Covenant Church in 1975. He was a hard worker and helped wherever help was needed. Gennelle Pipes

June 27, 2013

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