Lawrence Edwin Littleton

1914 - 2010

A man with a remarkable enthusiasm for life. His love for family and friends was boundless. His presence will be greatly missed!
Laurence Edwin Littleton, 96, passed away on October 6, 2010 in Lodi, California. Born on February 19, 1914 in Stockton, California to William E. and Josephine Littleton, he lived in Galt for over 70 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Frances Littleton in 2009. He was blessed with three children, Frances Brodersen (Richard & Ron) of Stockton, Patricia Mintun-Bont (Ken) of Ben Lomond and Gerald Littleton (Mary May), deceased. The family includes nephew William T. Littleton (Lori), deceased, of Florida. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.
Laurence graduated from the College of the Pacific and played with the Stockton Symphony Orchestra for many years. He served as music teacher and administrator at Galt High School for 40 years. His civic involvement included Galt Chamber of Commerce, Galt City Council, Galt Historical Society and charter member of Galt Lion's. He was a Past District Governor 4C-5 and was an officer with the Volunteers of Vacaville Blind Project, the Society of the Blind and Wilderness Camp for deaf children.. Serving on the Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation Board he helped establish the Galt Medical Clinic and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. He was a Chief Warrant Officer with the 59th National Guard Army Band.
The Littleton family thanks our caregivers for their years of dedicated service- Lucy Azevedo and Maria Lopez de Garcia, both of Galt.
A memorial service/ Celebration of Life is planned for November 13 at 11 am at the Littleton Community Center, Galt. Galt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laurence's honor to Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. 845 S. Fairmont Avenue, Suite 3, Lodi, California 95240.