ERNEST C. FENTON

ERNEST FENTON Obituary

1925 ~ 2010

Ernest C. Fenton passed away on October 26, 2010, with his loving family by his side.

Ernest was born June 24th 1925 in Wilmington, CA to Ernest and Verna Fenton. Ernest was a long time resident and business owner in Merced. He Owned and Operated Country Boy Market, Country Boy Flea Market, Swap-A-Lot, and Outside Storage. Ernest loved to go fishing, hunting and camping. Ernest had an unconditional love for his family.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and son Kerry Fenton.

Ernest is survived by his wife Betty Fenton of Merced; Daughters Carla De La Fuente and husband Carlo of Catheys Valley; Tina Fenton of Merced, Pamela Baker and husband Steve of Merced, Debra Eastwood and husband Steve of Catheys Valley; Son Michael Fenton of Merced, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at 10am on Saturday, November 6th, in Merced at Valley Baptist Church, 3312 G St.

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Published by Merced Sun Star on Nov. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for ERNEST FENTON

9 Entries

November 9, 2010

DEAREST FAMILY
SOME THINGS I'D LIKE TO SAY BUT FIRST OF ALL TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I ARRIVED OKAY. I'M WRITING THIS FROM HEAVEN WHERE I DWELL WITH GOD ABOVE WHERE THERE'S NO MORE TEARS OR SADNESS THERE IS JUST ETERNAL LOVE. PLEASE DO NOT BE UNHAPPY JUST BECAUSE I'M OUT OF SGHT REMEMBER THAT I'M WITH YOU EVERY DAY AND NIGHT. THAT DAY I HAD TO LEAVE YOU WHEN MY LIFE ON EARTH WAS THROUGH GOD PICKED ME UP AND HUGGED ME AND HE SAID I WELCOME YOU. IT'S GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK AGAIN YOU WERE MISSED WHILE YOU WERE GONE AS FOR YOUR DEARES FAMILY THEY'LL BE HERE LATER ON I NEED YOU HERE SO BADLY AS PART OF MY BIG PLAN. THERE'S SO MUCH THAT WE HAVE TO DO TO HELP OUR MORTAL MAN. THEN GOD GAVE ME A LIST OF THINGS HE WISHED FOR ME TO DO AND FOREMOST ON THAT LIST OF MINE IS TO WATCH AND CARE FOR YOU. I WILL BE BESIDE YOUEVERY DAY AND WEEK AND YEAR AND WHEN YOU'RE SAD U'M STANDING THERE TO WIOE AWAY THE TEARS. WHEN YOU LIE IN BED AT NIGHT THE DAYS CHORES PUT TO FLIGHT. GOD AND I ARE CLOSEST TO YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. WHEN YOU THINK OF MY LIFE ON EARTH AND ALL THOSE LOVING YEARS BECAUSE YOU'RE ONLY HUMAN THEY ARE BOUND TO BRING YOU TEARS. BUT DO NOT BE AFRAID TO CRY IT DOES RELIEVE THE PAIN. REMEBER THERE WOULD BE NO FLOWERS UNLESS THERE WAS SOME RAIN. I WISH THAT I COULD TELL YOU OF ALL THAT GOD HAS PLANNED, BUT IF I WERE TO TELL YOU YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND. BUT ONE THINGS IS CERTAIN THOUGH MY LIFE ON EARTH IS THAT I AM CLOSER TO YOU NOW THAN WHEN I WAS BEFORE. AND TO MY VERY MANY FRIENDS TRUST GOD KNOWS WHAT IS BEST. I'M STILL NOT FAR AWAY FROM YOU. I'M JUST BEYOND THE CREST. THERE ARE ROCKY ROADS AHEAD OF YOU AND MANY HILLS TO CLIMB, BUT TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT. IT WAS MY PHILOSOPHY AND I'D LIKE IT FOR YOU TOO. THAT AS YOU GIVE UNTO THE WORLD AS THE WORLD WILL GIVE TO YOU. IF YOU CAN HELP SOMEBODY WHO IS IN SORROW OR IN PAIN THAN YOU CAN SAY TO GOD AT NIGHT MY DAY WAS NOT IN VAIN. AND NOW I AM CONTENTED THAT MY LIFE WAS WORTHWHILE KNOWIN AS I PASSED ALONG THE WAY THAT I MADE SOMEBODY SMILE. SO IF YOU MEET SOMEBODY WHO IS DOWN AND FEELING LOW JUST LEND A HAND TO PICK THEM UP AS ON YOUR WAY YOU GO. WHEN WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND YOU'VE GOT ME ON YOUR MIND. I'M WALKING WITH YOU. WHEN YOU FEEL THE GENTLE BREEZE OR THE WIND UPON YOUR FACE THAT'S ME GIVING YOU A GREAT BIG HUG OR JUST A SOFT EMBRACE. WHEN IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO GO FROM THAT BODY TO BE FREE YOUR COMING HERE TO ME.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. AND WILL BE TOGETHER SOON.
VERNA

Luke Fenton

November 5, 2010

Those with the loudest cries are often those who feel the most guilt. I wish I would have spent more time with my papa but I let other people get in the way and now it's too late. I can only hope that I am half the man that he was. Papa fought for life so hard and I will miss him forever. If everyone was more like him things would be great he was the most caring and giving person you could ever meet. To the only father I've ever known I love you and miss you so much I will see you on the other side. I hope nana is ok and being taken care of, it can't be easy losing your your husband of 50 years.

Michelle Wells

November 4, 2010

Papa was an amazing man! Strong, patient, kind, loving, giving, I could go on and on! My Papa! I wish he didn't have to leave us but I am very glad he is at peace and not suffering anymore! I love you Papa and I will never forget you! Michelle

November 4, 2010

I have known Bud for many years and although we never went fishing together we did swap a few fishing "yarns" with each other. I will miss him very much. My special condolences to his wife, Betty and to the rest of his family.

Ken Lancaster, Merced, California

Michelle Garcia

November 4, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Debbie, Carla, Tina, Pam, Mike and Aunt Betty....Uncle Bud was a super great man.
Love, Missy

The Mays Family

November 4, 2010

May each new sunrise
bring an easing of your grief
and move you one day closer
to the peace and acceptance
of knowing in your heart
that your loved one is in a better place.

Peggy Macias

November 4, 2010

Bud was a good friend to my family, especially to my dad and brother. My family offers our deepest condolences to the family. He will be missed. He and my dad are together again.

Kellee Wright

November 3, 2010

I met him. Very nice man. Great grandpa to my son as well. He would want to hold him as much as he could. Very well respected.

Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel

October 29, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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