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Marion Sutton Obituary

MARION (GIB) SUTTON JUL 16, 1910 - NOV 30, 2010 Passed away in Modesto at the age of 100. He has the honor of being the last Sutton of his generation. Gib married Gladys Blair Oct. 1, 1932, in July, a son, Bill was born. A daughter, Bobbie followed in 1934. In 1936 they moved to Tracy where daughters, Sharon was born in 1943 and Judy in 1948. Gib and Gladys built three homes to accommodate a growing family. Gladys passed away in 1999 and Gib moved to Beth Haven in Ripon, later to Samaritan Village and finally to the Sundial. Gib is very grateful for all the friends and family that assisted him in his later years and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Gib is survived by a son, Bill (Shirlee), daughters, Bobbie Sutton, Sharon Lewis (Doyle), Judy Spina (Jim), grandchildren, Teri Lynn, Chris, Brian, Jeff, Michael and 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be Dec. 6, 1:00 PM at Place of Refuge (Assembly of God), 486 Button Ave., Manteca. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Modesto, 4368 Spyres Way. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2010.

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Beth Netjes

December 6, 2010

To Gib's family,
My sympathy and prayers to you in the loss of your father. I fondly remember Gib from his days at Beth Haven. He was a wonderful man and a such a gentleman. I'm sure he will be greatly missed, but you have comfort that he is now at peace. May God comfort you during this time.
Beth Netjes

Jeannette Zaborsky

December 3, 2010

Judy, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jeannette

Cathy Israel

December 2, 2010

Judy, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I remember him fondly. My heart goes out to you, Jimmy, Chris and Jeff.

Always,
Cathy

Karl & Fairy Hale

December 2, 2010

Judy & Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your families. As we talked earlier that Monday morning about the joys of your Father and then the qualities of his life and the yearning to be with his wife and your mother. Now Gib is at Peace and with your Mother & God. Gib is truely Blessed. Again, Judy our thoughts and Prayer are with all of you. If you need anything please call. Take Care & God Bless.

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