MORTON, Jr., Theodore
Entered into life on June 3, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA. Passed away peacefully on June 7, 2012. He was married for 60 years to Anne, who passed in 2008. After the children were grown, in 1975 he moved from the San Fernando Valley to Fair Oaks & then to Roseville in 1988. A World War II Veteran with the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal. Retired a Major from the Army Reserves in 1976 , after 30 years of service for our Country. L.A.P.D. retired after 28 years a Captain III, Area Commander. State of CA retired in 1990 from P.O.S.T. He is survived by his children, Suzanne & Greg; grandchildren, Melissa, Elizabeth & Sean; great-grandchildren, Kityra, Kameron, Aviana, Kaleb, Alila & Julian. Our leader, mentor, our rock & his wife's best friend. We will miss you every day, but we will always try to make you proud. A Visitation will be held Thursday, June 21, 4-8:00pm. Funeral Service Friday, June 22 at 10:00am with burial and full Army Military Honors to follow. All Services will be held at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Ln., Fair Oaks, CA. For more information visit www.mountvernonmemorial.com
Published in The Sacramento Bee on June 21, 2012
