Stanley Burton Obituary

Stanley Keith Burton, 82, of San Luis Obispo was born in May 1930, and died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, with family at his side at his home. Stanley is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eveline; children Carmen, Ralph, Vanessa, Stanley and Raymond; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 4 p.m., until the funeral at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7. 2012, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 651 Foothill Blvd. in San Luis Obispo. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the Los Osos Valley Memorial Park in Los Osos. Wheeler-Smith Mortuary 543-6871 San Luis Obispo

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Oct. 4, 2012.
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Auf Wiedersehen my LOVE.

Eveline Burton

October 22, 2012

Dad, you are so loved and missed.
You will always be in our hearts.
We love you
Carmen and Raymond

October 18, 2012

Miss u alot dad

Stanley Burton

October 10, 2012

Dad you are a wonderful Father and Opa. We love you and miss you with all our hearts.

Vanessa Gifford

October 10, 2012

To a loving Dad, who's caring will live on for all eternity.

Randy Gifford

October 10, 2012

Great Neighbor. Thoughts go out to his kids (my friends) and their mom.

Frank Merson

October 6, 2012

Stan, you are a wonderful person and a great guy to work with.

Pat Campbell

October 5, 2012

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