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Jerold Tanton Obituary

Jerold Leigh Tanton Resident of Burlingame 5-10-27 / 11-29-10 Leigh was born in Niagara Falls, Ont. Canada to Dr. Creel & Charlotte Tanton. He joined the Canadian Navy at age 16. Attended the University of New Brunswick. He bought a vacant lot & built a house for his bride to be & married Evelyn McCauley in 1949. They moved to California in 1955. He retired early as Shipping/Factory General Superintendent for Best Foods, S.F.- 1955 - 1985. He loved to read & could have discussions on many varied topics with his source of knowledge & information. Leigh was married to his loving wife Evelyn for over 61 years. They had happy memories of their many travels & the enjoyment of years spent at their summer home in Soda Bay. A devoted husband & father. He is survived by his wife - Evelyn, Burlingame, Ca. Son - Tim - San Bruno, Ca. Scott - Auburn, Ca. David - Tempe, Arizona. Grandsons - Brandon - Bangkok, Paul - Phoenix, Arizona. Granddaughters - Melissa - North Carolina, Julie - Auburn, Ca. Great granddaughter - Zoe - Bangkok. His sister Jayne Hale - Burlington, Ont.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2010.

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