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Samuel Girton Obituary

Samuel C. Girton, 85, of Indio, Calif. passed away October 25, 2010 in Indio, Calif. He was born March 2, 1925, to Clarence and Ruth Girton in Abilene, Kansas. He married Etta Mae Girton on October 18, 1947 in Tulare, Calif. He was a business owner and mechanic of Sam's Auto Service for twenty-five years. He is survived by his wife Etta Mae Girton; daughters, Linda C. Barton, Yuba City, Calif.; Nancee M. Simpson, Calimesa, Calif.; Cindy L. Tucker, Indio, Calif.; Margaret D. Rembold, Anza, Calif.; Michele L. Keeran, Bermuda Dunes, Calif.; and Sandra A. Evers of Indio, Calif.; sisters, Rachel Thayer, Upland, Calif.; Martha Banks, Havasu City, Ariz.; and Chloe Bryant, Tulare, Calif.; brothers, Pete Girton, Tulare, Calif.; Omar Girton, Fresno, Calif.. 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services were held at Forest Lawn Mortuary, Indio, Calif., with interment at Coachella Valley Cemetery in Coachella, Calif. Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, 2010.

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Cindy Girton Tucker

November 5, 2010

Thanks to all who acknowledged the passing of my Dad. Your memories are touching. I made sure my Mother was able to read all of the posts. Thank you

November 3, 2010

Dear Etta Mae, Cindy and family, My condolences on the passing of Sam. Thinking of you and the old days on Riverlane. Love, Betty Haley

Rae Jean Salgado-Ramirez

November 2, 2010

To the Girton family, I'm so sorry to read of your husband, dad, and grandfathers passing. I know that he his with heavenly father and singing his praises. I do remember watching him singing with such heart and soul at church services. He was a wonderful compassinate person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

November 2, 2010

Cindy and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom Dad were so nice to me when I used to visit you at your home. My thoughts are with you.
Stephanie Anguiano (Ice)

November 1, 2010

So sorry to hear of the passing of our good friend. What a blessing he was in our lives when we lived in Palm Desert. Actually, the whole family has been a rich blessing to the Carlson family. We know that you miss him, but our Christian faith teaches us that, because of hope in Jesus Christ, we sorrow not as those who have no hope..

Blessings on all of you.

Ellen and Dick Carlson

November 1, 2010

Girton Family,
My sincere condolences. Brother Sam's relationship with the Lord here on earth is your assurance of his eternal residency with Him in Heaven. You will be in my prayers for comfort and strength during this season.

Brenda Johnson-Lujan
Indio First Assembly of God

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