Glenn Melvin GIRTON

News Death Notice

GIRTON, Glenn Melvin of Montague, California, passed away March 11, 2012 at the age of 88. Glenn was born August 7, 1923 in Mason Ohio to Dean Stanley Girton and Flossie May Snell-Girton. Glenn had a long, adventurous, and fulfilling life. Prior to the events at Pearl Harbor, Glenn enlisted in the United States Marines at the age of 17, requiring his mother's signature. Glenn proudly served his country in the 3rd Marine Division, 3 Amphibian Tractor Battalion, Company B and was involved in five major campaigns in the Pacific. After his service ended, Glenn served as a police officer for over 30 years. In San Bernardino, CA he had a foot beat then became a patrol officer. He applied and was accepted as a traffic officer for the California Highway Patrol, advancing and retiring as Sergeant. Glenn's death is a loss for many of his friends and fraternal brothers and sisters. Glenn was a 57-year member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Shrine, and was a Past Patron of Stella Chapter #39, Order of the Eastern Star. Glenn was an active member of the Marine Corps League and at the time of his passing was Adjutant of The American Legion, Ross Neilon Post 122. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dean Duke Girton and Francis Girton, his wife Elizabeth, and his grandson Gilly Salinas. Glenn is survived by children: Dan (Judi) Girton TN, David (Nancy) Girton CA, Debbie (John) Bruce OH, Scott (Juli) Erdman-Girton AZ and Janice (David) Jenks CA, six grandchildren, nieces and nephews: Mike (Beverly) Girton MD, Tim (Mollie) Girton CT and Becky (Gary) Walker, Nancy (Glenn) Knight, Bill (Martha) Girton, Janine (Randy) Hurley. Jim (Nancy) Girton all of OH; and their children and grandchildren, as well as numerous close friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 10AM until time of Mason Masonic Lodge #678 F.&A.M. service and funeral service at 11AM, at the Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home, 400 Reading Rd. Mason, OH 45040. A memorial service was held in Yreka, CA on April 1, 2012. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Marine Corps League, Siskiyou Detachment #936, P.O. Box 1606, Yreka, CA 96097. Condolences to www.shortenandryan.com