Ernest-Burton-Obituary

Ernest Warren "Ernie" Burton

Vacaville, California

1929 - 2014

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June 23, 1929 - July 5, 2014 Ernest Burton, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5 at the Sonora Regional Medical Center in Sonora, Calif. He was born on June 23, 1929, at the family home on the Burton Ranch in Vacaville. He was a graduate of Vacaville High School in 1947, where he...

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Nancy and family…."Sympathy is your pain in my heart."
~Halford Luccock~
Bless you and yours as you adjust to this unwelcome change in your lives. Ernie, enjoy your journey!

Dear Nancy and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

I had the pleasure of working with Ernie at UC Davis. He was always friendly and helpful with a great sense of humor. I know he is dearly missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

In the summer of 1973, while attending UC Davis, I wandered into the Pilot Plant at Cruess Hall looking for work. Although I was not a food science major, I was from Vacaville, and that was good enough for Ernie. He hired me and kept me on for three seasons. He was a great boss. His extensive knowledge of food science, coupled with his mechanical background, made him a true asset to the department. I admired how skillfully he handled some of the professors who needed help getting their...

Ray & family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your dad. My deepest condolences to you all.
Bob & Diana (Altieri)Bacinett

What a great story and a great man. Wishing you comfort during this time. You have so many great memories that will give you happiness when you are feeling the sadness. Hugs and love to you and your family. xoxo

I was blessed to have known and worked with Ernie at Food Science and Technology Dept./UC Davis. Ernie was a good and kind man and I am so honored to have know him. RIP Ernie!

I will never forget when I answered the phone when dad was on the other end of the line how he always said, "Hi Hon", I can hear it as clear as day is from night. I/we will miss this soft spoken, intelligent man so much!!

Nancy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debi and Dave