Jackson, Michigan
ACTON, DR. ROBERT WILLIAM - Born July 9, 1924 and died April 26, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Treloar Acton; son, Ron Acton; and daughters, Donna Acton and Marilynn Schneider; grandsons, Nicholas Schneider and Zachary Schneider. He was preceded in death by his...
Read MoreI remember once sitting in the Michigan theater watching a movie and hearing Doc Acton's familiar laugh. I knew he was there in the audience watching the movie also. I have many good memories of working for him. He was an excellent veterinarian. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Steve Lapp
May 05, 2011 | Henderson, NV
Dr. Acton took great care of all of our dogs. He was a very special and caring person.
Greg Wilson
May 04, 2011 | Phoenix, AZ
Dear Action Family - my deepest condolences for your loss. My father went to school with Dr. Bob and participated in Boy Scouts with him. He was our family vet until he retired and as a little girl I loved to tag along with my mom when she took "Tillie" in for her check ups, and later my own beloved "Jesse". He allowed me to see compassion in action for animals and never made me feel I was putting him out with my many questions. I remember him ending each one of our visits with a dog...
Phyllis Carey Williams
May 02, 2011 | Shelby, MI
Dear Acton family,
My thoughts are with you, Dr. Acton was loved by so many, pets and people alike! He will be missed.
Elise Bentley Fish
Elise Fish
April 30, 2011 | Cement City, MI
Dr. Acton was our pets’ veterinarian when I was a kid, late ‘50s or early ‘60s. I don’t remember Dr. Acton too well, but I always remember a story my father would tell about something Dr. Acton said when we took our cat Tubs to his clinic. Whether we took Tubs in for a routine shot or for some other procedure, I don’t recall, but as Tubs sat on the examining table, Dr. Acton asked that my dad, older brother, and I take a leg each and hold Tubs down. Tubs evidently was not fond of any...
April 30, 2011
Our hearts go out to Dr. Acton's family. He took care of our toy poodle many years ago, and we were always touched by his great love for his furry patients. He was such a warm, compassionate man, and we know he will be missed by many.
Monica & Rick Collett
April 30, 2011 | Jackson, MI
no ballhawking in heaven.... rest easy dad
April 29, 2011
Dear Acton Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. This is such a hard time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tami Hilliker - Makohn
tami makohn
April 29, 2011 | Jackson, MI
Keeping you all in my prayers while remembering a wonderful man. God Bless.
Chian Hammond-Kuntz
April 28, 2011 | Horton, MI
