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John Burton Obituary
John Burton age 71, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, in Mountain Home. He was born October 4, 1945 in San Diego, California to Byron and Mary Burton. On June 22, 1968 John married Shirley Cowley, being a devoted husband for 48 years.
John is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home, two sons, Carl Burton and Curtis Burton, both of Mountain Home, six grandchildren: Alex, Kayla, Savannah, Kyle, Ryan and Aidan, one great-grandchild, London, one brother, Dan Burton of California and one step-brother, Pat Burton, also of California.. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
John was a Marine veteran with the rank of Sergeant of the Vietnam conflict and a Land Manager for 37 years for San Diego Gas and Electric. In retirement he stayed active, giving 10 years to the care of the facilities at Pigeon Creek, organizing the Friends of Pigeon Creek in various projects. John loved to fish, passing from this life while engaged in this very activity.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at Roller Funeral Home with Tom Williams officiating. Interment will be in Private. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome
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April 1, 2017
Shirley and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Larry and I had some fun times with you and John. It's a very hard thing to go thru, and you are in my prayers. Kay Smith, San Diego .
Jeff Sykes
March 31, 2017
Shirley and family my thoughts are with you. John hired me in 2000 to be a Land Management Representative. I couldn't have had a better mentor. What John didn't know about the SDG&E system wasn't worth knowing. He was a walking history book of what had happened over the years.
He did love to fish, in fact he let me come along on one of those overnight trips. The whole boat didn't catch more than a handful of fish. we were chasing paddies all over the Pacific trying to make the trip worthwhile, it never happened but John never gave up. I got seasick on that trip and missed most of what little fishing there was. I don't think I ever felt so bad and I haven't been on a boat since. He took pity on me and never invited me again. Thankfully.
He did love his fishing and his boats. I'm sure that as far as he was concerned the worst day fishing was always better than the best day at work.
Truly a nice guy and he will be missed by all that knew him.
My condolences.
Jeff
Michelle Hicks
March 23, 2017
Dearest Shirley and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. We have such great memories of all of you, the River, Baxters and Jacuzzi after, multiple parties, the pool.....well just so many with John and all of you. John was such a great guy! We are sending love, sympathy and long distance hugs to all of you. Love, Bill and Michelle Hicks
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