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Robert James "Rob" BURTON

Robert BURTON Obituary

Robert James "Rob" Burton of Milton-Freewater, Oregon passed away on April 24, 2013 at the Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington at the age of 46 years. Robert James "Rob" Burton was born on October 19, 1966 the son of James Robert and Willow Irene (Brown) Burton in Novato, CA. Robert attended schools in the Petaluma, CA area graduating in 1984. He went to work in the Oakland Shipyards as a welder/ pipefitter. Robert is divorced from Charlene. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. Survivors include his children; Andrew and LeighAnne Burton of Rohnert Park, CA, Robert James Burton Jr. of Milton-Freewater, Oregon and Shannon Marie Burton of Vallejo, CA brother Chris Burton of Rohnert Park, CA; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. His parents and a sister, Charla Burton all preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made direct to the family of Robert Burton in care of, Redwood Credit Union Acct.# 417315, P.O. Box 6104, Santa Rosa, CA 95406.

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Published by Press Democrat from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2013.

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May 18, 2013

"Many crazy good Memories. Rob " Lew Peterson

Deanne CRASH Angeloni-Bootsma

April 29, 2013

I met 'Big' Rob, you Chris, and my ex husband Eric Lillund all at the Burton house on June 21, 1986.

For the next 9yrs I spent a lot of time with Big Rob. He taught me how to make mashed potato's, was always making jokes, laughing, and yes he did have a kind heart. We never ran out of conversation, he loved my decorating :) He didn't love that we had no cable on the ranch and I can still hear him saying "I want my FUZZY TV"

From that first night I met him, to the last time I saw him in 1995, he was nothing but a kind hearted, funny guy that treated me like a friend / family.

I will always treasure the many, many fun and great memories I have of Big Rob and look forward to sharing them my photos, and videos of that time with his family.

You ALL are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult and sad time.

Charlotte Sandberg

April 29, 2013

Rob was a good friend to my elderly dad for the last 10-15 years of my dad's (Alfred Marino) life. Rob visited when he came to Petaluma. He called him on the phone. And he wrote letters to him. Rob had a kind heart.

Ray & Ettamarie Peterson

April 28, 2013

Our family prayers are for Robbie's children and family. We remember him from all the years he and our son Lew were good friends.

Cheryl watts

April 28, 2013

Chris Steve and I send our condolences
Were very sorry to hear of Rob's passing

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