Rodney William Dunton

Rodney William Dunton of Petaluma passed away on September 19, 2009 at home. He was born on October 5, 1955 in Sacramento, CA to Richard I. Dunton and Grace D. Hunter. Rodney Dunton was a kind and loving person who lived a simple outdoor life. He lived and worked in Sonoma and Marin Counties for most of his life, but also spent a few years in Nevada. Where ever he lived, he was known by ranchers as a master builder of reliable fences and as an excellent ranch hand. Whatever work he took on, he would strive for perfection with the belief that good work was a beautiful thing. Being from a pioneer family of Petaluma, Rodney enjoyed a very strong interest in the history of the area as well as the genealogy of his large family. His family was very important to him and he made a point of getting to know each member. He will be missed by everyone whose life he touched in his 54 years. He is survived by his father Richard Dunton, stepmother Christina Dunton in Auburn and by his mother Grace Hunter in Cotati. He is also survived by his siblings Tracey Coddington, Monty and Randy, Konrad and Yvonne Dunton. A Memorial for Rodney will take place on Sunday October 4, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at the Petaluma Women's Club Building located at 518 B Street.