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ESCO, Donald W.
Donald W. Esco passed into heaven on Oct 8, 2012 at the UC Davis Medical Center. He was born on Sept 6, 1930 in Mountain Creek, Alabama to Thomas and Era Esco. After graduating from High School at the age of 15, he joined the Army/Air Corps. He married his longtime sweetheart, Johnnie B. Burk, when they were 16. They were married 61 years. He rose to the rank of Master Sergeant and was selected and completed Officers Candidate School in San Antonio, Texas. He retired from the Air Force after 22 years as a Captain. He worked for the Brunswick Corporation and then at the Sacramento Army Depot retiring in 1993. Throughout his life he was an innovator, craftsman and patient teacher. He was a world traveler working in distant places such Greece, Turkey, and Japan. He was a proud veteran and served as the Californian State Commander for the VUMS (Veterans of Underage Military Service). He was on the Board of Directors for FATE (Foundation Aiding The Elderly). Don was predeceased by his wife, Johnnie; his brother, Robert; and his grandson, Kristopher Eyolfson. He is survived by his son, John Esco; daughter, Judy Eyolfson; son, Michael Esco; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, the last born on his recent 82nd birthday. Donations in his memory can be made to 4fate.org Funeral Services will be held at the Green Valley Mortuary, Rescue, California Oct 27 at 11:00 AM. He will be interned at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov 29 at 2:00 PM.
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cynthia esco
October 27, 2012
Thank you to all who are attending my Brother's services today. i apologize for my absence because God knows and so does Wayne know that i would rather have been there today than any other place at this time due to circumstances here at home in L.A. i have been very blessed through out my whole life and my blessings all from God are very welcomed by me because he just doesn't give me anything God has blessed me with a family like no other the best picked just for me. My life has had many turmoils but i had the 3 best men that ever lived so they are very, very missed by me and especially right at this moment that the services are going on and i was unable to be there but i'm there in spirit and with all my heart. I miss and will always miss them until the day when we will all be together again. But for now may they all rest in peace awaitting all of our arrivals when God reunites us all,,,,, love your little sister cindy just another Alabama rebel!! Like our dad use to say........ may God bess you all.........:)
Matt Eyolfson
October 24, 2012
God measured twice, and cut once with you grandpa.
cynthia esco
October 24, 2012
this is for my big brother. you will never be forgotten for though we are apart you are always and forever alive within my heart.... i miss you more and more as the days go by and i can't wait until we see each other again. so don't celebrate to much because than when we see each other again we will really celebrate all together the way our lord father god promised us that are still here. say hello to all the family and when it's my time to join you than i will come with many hugs and kisses. i love you big brother......:)
cynthia esco
October 24, 2012
to my brother wayne. i love you and miss you with all my heart and always will. thank you lord for giving my brother a long fulfilled life and for giving us the most wonderful 4 days of quality time. i will always treasure our time we had. may you rest in peace big brother. xoxo :(
Don and Johnnie Wedding Day
Lesley Clement
October 23, 2012
Dearest Don and Family,
You were the greatest advocate for your sweetheart Johnnie, and for the millions of other sweethearts who are vulnerable to abuse and neglect. I will never forget you, your courage, your determination and your fight. You continue to inspire me every day. I will miss you. Love, Lesley
October 23, 2012
We are going to miss you Don. Rest in peace Airman.
Harris
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