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John Burton Obituary

John Burton Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. He was born in Hollywood in 1932, the oldest son of John Burton Sr., and Dorcas Elizabeth Burton, and served in the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa, from 1950 to 1954.

He had a great talent as an animation photographer and worked at Warner Bros., DePatie Freling and Marvel Productions for 40 years. There just wasn't anything John couldn't do. He was a beautiful man with a great talent.

He leaves behind his wonderful wife of 52 years, Mary (Armann) Burton; loving son, Michael (Catherine); precious daughter, Donna (Tom); and the joy of his life, his only granddaughter, Mary Beth; brother, Charles Burton; sister-in-law, Kathleen Staples; and loving nephews.

A celebration of John's life will follow cremation in January.

In John's memory, donations may be made to Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, 277 South St. Ste. R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Safe journey my darling. I'll always love you.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Dec. 10, 2008.

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