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Alan Orr Obituary
March 26, 1947 - June 27, 2012
Alan "Curtis" Orr, passed away on June 27, 2012 at his home, at the age of 65. Curtis graduated from Benicia High School in 1965, then served in the National Guard. He retired from PG&E after 28 years of service. Curtis lived in Vacaville until 2009 when he moved to Shasta Lake, CA. He spent the last year of his life in French Gulch, CA., among the mountains and forest. His lifelong dream to live in the mountains was cut way to short. Curtis will be remembered by his loving family and friends. He leaves behind his father, Collier and Collier's wife, Ruth; loving sisters, Juanita and Linda, and their husbands, Dewayne and Rod; missed by Angela Orr and their son, Oliver and wife Pauline; Rita Orr, and her children, Gina McBride and Ronnie Lodetti; Curtis was beloved by several nieces and nephews. Grandpa Curtis will be remembered and loved by his grandchildren, Liam Orr, Shean-Donovan, Alex, Gianna and Kai McBride. A private celebration of life service will be held at a future date. Donations may be made to St. Dominic's Cemetery Benicia, Calif., or The Salvation Army.
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Pam Hall Kilkenny
July 11, 2012
To the Orr family, my sincere sadness to you. Looking back at my school pictures, Curtis first appeared in them in 3rd grade at Robert Semple School. I too lived in the "Highlands" and remember going over to Curtis' house many times. I can't remember the last time I saw him, but no matter if it had been last week or several years had passed, Curtis was always happy to see and old friend & classmate. He will surely be missed by all of us who knew and loved him.
Dolores Archer
July 8, 2012
Curtis, it's been a long time since we worked together and I have many happy memories of that time. My prayers go to your family.
Bonnie Semas
July 7, 2012
Curtis, I know when I say this that a lot of people at PG&E will agree with me. We missed your wit and humor when you left the company and you will be in a lot of peoples memories as you leave this world to go to a better place.
July 7, 2012
Curt was as I have said, "bigger than life" we grew up in the Highlands together and his sister Linda married my cousin Rod. Although I was younger he was always good to me in those days......He shall be missed....RIP my friend.
Randy Little
July 7, 2012
Curtis and I were very good friends in high school. We used to talk for hours on the phone and had some good laughs. I haven't seen him for many years, but often thought about him and how he was doing. I miss the days when we were friends . Wish we had stayed in touch. Goodbye my old friend, may you rest in peace.
Nadine Clyma Gulden
Jennifer (Jenny) Grant
July 7, 2012
I went to school at Robert Semple in Benicia many years ago with Curtis in grandes 4-6. He was always in my class, and was the class "cutie". He was gregarious and fun to watch. He had a good sense of who he was even as a kid. My "inner child" is very sad knowing he has left us; He was "cool" and smart. My love and sympathy go out to all those who loved him and will miss him. I'm sure you became a fine man.
July 7, 2012
We will miss Curtis and his "Loving Spirit and Joyful Outlook". Paul & Mary Gallon
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