George Burton - LHS Class of 1957

George Bernard Burton Sr. age 72 of Moreno Valley, California passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the Loma Linda, Ca.  Veterans Hospital, from a lengthy illness.
He was born September 09, 1939 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of the late William Henry and Cecile (Holloway) Burton.  
George was a lifelong Leavenworth resident, after graduating from Leavenworth High School; he joined the US Air Force, he was proud to have served his country having served during the Viet Nam War. Retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant, He was a member of the Shrine. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he had been a mail carrier. After retiring from the military, he went back to school and obtained a degree in business management.
He loved bowling, swimming, riding his motorcycle, George, was an avid sports fan, he was very athletic, while in high school, he ran track.  He loved the times when he would go fishing and hunting with his sons, and father in law Lester Davis.
He is survived by his children, Veronica Allen (Leavenworth), Anthony (Las Vegas, Nevada), Yvonne Arteaga  (Riverside Ca.), Marcus (Moreno Valley, Ca), Hector (Jr) (Huntsville, Al), Patricia (Moreno Valley), his wife, Clarabelle of the home.  Grandchildren: Kathryn (Atlanta Ga), Anthony Jr. (Nevada), Adonis, Tani, (Riverside, Ca.), Aroura, Candace, (Ga), Emilio, and Desiree of the home.  Sisters: Wilma Goodwin, New Hampshire, Marion (Pud) McReynolds (Long Beach, Ca.) Margie Dallas (Long Beach, Ca. Dorothea Lewis, (Ga), Aunt Barbara Dixson (Leavenworth)and 6 great grand children. And a host of other frends and relatives.
George was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Kathryn Ann Davis (LHS Class of 1957), son George Burton Jr. sisters, Florence Isreal (LHS Class of 1936), Betty Jane Wilson (LHS Class of 1947), brother William H. Burton Jr (LHS Class of 1950).
In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:15 P.M. December 16, 2011 at the V A National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas. Pastor Willie Wilson and Pastor Darriel Hoy will officiate.  Repast will be held at Shiloh 7th Day Adventist Church after the graveside.