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“Papa, I love you so much and will miss you always! I celebrate your life on this earth and all you gave us. I am so thrilled to know that you are...Read More »
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“Dear Jerry and Laura: May your loving memories soften this time of great loss. Peace of the Lord to you. Love, jan
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“Dad & "Papa" We love you and we'll miss you and someday we'll join you in love and joy before our LORD!
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3 of 9 | Posted by: Jerry, Laura, James & Elisabeth Burton
“Dad & "Papa" We love you and we'll miss you and someday we'll join you in love and joy before our LORD!
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4 of 9 | Posted by: Jerry, Laura, James & Elisabeth Burton
“We have known the Burton family through their children and have been blessed by them. What a treat to meet Mrs Burton, faithful wife of 69 years and...Read More »
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“We love you all and will miss Uncle Ernie dearly. God Bless Tyler, Rosalinda, Nathan, and Braeden
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“On behalf of the French Family of Companies we express our deepest condolences.
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“As a parent myself I realize the role I play in my childrens life. Provider, mentor, protector, counselor, teacher and friend are all tasks I cherish...Read More »
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8 of 9 | Posted by: Dana (Burton) Gilmer - NM
“Ernest was one of my many best friends. He had a kind and caring heart.He would alwas made me laugh.I will alwas remember him.He was a nice man.He...Read More »
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BURTON---Ernest L. Burton, 91, of Albuquerque went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Ernest was born in Monte Vista, CO to Victor Asa and Gladys Agnes (Coffee) Burton on August 17, 1918. He graduated from Lake View High School in San Angelo, TX. After graduation, he went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad in San Angelo, TX and was later transferred to Clovis, NM with his wife and two sons. During that time he joined the Navy and served two years in World War II on the Columbia stationed in Guam. After the war was over he returned to Clovis, later transferred to Wellington, KS at which time he joined the Masonic Lodge. In 1957, Ernest took a job as tool and die maker with General Electric. He was instrumental in machining parts for the Apollo 7 space craft and also nuclear aircraft engines. In 1968, General Electric transferred him to Albuquerque where he worked until retirement. Ernest was very active in the Crestview Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school and served as a Deacon for 39 years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mattie Louise (Young) Burton; children, Larry and wife, Kay, Jerry and wife, Laura; and Dana and wife, Dori; 10 grandchildren, Julie, Jeff, Laura, Travis, Debbie, Carson, James, Elisabeth, Briana and Siera; and 10 great-grandchildren, Shay, Michael, Amanda, Courtney, Justin, Catherine, Anna, Heather, Jesse, Christian. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Anita (Burton) Wilson. Services will be held Monday, November 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Sunday, November 1, 2009, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
