The Shemwell Family

Donald Earl SuttonAge: 81 years1936–2017

Name
Donald Earl Sutton
Given names
Donald Earl
Surname
Sutton
Birth May 28, 1936 34 30
Census April 1, 1940 (Age 3 years)
Death of a half-brotherKenneth Wilson Sutton
December 14, 1944 (Age 8 years)
Death of a fatherHarmon Harold Sutton
March 24, 1945 (Age 8 years)
Death of a paternal grandmotherNellie Gertrude Knight
July 27, 1947 (Age 11 years)
Census April 17, 1950 (Age 13 years)
Death of a paternal grandfatherBertram Alva Sutton
February 15, 1964 (Age 27 years)
Death of a motherMarjorie Mae Rodgers
April 8, 1996 (Age 59 years)
Death of a half-brotherJames Harold Sutton
February 7, 1997 (Age 60 years)
Death of a brotherRobert Eugene Sutton
April 4, 2004 (Age 67 years)
Death October 23, 2017 (Age 81 years)
Obituary
Donald Earl Sutton Obituary and Family Listing
October 24, 2017 (1 day after death)
Burial
Cemetery - also add to Place of burial: Oak Hill Memorial Park
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father
mother
Marjorie Mae Rodgers
Birth: October 25, 1905 — Allen, Kansas, United States
Death: April 8, 1996 — Escondido, San Diego, California, United States
Marriage: about 1925 — Iola, Allen, Kansas, United States
22 months
elder brother
Robert Eugene Sutton
Birth: October 26, 1926 24 21 — Iola, Allen, Kansas, United States
Death: April 4, 2004 — Orange, California, United States
10 years
himself
Donald Earl Sutton
Birth: May 28, 1936 34 30 — Iola, Allen, Kansas, United States
Death: October 23, 2017 — Escondido, San Diego, California, United States
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father
step-mother
Florence M Wilson
Birth: February 12, 1899 30 23 — Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, United States
Death: January 22, 1924 — Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, United States
Marriage: about 1920 — Iola, Allen, Kansas, United States
1 year
half-brother
James Harold Sutton
Birth: December 18, 1920 18 21 — Iola, Allen, Kansas, United States
Death: February 7, 1997 — Covina, Los Angeles, California, United States
3 years
half-brother
Kenneth Wilson Sutton
Birth: November 20, 1923 21 24 — Iola, Allen, Kansas, United States
Death: December 14, 1944 — France

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Census1940 United States - Census transcript - Harmon Harold Sutton - Household

Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

NameInfoRelationHomeV/RFarmSexRaceAgeCondSchoolR/WBPCityCountyStateOccupationIndustryCodeEmpWorkWagesVetWar
Sutton, Harmon HheadR28MW37MNoKSPlumberPriviate Plumbing CompanyPW241760
Sutton, MarjoriexwifeFW34MNoKS00
Sutton, James HsonMW19SNoKSCement PourerBuilding ConstructionPW00
Sutton, KennethsonMW16SYesKS00
Sutton, BobbysonMW13SYesKS
Sutton, DonaldsonMW3SNoKS

Census1950 United States - Census transcript - Marjorie Mae Rodgers - Household

Compton, Los Angeles, California, United St

NameRelationSexRaceAgeCondBPNatDoing last weekHours WorkedOccupationIndustryClass
Sutton, Marjorie MheadFW44DKSWK40Sales LadyRetail Dept StoreP
Sutton, Donald EsonMW13NevKSWK16Paper BoyNewspaperP

Obituary
Donald Earl Sutton Obituary and Family Listing Donald Earl Sutton passed at 81 years young in his home in Escondido, California on Monday, October 23, 2017. He was with immediate family as he wished. Don was born May 28, 1936 in Iola, Kansas. He was the youngest of four boys. From the first day of his life he endured challenges. Every challenge he faced up until his last days were met with intelligence, hard work, and a strong willed spirit to never quit until the task was done and done right. He balanced that very well with his playful spirit that made it very enjoyable in his presence. Throughout his early years he played many sports including football, which was his favorite. He also met and bonded with good friends, including some that are here today. Don enlisted in the Army to serve his country for two years. He put himself through college at San Diego State University preparing for a career in education. During his time at college he met Judy in the cafeteria one day and sparks flew. In 1962 he married his college sweetheart Judy Cram. They were married for over 55 years. Don and Judy raised two "amazing" children. He had a very successful career teaching high school for over 35 years, educating thousand and thousands of young minds. Many of them would still come up to him with famous saying "Remember me?" He almost always did. After Don and Judy retired from their long teaching careers, they were able to travel extensively. Through hard work, dedication, love and structure, together they lived life to the fullest. They just did it right. He will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life was held at the family home 10/29/17.