James G. Burton Jr.

James G. Burton Jr. died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at HomePlace in Oak Harbor at the age of 87.

He was born in Seattle on June 11, 1926, to James and Florence Burton.

James served 23 years in the U.S. Navy and 15 years in civil service as an electronic technician. He enjoyed woodworking, photography and traveling.

James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanette, and five children, Lana Burton of Oak Harbor, Rex Burton of Missoula, Mont., Rita Fulkerson of Tehachapi, Calif., Christopher Burton of Virginia Beach, Va., Michelle Hoffman of Renton, Wash., and Suzanne Scales, of Bonnie Lake, Wash.

Also surviving are grandchildren Jenika Burton, Mike Grant, Bryan Kelley and Roxanne Grant; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Comrada of Vancouver, Wash.

James was cremated and, at his request, no services were held. His care was entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. Please visit James’ Book of Memories page hosted by the funeral home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com