Memories of Nancy B Burton

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Nancy B Burton

Los Altos, CA, USA

1930 - January 3, 2021

1930 - Jan 3, 2021

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Lee Burton

2007, 50th wedding anniversary, Palo Alto, CA

It’s now been three years since you left us. Miss you, Mom.

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Lee Burton

Mom, it’s been two years since your passing and I think of you every day. Your love, kindness and positive outlook on life were second to none. Miss you big time.

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David Burton

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David Burton

Amen! Amen! Amen!

Lee Burton

It’s been a long year without you, Mom. I miss your smile, your laughter and your wit. You made the world a better place. We need more people like you. I miss you.

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Ken Kingery

Kim McCully

Nancy babysat me when I was in Kindergarten. I lived down the street in Los Altos and she would pick me up from Grant School and walk me home. I remember sitting on the Kitchen counter making cookies with her. She taught me the cookie making ropes and was someone I felt loved by and safe with. Frank and Nancy raised a beautiful family. God bless and and memory eternal. ++
Kim

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David Burton

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Lee Burton

Kim, thanks so much for sharing your memories. My mom would be so happy to know you felt safe and loved in... Read more Kim, thanks so much for sharing your memories. My mom would be so happy to know you felt safe and loved in our home. And I’m sure... Read more Kim, thanks so much for sharing your memories. My mom... Read more

.Barbara Gray

Nancy was the first neighbor I met when I moved next door in April of 1970.
The family looked like the picture that was 1969. She was the best neighbor anyone could have. I really miss her and the kids. I am so sorry for that loss.
She was always so active and full of energy. I’m going to try to post a favorite photo of Nancy with here first grandchild

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David Burton

Glenn Burton

Nance Burton

Kim McCully

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Glenn Burton

Thank you Barbara for such a wonderful memory. Thank you Barbara for such a wonderful memory. Thank you Barbara for such a wonderful memory.

Lee Burton

Thanks, Barbara. I know Nancy thought the world of you and we all are grateful for your friendship the many... Read more Thanks, Barbara. I know Nancy thought the world of you and we all are grateful for your friendship the many memories of you and... Read more Thanks, Barbara. I know Nancy thought the world of ... Read more

Nance Burton

Thank you, Barbara! You were an important friend and neighbor to my Mom. She held you very dear to her heart!... Read more Thank you, Barbara! You were an important friend and neighbor to my Mom. She held you very dear to her heart! That is a sweet ... Read more Thank you, Barbara! You were an important friend and... Read more

Jack Tooley

Although Nancy spent most of her life in California, she retained much of her New England past. A "proper" person, she always addressed me as Mr. Tooley when I saw her at the Los Altos Library. I responded by calling her Mrs. Burton though we were friends and neighbors for decades. She was dear to me and all who knew her.

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David Burton

Glenn Burton

Nance Burton

Kim McCully

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Glenn Burton

Thank you Mr. Tooley for your wonderful memory of my Mother. I know you and your wife were wonderful friends... Read more Thank you Mr. Tooley for your wonderful memory of my Mother. I know you and your wife were wonderful friends to my parents and... Read more Thank you Mr. Tooley for your wonderful memory of my... Read more

Lee Burton

Yes, thanks for the memory, Jack. We were all lucky to have neighbors like you. Yes, thanks for the memory, Jack. We were all lucky to have neighbors like you. Yes, thanks for the memory, Jack. We were all lucky... Read more

Nance Burton

Hi Jack Tooley! My Mom adored her job at the library and loved seeing so many of her MVP customers, like... Read more Hi Jack Tooley! My Mom adored her job at the library and loved seeing so many of her MVP customers, like yourself. She loved ... Read more Hi Jack Tooley! My Mom adored her job at the library... Read more

Kim McCully

I have to comment on this in full agreement. Nancy corrected me on a few occasions as well as told my Mom... Read more I have to comment on this in full agreement. Nancy corrected me on a few occasions as well as told my Mom when she saw me out... Read more I have to comment on this in full agreement. Nancy... Read more

Glenn Burton

My Mom at Camp Allegro

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David Burton

Nance Burton

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Ken Kingery

WOW! So beautiful!! WOW! So beautiful!! WOW! So beautiful!!

Scott Smith

1973

Grant School PTA cookbook.

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Glenn Burton

David Burton

Nance Burton

Kim McCully

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Glenn Burton

Scott, thanks for sharing this. Beware, our family may hit you up for copies of this cookbook! Scott, thanks for sharing this. Beware, our family may hit you up for copies of this cookbook! Scott, thanks for sharing this. Beware, our family ... Read more

Lee Burton

Thanks, Scott! Is this the “What’s Cooking at Grant?” cookbook? If so, we may still have a copy in the family... Read more Thanks, Scott! Is this the “What’s Cooking at Grant?” cookbook? If so, we may still have a copy in the family archives... Thanks, Scott! Is this the “What’s Cooking at Grant?”... Read more

Scott Smith

I grabbed my mom’s copy when they moved. I glance at it when microwaving a meal... I grabbed my mom’s copy when they moved. I glance at it when microwaving a meal... I grabbed my mom’s copy when they moved. I glance ... Read more

Nance Burton

Scott, I have a copy of the same "What's Cooking at Grant" cookbook, with the homemade wooden cover! Many... Read more Scott, I have a copy of the same "What's Cooking at Grant" cookbook, with the homemade wooden cover! Many of our mothers contributed... Read more Scott, I have a copy of the same "What's Cooking at... Read more

Kim McCully

Wow!!! I forgot about these cookbooks. I bet my Mom has one of these saved. Wow!!! I forgot about these cookbooks. I bet my Mom has one of these saved. Wow!!! I forgot about these cookbooks. I bet my Mom... Read more

Scott Smith

Your mom was always kind; always welcoming. Even in the midst of a bunch of kids screaming their heads off at birthday parties or scout meetings she met every challenge with ease.

She will be missed.

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Glenn Burton

David Burton

Nance Burton

Kim McCully

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Lee Burton

Thanks, Scott. We have some great memories from back then. Your dad did a great job as scoutmaster, too. ... Read more Thanks, Scott. We have some great memories from back then. Your dad did a great job as scoutmaster, too. Trying to remember, were... Read more Thanks, Scott. We have some great memories from back... Read more

Scott Smith

Yep, 428. I’m sure that the pack number has been retired and is now in the Cub Scout Hall of Fame. Yep, 428. I’m sure that the pack number has been retired and is now in the Cub Scout Hall of Fame. Yep, 428. I’m sure that the pack number has been retired... Read more

Lee Burton

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Ken Kingery

Nancy Burton was like a second mother to me. From the first time I visited the Burton family as a friend of Bob Burton in 1979, She was extremely welcoming to me. Ever since that time, I always look forward to spending a few minutes talking with her every time I visited their household. She was an amazing mother to her five children all of whom I consider friends of mine to this day. She was a beautiful spirit through and through and will be missed by everyone who knew her. May she rest in peace.

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Lee Burton

Glenn Burton

David Burton

Nance Burton

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Lee Burton

Thanks for posting some memories, Ken. Since we cannot hold an in-person memorial at this time, stories like... Read more Thanks for posting some memories, Ken. Since we cannot hold an in-person memorial at this time, stories like yours really help... Read more Thanks for posting some memories, Ken. Since we cannot... Read more

Glenn Burton

Thanks Ken. Always great to hear from the 5th Burton brother. Thanks Ken. Always great to hear from the 5th Burton brother. Thanks Ken. Always great to hear from the 5th Burton... Read more

Ken Kingery

Thanks Lee and Glenn! I miss you guys!! Thanks Lee and Glenn! I miss you guys!! Thanks Lee and Glenn! I miss you guys!!

David Burton

Ken you were like a 4th brother. Nancy always welcomed your company like family. Ken you were like a 4th brother. Nancy always welcomed your company like family. Ken you were like a 4th brother. Nancy always welcomed... Read more

Ken Kingery

Every thanksgiving and almost every Xmas for about 20 years in a row she welcomed me to the Burton family!... Read more Every thanksgiving and almost every Xmas for about 20 years in a row she welcomed me to the Burton family! Plus, dozens of other... Read more Every thanksgiving and almost every Xmas for about ... Read more

Lee Burton

1969, Los Altos, CA, USA

Nancy with her family in the early years.

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David Burton

Nance Burton

Kim McCully

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Ken Kingery

This is a fantastic picture from the really early days! This is a fantastic picture from the really early days! This is a fantastic picture from the really early days!... Read more

Kim McCully

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Virginia Greene

My heartfelt condolences go out to all five of you, children of my special friend Nancy.
We got acquainted through Foothills Church. I could make a log list of all the fun things we did together. She took me to my first bridge lesson, and we played "high level" tennis matches. Along with our husbands we would meet in Palm Springs for dinners, theater, and hikes at Joshua Tree.
She was so elegant, warm hearted and fun.
Your friend always,
Virginia Greene

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Lee Burton

David Burton

Nance Burton

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Lee Burton

Thank you so much, Virginia. I'm glad my mom and dad got to spend quality time with you doing what they loved.... Read more Thank you so much, Virginia. I'm glad my mom and dad got to spend quality time with you doing what they loved. Knowing that makes... Read more Thank you so much, Virginia. I'm glad my mom and dad... Read more

Nance Burton

Thanks Virginia! Mom always enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends. Sounds like you created some... Read more Thanks Virginia! Mom always enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends. Sounds like you created some great memories! I'm... Read more Thanks Virginia! Mom always enjoyed traveling and spending... Read more