Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Orton , Thomas Henry August 24, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Orton, Thomas Henry     
1936 - 2005 
 
Thomas Henry Orton 
Jan. 3, 1936 - Aug. 24, 2005 

Viewing will be held Monday, August 29, 2005 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. 
at Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 
30, 2005, 9:00 a.m., at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Park. Pastor David T. 
Goh, Senior Pastor of Bakersfield Community Church will officiate. Tommy was 
born in Missouri, and he passed away on August 24, 2005 in Bakersfield, 
California. Tommy retired from Frito Lay after 20 years of service as a route 
salesman. His outgoing personality endeared him to many. Tommy was a member of 
Bakersfield Community Church over 30 years, having a loving relationship with 
founding Pastor, Harry Goh, Senior Pastor, David Goh, and Pastors Pep Robey, 
and Rob Allison. He had a close relationship with the Elders and church family 
of Bakersfield Community Church. Tommy was an avid golfer. He had two long-
time friends and golfing buddies: Max Cross and Gerald McGuire. Survivors 
include his wife, of almost 50 years, Pauline Orton; his son, Kevin Orton, 
wife, Vickie, their son, Jonathon, his children, Crysta-Rain and Galleon Orton 
and their mother, Tara; Kevins daughter, Elizabeth Orton, husband, Carl, and 
their children Dempsey and Jory Duvall; son, Keith Orton, his wife Beth, and 
their children, Rick, Nick and Hillary Orton; daughter, Karen Hook, her 
husband, Timothy and their children Samuel and Josiah Hook; special sister-in-
law, Sharon Crider, her daughter Melissa, and her granddaughter to-be Micaela; 
three brothers-in-law, Veachel Geer, always helpful, Raymond Geer, generous 
heart, J.D. Geer, a good friend. Many nephews including Johnny Geer, Patrick 
Geer, Launie, Lynie and Devin Geer, numerous other nephews, nieces, great-
nephews, and great-nieces; a special niece-in-law, Susan Biggs, her seven 
children, including Candy and Tenille (Geer). The joy of Tommys life was his 
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a great father and a 
wonderful Pa. The family thanks Dr. Bhambi, Dr. Bhardwaj, and Dr. Purewal and 
the Bakersfield Heart Hospital for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, 
donations may be made to the Harvest House building fund in care of BCC 
Church, 2010 O Street, 93301. 

Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara Funeral Directors 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/28/2005.  


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