Dec.
14, 1955 - Feb. 20,
2010
Crystal "Chris"
Marlene Burton, of
Esparto, passed away
Saturday, Feb. 20,
2010, at home. She
was born Dec. 14,
1955, in Woodland to
Richard and Betty
Bloom.
Chris, a lifelong
resident of the
Capay Valley, was a
loving and
supportive wife and
mother and kind
hearted friend.
Chris loved her
family and friends,
but was most proud
of the achievements
of her children,
Katie and Shane. She
could always been
seen on the
sidelines of a
football game or the
warm up ring at a
horse show, offering
an encouraging word
or her warm smile.
Chris' great
passion was her
horses Ð riding and
showing horses
throughout her life.
She enjoyed the time
she spent with her
horses and black
poodle Frankie, and
the many friends she
made around the show
ring. Chris proudly
displayed numerous
awards won
throughout the
years, not only by
herself, but by
Katie as well.
Chris loved to
travel, to Hawaii
especially, spending
many Thanksgivings
there with family
and friends. She
also enjoyed
spending time at the
coast or wine
tasting in Sonoma
and Napa countries.
Chris worked for
10 years as a
contract specialist
at UC Davis as well
as alongside her
husband, Ray, in
their own business,
Burton Construction.
They also raised
labrador retrievers,
generously gifting
many puppies to
friends and family
to enjoy as well.
Chris lived her
life with style and
grace and affected
everyone around her,
leaving a lasting
legacy for family
and friends.
Chris is survived
by her loving
husband of 36 years,
Ray Burton; parents,
Richard and Betty
Bloom; children,
Shane Burton and
Katie (Burton)
Nichols;
grandmother, Martha
Bloom; and siblings,
Mike Bloom and Erika
Levings.
A memorial
service is scheduled
for 11 a .m.,
Monday, March 1, at
the Burton
residence, 17801
CR-85C, Esparto. In
lieu of flowers, the
family requests that
donations be made to
Yolo Hospice, and
the
American Cancer
Society
. Arrangements are
with Wiscombe
Funeral Home.