Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Bruce Gatton BHS '71 Passed Away July 31, 2011

Email from Cathy Nicholls Coyle BHS '67 today - he was too young... praying for Greg and the family...



Hi Alan, Linda & Cathy: Just heard more sad news today when Greg Gatton, from our class ('67), called to inform us of his brother, Bruce Gatton's ('71) passing on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Bruce had been suffering for several years with pancreatic cancer.

John & I have known Bruce since he helped coach our youngest son on the Burbank High football team in the late '80's. Bruce was always the first one to help out no matter what was needed. He was a giant of a man and very intimidating in appearance, yet had a heart of gold. We will miss him dearly. He leaves behind his father; brother, Greg; and two sons, Mitchell and Paul.

Funeral Services:

Viewing:
Friday, August 5, 2011
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Forest Lawn Hollywood HIlls

Services:
Saturday, August 6, 2011
2:30 pm
Old North Church
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills

4 comments:

  1. Condolences to Greg and all of Bruce's family and friends.

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  2. Greg Gatton passed away on Tuesday.

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  3. Oh that is so tragic! I'm very sorry...

    Can you please send me more info that I can post?

    cathyjpalmer@yahoo.com

    Thank you,
    Cathy

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  4. We added a note for Greg here...
    http://bhsclass67.blogspot.com/2012/09/gregory-david-gatton-bhs-67-1949-2012.html

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