Gordon W. Barton, 68, of Arlington, Texas and formerly of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at his home in Arlington, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Eau Claire on February 9, 1935, the son of William and Margaret (Nichols) Barton. Gordon graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1954.\r\nGordon married Margaret A. Stelter in Eau Claire on January 26, 1963.\r\nHe served with the 310th Armament and Electronics Maintenance Squad of the US Air Force for nine years. Gordon was a retired electronics manager and former owner of Southtronics of Texas.\r\nHe was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Arlington.\r\nGordon always had a special place in his heart for all of the neighborhood children and his long-lived pets. He was an avid Fisherman.\r\nSurvivors include his wife of 40 years, Margaret of Arlington; his mother, Margaret of Eau Claire; brother, Ronald (Dorothy) of Burnsville, MN; two sisters, Peggy (Lee) Bitzer of Eau Claire and Joyce (Don) Boese of Wasilla, AK; and many nieces and nephews.\r\nHe was preceded in death by his father.\r\nMemorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor David J. Irgens officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery where VFW Post #305 will conduct military rites. Family and friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at church. Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family.

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