Jeannine T. Sutton, 83, was born to Roland Tixier and his wife on January 1, 1932 in Paris, France. She attended Simpson University. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. She had worked as a sales clerk, cook, teacher's assistant for Shasta Union High School District, and teacher at Enterprise High School.
She worked as a secretary for the U.S. Army in Europe during the Korean War. It was then that she met her future groom, John L. Sutton. The two were married on September 22, 1951 and he was discharged from the Army in 1952. John went to work for Cal Trans, working all over California.
While living in San Francisco, John and Jeannine started their family. The eldest son, Patrick was born in 1952. Their second son, Bruce came in 1955. In the early 60's the family moved up to the Redding area where Jeannine gave birth to their youngest son, Peter.
In her free time and after she retired, Jeannine enjoyed traveling, bingo and knitting. Her love and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Jeannine is survived by her sons Patrick L. Sutton and his wife Darlene, Bruce Sutton and his wife Cathie, Peter D. Sutton and his wife Sherry; granddaughter Rachel Ray and her children Jessica, Brittney, Jared and Zach; grandson Justin Sutton; granddaughter Leah Nichols her husband David and her children Brea, Noah, Brandon and Sophia; grandson Christopher Sutton his wife Rebbeca and their children Evie Mae and Christopher Scott; granddaughter Malaya Baldock her husband Ira and their children Gabriel and Nathaniel.
She was preceded in death by her parents Roland Tixier and Gilberte Petitperrin; and her husband John L. Sutton. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements are in the care of Lawncrest Chapel (530-222-1587).
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