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▰ John Paul Paintner

Died May 02, … More Information
John Paul Paintner, born January 10, 1936 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 2, 2017 in Sacramento, California. John was 81.

▰ Helen Elizabeth Paintner

Died November 09, … More Information
Helen Elizabeth Paintner, of California, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 9, 2011. Helen was 70.
Obituary published: November 10, 2011 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Enid Grace Paintner

Died April 17, … More Information
Enid Grace Paintner, age 87 of San Mateo, California, went into the presence of the Lord on April 17, 1999.
Obituary published: April 18, 1999 in "SF Examiner"

▰ Enid Grace Paintner

Died April 18, … More Information
Enid Grace Paintner, age 87 of San Mateo, California, passed from this world into the next April 18, 1999.
Obituary published: April 19, 1999 in "SF Chronicle"

▰ Zella Mae Painter

Died September 13, … More Information
Zella Mae Painter, born April 8, 1921 went to be with the Lord on September 13, 1976 in Whittier, California. ZELLA was 55.

▰ Winnifred Painter

Died June 09, … More Information
Winnifred Painter, age 79 of Victorville, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 9, 2003.
Obituary published: June 10, 2003 in "Daily Press"

▰ Willie Katherine Painter

Died April 19, … More Information
Willie Katherine Painter passed away April 19, 1987 in Whittier, California.

▰ William Curtis Painter

Died April 06, … More Information
William Curtis Painter, of California, born in Cauckey, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest April 6, 2009. William was 73.
Obituary published: April 07, 2009 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Wesley Allan Painter

Died January 30, … More Information
On January 30, 2013, Wesley Allan Painter, 29 of California passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: January 31, 2013 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Virginia Eileen Painter

Died January 05, … More Information
Virginia Eileen Painter went into the presence of the Lord on January 5, 2017 in Visalia, California.

▰ Virgil Edgar Painter

Died October 23, … More Information
Virgil Edgar Painter, born October 27, 1921 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home October 23, 2014 in Citrus Heights, California. Virgil was 92. Tags: #Harry #First #Church #Corona #Mount #Memorial #Painter #Paragould #James #Mary #Great #Alaska #Goodhue #South #Shima #Okinawa #Japan #Navy #Christine #Anniversary #General #Ontario #Ocean #Huntington #Bellflower #Gardenia #Sacramento #Virgil #Gods #Sheffield #Central #Associations #Crunchy #Linda #Robert #Hazel #Williams #Citrus #Sharon #Canby #Lonnie #Sandy #Mariposa #Freda #Schmelzer #Skip #Jennifer #Poway #Sherry #Claiborne #Place #Sherman #Portland #Kristy #Griffith #Edward #Roseville #Clarissa #Leary #Adam #Adrian #Danny #Brian #Ashleigh #Matthew #Andrew #Eric #Jeffrey #Laurie #Jason #Paula #Heiken #Michael #Rossy #John #Jacob #Daniel #Kristina #Tabitha #Grove #Monica #Sarah #Richie #Joseph #Stephanie #Gonzalez #Benjamin #Zachary #Hannah #Sadie #Carter #Brooks #Hayley #Jesse #Austin #Fiona #Finn #David #Gerald #Bryce #Rebecca #Mateo #Hope #Kash #Crew #Lily #Mortuary #Sutter #Lava #Court #Suite #Bank #Family #Third #Staff #Hospice #Friends #Kristys #Fair
Obituary: Virgil Edgar Painter, born 27, passed away on 23, 2014, at home in Citrus Heights, CA.

Mount Vernon Memorial Park and Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, will be handling all funeral and interment arrangements. Visitation will be held at the mortuary on , 2, 2014, at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. service will be held in the same location on 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Reverend Harry Kries of First Baptist Church, of Corona, CA will officiate. Burial/Interment with military honors will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Park.

Virgil Painter was born in Paragould, AR to James Orin Painter and Mary Ann (Brown) Painter, 27, 1921. Virgils formal education was curtailed at an early age due to the demands of farming to help support the family during the Great Depression. Virgil joined the U.S. Navy in
1942 at the outbreak of WW II, where he served honorably. Virgil served in Alaska for several months, then served aboard the USS Goodhue, a converted merchant marine vessel used to transport troops to engagements in the South Pacific, including operations in Ie Shima and Okinawa. The USS Goodhue required refitting and repairs after being struck by dive bombers in the Okinawa operation. The USS Goodhue then served to transport POWs from Japan after the end of WW II. Virgil separated from the Navy in of 1945.

Virgil and Christine Elizabeth (Gomer) Painter (also of Paragould, AR) married on 23, 1944. His passing was on the 70th Anniversary of marriage to his beloved wife. It was his desire to keep his promise to her to reach that milestone.

Virgil worked many jobs over the years as a farmer, auto mechanic, janitor, finish carpenter, and others, in order to support his family. Concurrent with those occupations, he served as a minister and pastor in various churches from 1952 to , 2014. Churches for which he served as pastor were the General Baptist Church, Ontario, CA, Ocean View General Baptist Church of Huntington Beach, CA, General Baptist Church of Bellflower, CA, and from 1976 to 2014, the Gardenia Park General Baptist Church, Sacramento, CA. When asked about retirement, Virgil often replied that, Gods calling to the ministry is a life-long calling, and he felt it his duty to continue to deliver Gods promises until his last breath. He was an active, voting member of the Sheffield and the Central California Associations of General Baptists during his ministry in each region. He was also involved in various youth groups' activities with the churches, and co-coached the girls softball team, the Crunchy Carrots of Rio Linda, CA, and other teams from 1980 - 1983. He enjoyed playing music and singing, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Orin Painter; mother, Mary Ann (Brown) Painter; brother, Robert Lee Painter; and sister, Hazel Lucille (Painter) Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Christine Elizabeth (Gomer) Painter, Citrus Heights, CA, and children: James David Painter, and his wife Sharon, Canby, OR; Lonnie Wayne Painter, and his wife Sandy, Mariposa, CA; Freda Mae (Painter) Schmelzer, and her husband Skip, Canby, OR; Virgil Allen Painter, and his wife Jennifer, Poway, CA; Sherry Ann (Painter) Claiborne, Place, WA; Sherman Lee Painter, Portland, OR; Kristy (Painter) Griffith, and her husband Edward, Roseville, CA. Grandchildren: Clarissa (Painter) Leary and her husband, Adam; Adrian Painter; Danny Fortune; Brian Fortune and his wife, Ashleigh; Matthew Fortune; Andrew Fortune; Eric Painter; Jeffrey Schmelzer and his wife, Laurie; Jason Silvey and his wife, Paula; Ali (Schmelzer) Heiken and her husband, Brian; Michael Welch and his wife, Rossy; Robert Schmelzer; John Painter; Jacob Painter; Daniel Claiborne and his wife, Kristina; Tabitha (Claiborne) Grove and her husband, Jason; Monica Claiborne; Sarah (Griffith) Richie and her husband, Joseph; Stephanie (Griffith) Gonzalez and her husband, Benjamin; Zachary Griffith; Hannah Griffith. Great-grandchildren: Adam Leary, Danny Fortune, Sadie Fortune, Carter Fortune, Brooks Fortune, Hayley Silvey, Jesse Heiken, Austin Heiken, Fiona Schmelzer, Finn Schmelzer, David Welch, Gerald Welch, Bryce Welch, Rebecca Silvey, Mateo Silvey, Hope Claiborne, Kash Claiborne, Crew Claiborne, Lily Gonzalez.


Flowers may be sent to: Mount Vernon Memorial Park and Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sutter at , 3001 Lava Ridge Court, Suite 330, Roseville, CA 95661 or to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, 3333 Third Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817-2808. Condolences may be left in Virgil Painter's online guestbook at dignitymemorial.com

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to: Staff and volunteers of Sutter at Hospice, the Gardenia Park Church Family, and to Family and Friends who have provided support throughout Virgil's final days.

FINAL WORDS

The family would like to express undying gratitude to Kristy Griffith, the youngest sibling for her tireless efforts, and watchful eye in caring for Virgil and Christine over the past several years. Much of the elder care has been shouldered by Kristy and her family as they lived nearby. In addition to the care, we all know that Dad (and Mom) both took immeasurable joy from the comfort, company, and love of Kristys family for all these years.




under the direction of Mount Vernon Memorial Park and Mortuary, Fair Oaks, CA.

▰ Virgil Edgar Painter

Died October 23, … More Information
Virgil Edgar Painter, born October 27, 1921 entered Heaven's gates on October 23, 2014 in Fair Oaks, California. Virgil was 92.

▰ Virgil Edgar Painter

Died October 23, … More Information
Virgil Edgar Painter, born October 27, 1921 joined the Lord October 23, 2014 in Fair Oaks, California. Virgil was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Freda Schmelzer, Brenda Moore, Sherri Tibbett, Sandy Painter, Kristy Griffith, Jaynita Young, Carolyn Dady-mcmanus, Lonnie Painter, Martha &tim Richie, Carletta Steele, Bud And Dianna Miller, Eric Painter, Linda Swearington, Jim/eddi Marie Julian, Calvin, Patricia, Yoshiko, And Maxwell Perez-mason

▰ Viola Carpe''A Painter

Died December 12, … More Information
Viola Carpe''A Painter, born September 17, 1931 entered into eternal rest December 12, 2014 in California. Viola was 83. Tags: #Viola #Carpe #Painters #Glen #Memorial #Mortuary #Customer #Arranger #Department #Bonita #Life #Online
Obituary: Everyones life is the sum total of all of the people they have met, the things they have done, the places they have gone. Viola Carpeña Painter was no exception. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Viola will be remembered as an exceptional person. Viola Carpeña Painters services are under the direction of Glen Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary.
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▰ Viola Carpena Painter

Died December 12, … More Information
Viola Carpena Painter, born September 17, 1931 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 12, 2014 in Bonita, California. Viola was 83.

▰ Viola Carpeña Painter

Died December 12, … More Information
Viola Carpeña Painter, born September 17, 1931 entered into eternal rest December 12, 2014 in Bonita, California. Viola was 83.

▰ Verna Mae Painter

Died November 16, … More Information
Verna Mae Painter, age 72 of California, born in Nebraska, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 16, 1997.
Obituary published: November 17, 1997 in "Contra Costa"

▰ Troy Steven Painter

Died March 16, … More Information
Troy Steven Painter, 32, of Paso Robles, California departed this life March 16, 2000.
Obituary published: March 17, 2000 in "San Luis Obispo T"

▰ Troy George Painter

Died November 20, … More Information
Troy George Painter, 42, of Merced, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 20, 2008.
Obituary published: November 21, 2008 in "Merced Sun Star"

▰ Thomas Painter

Died June 07, … More Information
Thomas Painter, born January 25, 1945 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 7, 2016 in Dublin, California. Thomas was 71.

▰ Thelma May (Christenson) Painter

Died December 27, … More Information
On December 27, 2007, Thelma May (Christenson) Painter, 92, of Grass Valley, California left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: December 28, 2007 in "Grass Valley U"

▰ Sue Ellen (Koch) Painter

Died August 07, … More Information
Sue Ellen (Koch) Painter, of California, born in Rochester, New York, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2008. Sue was 52.
Obituary published: August 08, 2008 in "Union Dem"

▰ Sue Ellen (Koch) Painter

Died August 08, … More Information
Sue Ellen (Koch) Painter, of Sonora, California, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 8, 2008. Sue was 52.
Obituary published: August 09, 2008 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Steve Painter

Died September 15, … More Information
Steve Painter left this earth on September 15, 2008 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in California.
Obituary published: September 16, 2008 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Steve Painter

Died September 14, … More Information
Steve Painter passed away September 14, 2008 in California.
Obituary published: September 15, 2008 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Stephanie Lynn Painter

Died April 01, … More Information
Stephanie Lynn Painter went into the presence of the Lord on April 1, 1988 in Whittier, California.

▰ Stella Gertrude Painter

Died July 28, … More Information
Stella Gertrude Painter, born December 23, 1923 entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 28, 2016 in Oakley, California. Stella was 92.

▰ Stella Gertrude Painter

Died July 28, … More Information
Stella Gertrude Painter, born December 23, 1923 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 28, 2016 in Brentwood, California. Stella was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Debra Mccurtainmurry, Carolyn Hattam, Robin Crandell-o'driscoll, Brentwood Funeral Home, Cindy Foster, Ana Felipe, Vicki ( Smith ) Dicks

▰ Shirley Mae (Jorgensen) Painter

Died December 14, … More Information
Shirley Mae (Jorgensen) Painter, of California, born in Corvallis, Oregon, passed from this world into the next December 14, 1999. Shirley was 63.
Obituary published: December 15, 1999 in "Siskiyou D-N"

▰ Sarah Laurel Painter

Died February 24, … More Information
Sarah Laurel Painter, born December 1, 1909 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 24, 1969 in Whittier, California. SARAH was 59.

▰ Samuel Lorenza "Sam" Painter

Died September 30, … More Information
Samuel Lorenza "Sam" Painter, age 57 of Bakersfield, California, went to be with his Lord and Savior September 30, 2002.
Obituary published: October 01, 2002 in "Daily P-A (TN)"

▰ Ruth Francis Painter

Died December 20, … More Information
Ruth Francis Painter, a resident of California for decades, died December 20, 2002 in California at the age of 67.
Obituary published: December 21, 2002 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Ruth Frances "Ruthie" Painter

Died December 20, … More Information
Ruth Frances "Ruthie" Painter, age 67 of California, went into the presence of the Lord on December 20, 2002.
Obituary published: December 21, 2002 in "Times-Star"

▰ Rosalind (Reed)[Thomason] Painter

Died January 26, … More Information
Rosalind (Reed)[Thomason] Painter, age 95 of Clovis, California, entered eternal life January 26, 2000.
Obituary published: January 27, 2000 in "Merced Sun Star"

▰ Rolph Francis Painter

Died November 27, … More Information
Rolph Francis Painter, of Grass Valley, California, went into the presence of the Lord on November 27, 2000. Rolph was 84.
Obituary published: November 28, 2000 in "Grass Valley U"

▰ Roda C Painter

Died March 06, … More Information
Roda C Painter, born February 22, 1863 departed this life Sunday March 6, 1954 in Whittier, California. RODA was 91.

▰ Robert Norman "Backwoods Bob" Painter

Died May 25, … More Information
Robert Norman "Backwoods Bob" Painter, of California, born in Freemont Center, New York, passed away peacefully May 25, 2007. Robert was 85.
Obituary published: May 26, 2007 in "Daily Press"

▰ Robert Lee Painter

Died April 21, … More Information
Robert Lee Painter, age 69 of Ahwahnee, California, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2015.
Obituary published: April 22, 2015 in "Sierra Star"

▰ Robert Lee Painter

Died January 14, … More Information
Robert Lee Painter, born July 25, 1946 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 14, 1967 in Whittier, California. ROBERT was 20.

▰ Robert Wood Painter

Died May 04, … More Information
Robert Wood Painter, born April 1, 1928 entered eternal life May 4, 1974 in Whittier, California. ROBERT was 46.

▰ Robert Prince Painter

Died May 13, … More Information
Robert Prince Painter, born October 6, 1910 departed this life Sunday May 13, 1967 in Whittier, California. ROBERT was 56.

▰ Robert Painter

Died November 03, … More Information
Robert Painter, age 62 of Modesto, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 3, 2000.
Obituary published: November 04, 2000 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Richard "Dick" Painter

Died March 22, … More Information
Richard "Dick" Painter, of California, went into the presence of the Lord on March 22, 2013. Richard was 71.
Obituary published: March 23, 2013 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Peter Clarke Painter, Sr

Died June 19, … More Information
Peter Clarke Painter, Sr , born October 22, 1925 entered eternal life June 19, 2016 in Fresno, California. Peter was 90.

▰ Orville "Sonny" Painter

Died January 03, … More Information
Orville "Sonny" Painter, age 58 of California, born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, departed this life Sunday January 3, 2004.
Obituary published: January 04, 2004 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Norma Leona Painter

Died March 18, … More Information
Norma Leona Painter, age 81 of California, born in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully March 18, 2009.
Obituary published: March 19, 2009 in "SF Chronicle"

▰ Norma June Painter

Died November 01, … More Information
Norma June Painter, born January 30, 1924 passed from this life on November 1, 1975 in Whittier, California. NORMA was 51.

▰ Nellie G Painter

Died September 29, … More Information
Nellie G Painter, born October 31, 1932 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her September 29, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. Nellie was 80.

▰ Nellie G Painter

Died September 29, … More Information
Nellie G Painter, born October 31, 1932 died September 29, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. Nellie was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Clifford M. Hicks

▰ Monica R (Yoswick) Painter

Died March 19, … More Information
Monica R (Yoswick) Painter, age 70 of Irvine, California, passed from this life on March 19, 2001.
Obituary published: March 20, 2001 in "OCR"
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