Published in the Quincy, CA - Feather River Bulletin 2002-3-20 Wilmer "Willie" Sutton passed away March 20, 2002, at the Carson Valley Residential Care Center at the age of 97. He was born Feb. 26, 1905, in Douglas, Kan. Before moving to Carson Valley in June of 2001, Willie lived with Bob and Karyn Merriman in Chester for several years. Many will remember him as the sweet, white-haired man accompanying Bob and Karyn to breakfast or lunch at local eateries. Willie was a second dad to Bob and they had been best of friends for over 50 years. Willie moved to California with his parents and two brothers when he was 17 years old. He was a member of the Rotary Club in Tarzana where he had perfect attendance for 10 years. He was also a member of the Elks Club and was voted "Elk of the Year: in 1975. He also coached boys softball in Tarzana for 15 years. Willie loved to fish and hike around the woods. He moved to the residential care center in Gardnerville to be closer to his daughter. He is survived by his daughter, MaryAnn Richardson of Gardnerville, Nev., one granddaughter, one grandson and three great-granddaughters. Willie was a kind, gentle man and will be missed by all who knew him. -- Danny & Nancy Clemmer www.clemmer.org