Friday, May 25, 2012

Henry Herbert "Hank" Middleton


   Henry Herbert ( Hank ) Middleton died peacefully on May 23, 2012. Surrounded by his loving wife and Children.  Hank was born May 30, 1919 in Redlands CA to Henry and Mattye Middleton.  He Lived in Thermal, CA on a date farm until he entered the Navy during WW II in 1942.  After his Military Service, he moved to Los Angeles area until his
   Marriage to Matilda( Mat) Salvato in 1946.  In 1947 they moved to Walnut Creek, CA then to Angels Camp, CA in 1955.
   Hank & Mat, started Middletons's Furniture and Appliance in 1955. They opened the  first Shopping Center in Calaveras County in 1960, at it's present location in Angels Camp.   He was the first business to bring Television to Calaveras County.  
   Hank served as a Calaveras County Supervisor from 1972 -1974.  He was past president of the Angels Camp, Veterans Memorial Board ; he was a Mason for 55years.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Mat.  He has 6 children, George (Curley) Middleton  (Jeannie) of Altaville, CA ; Eileen Dawson ( John) of  Murphy's CA;  Joyce Middleton Deem ( David) of Fernley, NV; Richard ( Dick) Middleton ( Mary) of Stockton CA; Robert ( Bob) Middleton ( Susan) of Angels Camp CA; Richard Cathcart (Rosalind) of Altaville, CA.  Hank has 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren,  3 great great grandchildren. He is Survived by his sister Florence Milligan of Peoria, AZ.  Hank was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Mattye Middleton, and his brother Richard Middleton.
   Viewing will be from 1:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday May 29,2012 at Angels Memorial Chapel Angels Camp CA    Rosary will be Tuesday May 29, 2012 at 7:00pm at Angels Memorial Chapel.  The Funeral Service will be Wednesday May 30th  2012 at 11:00am  at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Angels Camp. Graveside will be at the Cathcolic Cemetery in Angels Camp.  Reception to following at St. Patrick's Hall.
   Donations to the Angels Camp Fire Department P.O. Box 667 Angels Camp CA 95222
Or a local charity of your choice.
    


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