Garland Douglas Kinser's Obituary
KINSER, GARLAND DOUGLAS Passed away in Sacramento September 8, 2002. Age 86 years. Born November 17, 1915 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A resident of Sacramento for 79 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Verma La Von Kinser. Also survived by two sisters, Olla Belle Luther and Pat Schilling, and one brother, Lonnie Earl. Mr. Kinser worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as a welder, retiring after 34 years of service. Mr. Kinser was a 50 year member of Bay Cities Lodge #337 F&AM, Roseville Chapter #146 Royal Arch Masons, Member of Ben Ali Temple, Past Grand Patron, Order of Amaranth, Past Patron of Temple Chapter #513 Order of Eastern Star, and a member to the 1st Christian Church. Friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday, September 12, 2002 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. The Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. at SUNSET LAWN CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacramento (922-5833). Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento CA 95817.
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