Sutter County Obituaries George R. Downing Submitted by April Hennes 1 Feb 2008 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://calarchives4u.com/ These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. All persons donating to this site retain the rights to their own work. Appeal Democrat, March 20, 1970, Friday, Pg 20 George R. Downing Downing – George Robert Downing, 62, of Sutter, died at his home yesterday morning following a short illness. A native of Indiana, he had lived in the area for the past 10 years. An iron worker, he lived at the corner of Washington and Maple Streets in Sutter. Downing was a member of Iron Workers Local 118 of Sacramento. Survivors include his wife, Trena; two sons, James A Downing of Indiana and Robert M. Downing of Houston, Tx.; three brothers, William Downing of Walnut Creek, Woodrow Downing of Placerville, Paul Downing of New Mexico; a sister, Eleanor Carter of Fresno; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at Ullrey Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Sutter Cemetery