Dr. David Barton
Obituary
Dr. David Barton, a long time Gilroy resident, passed away from natural causes during his 100th year. He joined his loving wife Lilias who preceded him in death, also from natural causes, by twenty-three days. This devoted couple, married seventy-five years, moved to Gilroy in 1959, leaving in 2017 to be closer to their children in Santa Rosa, CA.
Dr. Barton was a Gilroy fixture, delivering babies, doing rounds at nursing homes and hospitals, making numerous house-calls in the early days and even a turn as on-call doctor for Gilroy High football games. Devoted to his profession he continued to practice medicine well into his late 80's.
An avid bike rider, snow skier and tennis player, wonderful husband, and father, he is survived by four children, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. His wit, charm and caring nature will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · February 10, 2021