Fred D. Barton, 89, of Clinton, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016 at 6:15 AM, within 11 weeks of his sweetheart Izzy’s passing on February 12th. After Dad provided Mom’s care for many years, the family was then fortunate to care for Dad until it was his turn. He left us, quietly, and with dignity. He still had good humor until the end, passing while resting peacefully at his home with family nearby and after a mercifully short period of decline.
He was born November 21, 1926, in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of four children of Frank Melvin Barton and Susan Vera Chidester Barton. Fred (sometimes known as “Freddy” or even “Ferdie” by his family and friends) was raised in Southern California’s Huntington Beach, Glendale, North Hollywood, and Studio City.
Fred graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy, along with 80% of his graduating class, shortly before turning 18. He was inducted in November of that year and served aboard the USS Sarasota in the Pacific Theatre and North China Sea until being honorably discharged after the end of WW II on August 20, 1946 at the rank of Yeoman 3rd Class.
He then accepted a mission call as the first missionary from his newly formed North Hollywood Ward and served in the New England Mission whose mission president was S. Dilworth Young reporting on May 19, 1947. He was honorably released on May 31, 1949.
Fred and ‘Izzy’ met shortly after Dad’s return home from his mission. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1951. After raising their seven children in Canoga Park and Newbury Park, California, Dad moved to Clinton, Utah in 2003 to be with Mom and near family.
Fred is survived by two brothers: Keith Frank Barton and Harmon Bruce Barton; seven children: Linda (Monty) Ellison, Dan (Janet), Patrice (Roderick) Hunt, John, Steve, Matthew (Nancy), and Dawn; 27 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Fred led a full, rich, long, and rewarding life. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served many years in many different callings including counselor in five bishoprics and High Counselor on five High Councils. He also served as an instructor in the young men’s priesthood organization. He also supported his wife’s church service.
While fulfilling these religious callings, he worked full time as a General Contractor to support his family until he retired in 2011 after suffering a stroke.
Fred had a particular artistic talent in sketching and painting leaving behind many of his works most frequently portraits of members of his family. He was so talented artistically that, in military service, he was asked to participate in sketching 3 alternative landing plans for a Marine landing in the Japanese Islands that, subsequently, he was greatly relieved never had to be undertaken. And, in civilian life, he was offered the opportunity to work as an apprentice cartoonist for Walt Disney Studios. In later years, he even applied his artistic talent to the creation of very realistic, hand-made decorative stonework that was ahead of its time.
In addition, his interests in family, church, missionary work, Navy/military, knew almost no bounds. Service to others was the common theme.
To say he will be missed, is inadequate. All who knew him were better for it, and, now suffer a loss in his passing. But, it is time for his next estate, and, for others to carry on the legacy he left behind.
Fred is preceded in passing by his parents, one sibling, one child, and one grandson: Frank Melvin Barton, Susan Vera Chidester Barton, Lynn Paul (Barton), Christine Barton (stillborn), and Denzel Hunt, respectively.
Those of us remaining now imagine Dad and Mom enjoying our shared belief of their warm reunion with each other, and many other loved ones who preceded them, but, most especially, Dad’s reunion with his own beloved Mother and Father.
We look forward to the day of our own reunion with our beloved father, brother, and best friend, in the not-too-distant future.
Until that day, he, himself, gave perhaps the most fitting parting words as he penned a new ending to a famous, though somewhat melancholy poem some years ago:
"I've always enjoyed this poem by Eugene Field [“Little Boy Blue”], however it has also seemed to leave me with a feeling of frustration. With our knowledge of the gospel and our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation for his children I have written what I feel is a more fitting close to this particular poem." (Fred D. Barton)
"I'll tell what's become of our Little Boy Blue since he answered the angel’s song.
He stands today in that hallowed realm where those who are righteous belong.
He listens to truths from the servants of God and longs for that glorious day when all shall arise with bodies alive and eternity pointing the way.
His toys will remain where he placed them with care. The dust on his chair remains too, but Little Boy Blue moves on in his life, still keeping us each in his view.
So let us not grieve in his absence from us, but rather rejoice in his love, and look for that day when we'll join him again in our Father's kingdom above."
A memorial service will be held, Monday, May 2nd , 2016 at 11 AM at the Clinton 10th Ward Chapel (702 West 1300 North, Clinton, UT), with a viewing held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM the same day. Interment, Lindquist Memorial Park in Layton (1867 N Fairfield Road, Layton, UT).
He was born November 21, 1926, in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of four children of Frank Melvin Barton and Susan Vera Chidester Barton. Fred (sometimes known as “Freddy” or even “Ferdie” by his family and friends) was raised in Southern California’s Huntington Beach, Glendale, North Hollywood, and Studio City.
Fred graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy, along with 80% of his graduating class, shortly before turning 18. He was inducted in November of that year and served aboard the USS Sarasota in the Pacific Theatre and North China Sea until being honorably discharged after the end of WW II on August 20, 1946 at the rank of Yeoman 3rd Class.
He then accepted a mission call as the first missionary from his newly formed North Hollywood Ward and served in the New England Mission whose mission president was S. Dilworth Young reporting on May 19, 1947. He was honorably released on May 31, 1949.
Fred and ‘Izzy’ met shortly after Dad’s return home from his mission. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1951. After raising their seven children in Canoga Park and Newbury Park, California, Dad moved to Clinton, Utah in 2003 to be with Mom and near family.
Fred is survived by two brothers: Keith Frank Barton and Harmon Bruce Barton; seven children: Linda (Monty) Ellison, Dan (Janet), Patrice (Roderick) Hunt, John, Steve, Matthew (Nancy), and Dawn; 27 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Fred led a full, rich, long, and rewarding life. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served many years in many different callings including counselor in five bishoprics and High Counselor on five High Councils. He also served as an instructor in the young men’s priesthood organization. He also supported his wife’s church service.
While fulfilling these religious callings, he worked full time as a General Contractor to support his family until he retired in 2011 after suffering a stroke.
Fred had a particular artistic talent in sketching and painting leaving behind many of his works most frequently portraits of members of his family. He was so talented artistically that, in military service, he was asked to participate in sketching 3 alternative landing plans for a Marine landing in the Japanese Islands that, subsequently, he was greatly relieved never had to be undertaken. And, in civilian life, he was offered the opportunity to work as an apprentice cartoonist for Walt Disney Studios. In later years, he even applied his artistic talent to the creation of very realistic, hand-made decorative stonework that was ahead of its time.
In addition, his interests in family, church, missionary work, Navy/military, knew almost no bounds. Service to others was the common theme.
To say he will be missed, is inadequate. All who knew him were better for it, and, now suffer a loss in his passing. But, it is time for his next estate, and, for others to carry on the legacy he left behind.
Fred is preceded in passing by his parents, one sibling, one child, and one grandson: Frank Melvin Barton, Susan Vera Chidester Barton, Lynn Paul (Barton), Christine Barton (stillborn), and Denzel Hunt, respectively.
Those of us remaining now imagine Dad and Mom enjoying our shared belief of their warm reunion with each other, and many other loved ones who preceded them, but, most especially, Dad’s reunion with his own beloved Mother and Father.
We look forward to the day of our own reunion with our beloved father, brother, and best friend, in the not-too-distant future.
Until that day, he, himself, gave perhaps the most fitting parting words as he penned a new ending to a famous, though somewhat melancholy poem some years ago:
"I've always enjoyed this poem by Eugene Field [“Little Boy Blue”], however it has also seemed to leave me with a feeling of frustration. With our knowledge of the gospel and our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation for his children I have written what I feel is a more fitting close to this particular poem." (Fred D. Barton)
"I'll tell what's become of our Little Boy Blue since he answered the angel’s song.
He stands today in that hallowed realm where those who are righteous belong.
He listens to truths from the servants of God and longs for that glorious day when all shall arise with bodies alive and eternity pointing the way.
His toys will remain where he placed them with care. The dust on his chair remains too, but Little Boy Blue moves on in his life, still keeping us each in his view.
So let us not grieve in his absence from us, but rather rejoice in his love, and look for that day when we'll join him again in our Father's kingdom above."
A memorial service will be held, Monday, May 2nd , 2016 at 11 AM at the Clinton 10th Ward Chapel (702 West 1300 North, Clinton, UT), with a viewing held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM the same day. Interment, Lindquist Memorial Park in Layton (1867 N Fairfield Road, Layton, UT).
Fred D. Barton, 89, of Clinton, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016 at 6:15 AM, within 11 weeks of his sweetheart Izzy’s passing on February 12th. After Dad provided Mom’s care for many years, the family was then fortunate to care for Dad until it was his turn. He left us, quietly, and with dignity. He still had good humor until the end, passing while resting peacefully at his home with family nearby and after a mercifully short period of decline.
He was born November 21, 1926, in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of four children of Frank Melvin Barton and Susan Vera Chidester Barton. Fred (sometimes known as “Freddy” or even “Ferdie” by his family and friends) was raised in Southern California’s Huntington Beach, Glendale, North Hollywood, and Studio City.
Fred graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy, along with 80% of his graduating class, shortly before turning 18. He was inducted in November of that year and served aboard the USS Sarasota in the Pacific Theatre and North China Sea until being honorably discharged after the end of WW II on August 20, 1946 at the rank of Yeoman 3rd Class.
He then accepted a mission call as the first missionary from his newly formed North Hollywood Ward and served in the New England Mission whose mission president was S. Dilworth Young reporting on May 19, 1947. He was honorably released on May 31, 1949.
Fred and ‘Izzy’ met shortly after Dad’s return home from his mission. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1951. After raising their seven children in Canoga Park and Newbury Park, California, Dad moved to Clinton, Utah in 2003 to be with Mom and near family.
Fred is survived by two brothers: Keith Frank Barton and Harmon Bruce Barton; seven children: Linda (Monty) Ellison, Dan (Janet), Patrice (Roderick) Hunt, John, Steve, Matthew (Nancy), and Dawn; 27 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Fred led a full, rich, long, and rewarding life. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served many years in many different callings including counselor in five bishoprics and High Counselor on five High Councils. He also served as an instructor in the young men’s priesthood organization. He also supported his wife’s church service.
While fulfilling these religious callings, he worked full time as a General Contractor to support his family until he retired in 2011 after suffering a stroke.
Fred had a particular artistic talent in sketching and painting leaving behind many of his works most frequently portraits of members of his family. He was so talented artistically that, in military service, he was asked to participate in sketching 3 alternative landing plans for a Marine landing in the Japanese Islands that, subsequently, he was greatly relieved never had to be undertaken. And, in civilian life, he was offered the opportunity to work as an apprentice cartoonist for Walt Disney Studios. In later years, he even applied his artistic talent to the creation of very realistic, hand-made decorative stonework that was ahead of its time.
In addition, his interests in family, church, missionary work, Navy/military, knew almost no bounds. Service to others was the common theme.
To say he will be missed, is inadequate. All who knew him were better for it, and, now suffer a loss in his passing. But, it is time for his next estate, and, for others to carry on the legacy he left behind.
Fred is preceded in passing by his parents, one sibling, one child, and one grandson: Frank Melvin Barton, Susan Vera Chidester Barton, Lynn Paul (Barton), Christine Barton (stillborn), and Denzel Hunt, respectively.
Those of us remaining now imagine Dad and Mom enjoying our shared belief of their warm reunion with each other, and many other loved ones who preceded them, but, most especially, Dad’s reunion with his own beloved Mother and Father.
We look forward to the day of our own reunion with our beloved father, brother, and best friend, in the not-too-distant future.
Until that day, he, himself, gave perhaps the most fitting parting words as he penned a new ending to a famous, though somewhat melancholy poem some years ago:
"I've always enjoyed this poem by Eugene Field [“Little Boy Blue”], however it has also seemed to leave me with a feeling of frustration. With our knowledge of the gospel and our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation for his children I have written what I feel is a more fitting close to this particular poem." (Fred D. Barton)
"I'll tell what's become of our Little Boy Blue since he answered the angel’s song.
He stands today in that hallowed realm where those who are righteous belong.
He listens to truths from the servants of God and longs for that glorious day when all shall arise with bodies alive and eternity pointing the way.
His toys will remain where he placed them with care. The dust on his chair remains too, but Little Boy Blue moves on in his life, still keeping us each in his view.
So let us not grieve in his absence from us, but rather rejoice in his love, and look for that day when we'll join him again in our Father's kingdom above."
A memorial service will be held, Monday, May 2nd , 2016 at 11 AM at the Clinton 10th Ward Chapel (702 West 1300 North, Clinton, UT), with a viewing held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM the same day. Interment, Lindquist Memorial Park in Layton (1867 N Fairfield Road, Layton, UT).
He was born November 21, 1926, in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of four children of Frank Melvin Barton and Susan Vera Chidester Barton. Fred (sometimes known as “Freddy” or even “Ferdie” by his family and friends) was raised in Southern California’s Huntington Beach, Glendale, North Hollywood, and Studio City.
Fred graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy, along with 80% of his graduating class, shortly before turning 18. He was inducted in November of that year and served aboard the USS Sarasota in the Pacific Theatre and North China Sea until being honorably discharged after the end of WW II on August 20, 1946 at the rank of Yeoman 3rd Class.
He then accepted a mission call as the first missionary from his newly formed North Hollywood Ward and served in the New England Mission whose mission president was S. Dilworth Young reporting on May 19, 1947. He was honorably released on May 31, 1949.
Fred and ‘Izzy’ met shortly after Dad’s return home from his mission. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1951. After raising their seven children in Canoga Park and Newbury Park, California, Dad moved to Clinton, Utah in 2003 to be with Mom and near family.
Fred is survived by two brothers: Keith Frank Barton and Harmon Bruce Barton; seven children: Linda (Monty) Ellison, Dan (Janet), Patrice (Roderick) Hunt, John, Steve, Matthew (Nancy), and Dawn; 27 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Fred led a full, rich, long, and rewarding life. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served many years in many different callings including counselor in five bishoprics and High Counselor on five High Councils. He also served as an instructor in the young men’s priesthood organization. He also supported his wife’s church service.
While fulfilling these religious callings, he worked full time as a General Contractor to support his family until he retired in 2011 after suffering a stroke.
Fred had a particular artistic talent in sketching and painting leaving behind many of his works most frequently portraits of members of his family. He was so talented artistically that, in military service, he was asked to participate in sketching 3 alternative landing plans for a Marine landing in the Japanese Islands that, subsequently, he was greatly relieved never had to be undertaken. And, in civilian life, he was offered the opportunity to work as an apprentice cartoonist for Walt Disney Studios. In later years, he even applied his artistic talent to the creation of very realistic, hand-made decorative stonework that was ahead of its time.
In addition, his interests in family, church, missionary work, Navy/military, knew almost no bounds. Service to others was the common theme.
To say he will be missed, is inadequate. All who knew him were better for it, and, now suffer a loss in his passing. But, it is time for his next estate, and, for others to carry on the legacy he left behind.
Fred is preceded in passing by his parents, one sibling, one child, and one grandson: Frank Melvin Barton, Susan Vera Chidester Barton, Lynn Paul (Barton), Christine Barton (stillborn), and Denzel Hunt, respectively.
Those of us remaining now imagine Dad and Mom enjoying our shared belief of their warm reunion with each other, and many other loved ones who preceded them, but, most especially, Dad’s reunion with his own beloved Mother and Father.
We look forward to the day of our own reunion with our beloved father, brother, and best friend, in the not-too-distant future.
Until that day, he, himself, gave perhaps the most fitting parting words as he penned a new ending to a famous, though somewhat melancholy poem some years ago:
"I've always enjoyed this poem by Eugene Field [“Little Boy Blue”], however it has also seemed to leave me with a feeling of frustration. With our knowledge of the gospel and our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation for his children I have written what I feel is a more fitting close to this particular poem." (Fred D. Barton)
"I'll tell what's become of our Little Boy Blue since he answered the angel’s song.
He stands today in that hallowed realm where those who are righteous belong.
He listens to truths from the servants of God and longs for that glorious day when all shall arise with bodies alive and eternity pointing the way.
His toys will remain where he placed them with care. The dust on his chair remains too, but Little Boy Blue moves on in his life, still keeping us each in his view.
So let us not grieve in his absence from us, but rather rejoice in his love, and look for that day when we'll join him again in our Father's kingdom above."
A memorial service will be held, Monday, May 2nd , 2016 at 11 AM at the Clinton 10th Ward Chapel (702 West 1300 North, Clinton, UT), with a viewing held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM the same day. Interment, Lindquist Memorial Park in Layton (1867 N Fairfield Road, Layton, UT).
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