Donna Louise Jenkins Barton
1926 - 2014
Early Life: Donna, the daughter of William Michael and Jenerva Jones Jenkins, was born January 7, 1926, in Nephi, Utah. She had a wonderful childhood growing up with ten brothers and sisters. She and her sisters always remained close and she missed them dearly as she was the last surviving member of her original family.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Donna met her eternal companion, Que D. Barton, at a café in Nephi where she was working. She graduated from Juab High School and one week later, married Que in the Manti Utah Temple on June 1, 1944. Que worked at Hill Air Force Base during World War II. Later, he was offered a position at the Provo City Electrical Department, which he accepted. They moved to Provo right after their marriage and have resided there ever since. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, Donna served in the Primary and Relief Society. She was a longtime member of the Edgemont 7th Ward, where she had many dear friends and neighbors. Her beautiful yard was enjoyed by many people as they drove by on Canyon Road. Donna had a real talent for growing flowers. She grew canna lilies from bulbs that she planted and dug up each year. She spent many hours doing genealogy and helping others with theirs. She compiled many scrapbooks of family histories and photos. She presented each of her children with a scrapbook of their life. She was an excellent quilt maker, completing many quilts that she shared with her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Donna Louise Jenkins Barton, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014, of complications from a fall. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was 88.
Survived By: Six of her nine children: Annette (Wayne) Hoaldridge, Keith (Kathy) Barton, Kaylene Casper Palfreyman, Gary (Debbie) Barton, Kimber (Cindi) Barton and Melanie Molina; 26 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren, with three on the way; and seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, June Bartholomew (lived at Cove Point with her) and Corinne Jenkins.
Preceded In Death By: Her parents; ten brothers and sisters; her loving husband, Que; three sons: Baby Barton, Q. LaMar and Brent L.; her grandson, Sky; and her sons-in-law, Terry Casper and Dave Palfreyman.
Published Obituary: The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 8 March 2014
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Edgemont 7th Ward Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Donna Louise Jenkins Barton
1926 - 2014
Early Life: Donna, the daughter of William Michael and Jenerva Jones Jenkins, was born January 7, 1926, in Nephi, Utah. She had a wonderful childhood growing up with ten brothers and sisters. She and her sisters always remained close and she missed them dearly as she was the last surviving member of her original family.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Donna met her eternal companion, Que D. Barton, at a café in Nephi where she was working. She graduated from Juab High School and one week later, married Que in the Manti Utah Temple on June 1, 1944. Que worked at Hill Air Force Base during World War II. Later, he was offered a position at the Provo City Electrical Department, which he accepted. They moved to Provo right after their marriage and have resided there ever since. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, Donna served in the Primary and Relief Society. She was a longtime member of the Edgemont 7th Ward, where she had many dear friends and neighbors. Her beautiful yard was enjoyed by many people as they drove by on Canyon Road. Donna had a real talent for growing flowers. She grew canna lilies from bulbs that she planted and dug up each year. She spent many hours doing genealogy and helping others with theirs. She compiled many scrapbooks of family histories and photos. She presented each of her children with a scrapbook of their life. She was an excellent quilt maker, completing many quilts that she shared with her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Donna Louise Jenkins Barton, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014, of complications from a fall. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was 88.
Survived By: Six of her nine children: Annette (Wayne) Hoaldridge, Keith (Kathy) Barton, Kaylene Casper Palfreyman, Gary (Debbie) Barton, Kimber (Cindi) Barton and Melanie Molina; 26 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren, with three on the way; and seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, June Bartholomew (lived at Cove Point with her) and Corinne Jenkins.
Preceded In Death By: Her parents; ten brothers and sisters; her loving husband, Que; three sons: Baby Barton, Q. LaMar and Brent L.; her grandson, Sky; and her sons-in-law, Terry Casper and Dave Palfreyman.
Published Obituary: The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 8 March 2014
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Edgemont 7th Ward Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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Interment 11 Mar 2014
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