Arlene Rasmussen Barton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Draper, Utah. Arlene was born June 2, 1933, in Ferron, Emery County, Utah to Rasmus Charles Rasmussen and Alverda Huntsman Rasmussen. She married Dean Barton on July 22, 1952, in the Manti Temple.
Arlene attended Utah State University and got married to her best friend, who served in the United States Air Force. They moved a lot as part of his duties. She loved moving to new locations as she considered them new adventures. She loved travel and loved everything about her life. She was always positive and loved serving others. She especially loved being a mom to four children. She was active in genealogy. She served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including in Young Women leadership positions, Relief Society president, and loved being a ministering sister. She looked for the best in others and cheered them on. She found joy in the journey. She felt that life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. She had a sincere interest in people and was loved by many.
She is preceded in death by her forever sweetheart husband, Dean Barton, her son, Stuart Barton and her daughter, Sharon Barton. Arlene is survived by her children Sue Barton Leavitt, and Douglas Barton (Shari), and her daughter-in-law Darla, her 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Her life was centered around her family. She loved the oceans, mountains, and everything in between.
Services will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 12:00pm, with a viewing from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Draper 2nd Ward Chapel, 1617 East 12700 South, Draper, Utah 84020. To watch the services online or to share a favorite memory of Arlene with her family, please visit larkincares.com. Interment will be at the Ferron City Cemetery on Wednesday at 12:00 noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to your local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Missionary Fund. The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to the members of the Draper 2nd Ward and the Rocky Mountain Rehab Center in Riverton.
Published by Deseret News from Apr. 21 to Apr. 26, 2022.
Arlene attended Utah State University and got married to her best friend, who served in the United States Air Force. They moved a lot as part of his duties. She loved moving to new locations as she considered them new adventures. She loved travel and loved everything about her life. She was always positive and loved serving others. She especially loved being a mom to four children. She was active in genealogy. She served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including in Young Women leadership positions, Relief Society president, and loved being a ministering sister. She looked for the best in others and cheered them on. She found joy in the journey. She felt that life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. She had a sincere interest in people and was loved by many.
She is preceded in death by her forever sweetheart husband, Dean Barton, her son, Stuart Barton and her daughter, Sharon Barton. Arlene is survived by her children Sue Barton Leavitt, and Douglas Barton (Shari), and her daughter-in-law Darla, her 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Her life was centered around her family. She loved the oceans, mountains, and everything in between.
Services will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 12:00pm, with a viewing from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Draper 2nd Ward Chapel, 1617 East 12700 South, Draper, Utah 84020. To watch the services online or to share a favorite memory of Arlene with her family, please visit larkincares.com. Interment will be at the Ferron City Cemetery on Wednesday at 12:00 noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to your local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Missionary Fund. The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to the members of the Draper 2nd Ward and the Rocky Mountain Rehab Center in Riverton.
Published by Deseret News from Apr. 21 to Apr. 26, 2022.
Arlene Rasmussen Barton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Draper, Utah. Arlene was born June 2, 1933, in Ferron, Emery County, Utah to Rasmus Charles Rasmussen and Alverda Huntsman Rasmussen. She married Dean Barton on July 22, 1952, in the Manti Temple.
Arlene attended Utah State University and got married to her best friend, who served in the United States Air Force. They moved a lot as part of his duties. She loved moving to new locations as she considered them new adventures. She loved travel and loved everything about her life. She was always positive and loved serving others. She especially loved being a mom to four children. She was active in genealogy. She served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including in Young Women leadership positions, Relief Society president, and loved being a ministering sister. She looked for the best in others and cheered them on. She found joy in the journey. She felt that life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. She had a sincere interest in people and was loved by many.
She is preceded in death by her forever sweetheart husband, Dean Barton, her son, Stuart Barton and her daughter, Sharon Barton. Arlene is survived by her children Sue Barton Leavitt, and Douglas Barton (Shari), and her daughter-in-law Darla, her 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Her life was centered around her family. She loved the oceans, mountains, and everything in between.
Services will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 12:00pm, with a viewing from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Draper 2nd Ward Chapel, 1617 East 12700 South, Draper, Utah 84020. To watch the services online or to share a favorite memory of Arlene with her family, please visit larkincares.com. Interment will be at the Ferron City Cemetery on Wednesday at 12:00 noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to your local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Missionary Fund. The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to the members of the Draper 2nd Ward and the Rocky Mountain Rehab Center in Riverton.
Published by Deseret News from Apr. 21 to Apr. 26, 2022.
Arlene attended Utah State University and got married to her best friend, who served in the United States Air Force. They moved a lot as part of his duties. She loved moving to new locations as she considered them new adventures. She loved travel and loved everything about her life. She was always positive and loved serving others. She especially loved being a mom to four children. She was active in genealogy. She served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including in Young Women leadership positions, Relief Society president, and loved being a ministering sister. She looked for the best in others and cheered them on. She found joy in the journey. She felt that life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. She had a sincere interest in people and was loved by many.
She is preceded in death by her forever sweetheart husband, Dean Barton, her son, Stuart Barton and her daughter, Sharon Barton. Arlene is survived by her children Sue Barton Leavitt, and Douglas Barton (Shari), and her daughter-in-law Darla, her 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Her life was centered around her family. She loved the oceans, mountains, and everything in between.
Services will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 12:00pm, with a viewing from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Draper 2nd Ward Chapel, 1617 East 12700 South, Draper, Utah 84020. To watch the services online or to share a favorite memory of Arlene with her family, please visit larkincares.com. Interment will be at the Ferron City Cemetery on Wednesday at 12:00 noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to your local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Missionary Fund. The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to the members of the Draper 2nd Ward and the Rocky Mountain Rehab Center in Riverton.
Published by Deseret News from Apr. 21 to Apr. 26, 2022.
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