Jack Burton

Jack Burton

Jack Burton, 93, much loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend returned to his Father in Heaven on October 16, 2011, at his home in Bountiful, Utah. Jack was born August 18, 1918, son of Robert E. and Hazel L. Lythgoe Burton. He grew up in Layton, Utah, and graduated from Davis High School.

In early 1940 Jack left home to serve an LDS mission in Argentina. He loved the people of Argentina. He entered full-time service in the US Army in 1943 and served his country in Great Britain and Europe until the end of the war. He met the love of his life, Noreen Christensen, and they married on September 5, 1947, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Jack and Noreen moved to Bountiful, Utah, in 1953 and to their current residence in 1956. He resided there until his death. In 1960, Jack went to work for RC Willey in Syracuse, Utah, where he worked as a salesman until his retirement.

Jack is survived by his wife Noreen, daughters Deanne Taylor and Shelley (Jerry) Reed, sons Paul (Susan) Burton and Rick Burton, eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents and siblings.

Jack served his family, his neighbors, and the country he loved. Above all, he served his Father in Heaven. His testimony of his Savior was always firm and strong. We are proud to be able to call him father. He will live on in our hearts forever.

Funeral services will be held 11 am, Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Bountiful 24th Ward Chapel, 720 E. 550 N. Friends may visit Friday, Oct. 21st from 6-8 pm at Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Sat. from 9:30a€"10:30 am at the church prior to services. Interment Bountiful City Cemetery.