Catherine "Jean" Barton

June 18, 1929 - May 26, 2017

CATHERINE “JEAN” PATTON BARTON Catherine Jean Patton Barton, age 87, died peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2017. Jean was born June 18, 1929, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Oscar and Flora Trent Patton. On November 10, 1950, she married Willard Bryon Barton in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple and they resided in several cities in California, Illinois and Utah. Family and friends were her passion. It was common to be invited to her home for dinner, to visit or to play a card game where there was never a shortage of food, laughter and smiles. Jean had quite a “sweet tooth” and enjoyed her Cavanaugh’s, Fannie Mae’s and See’s chocolates. If chocolate wasn’t available, Baskin-Robbins ice cream was her next choice and became a routine stop! Jean had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and was an example of service. She served together with her husband as Mission President in the New York, New York Mission from 1986-1989 and later as Temple President and Matron in the Chicago, Illinois Temple from 1994-1997. Jean is survived by her children Anita (Ernie) Thornton, BryAnn (Greger) Roner, Craig (Brenda) Barton, Cathy (Dave) Young, and Mark (Sue) Barton, 27 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren, her sisters LaReal Eyring, Becky Peterson, Eleanor (Jerry) Stauffer and sister-in-law Mary Barton, brothers Don Patton, and Nelson (Carla) Patton. She was preceded in death by her husband, brother Lowell Patton, sister Sue Benson Heiss, and grandson Jonathan Barton. The family expresses their appreciation for the love and care received from the staff at Summerfield Manor in Orem, Ashford Care Facility in Highland and Springville, Utah and Envision Home Health. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Tenth Ward LDS meetinghouse located at 420 South 800 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. A gathering for friends and family will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM prior to the funeral. Interment will follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral services provided by Utah Valley Mortuary, Lindon, UT.