Alan Glen Barton

1958 ~ 2019

Alan Glen Barton passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning March 7, 2019. Alan was a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his mother Cherrill Barton, brothers Jeff (Brenda) and Dale (Kathy) Barton, sister Laurie (Paul) Anderson and his 6 Children who were the pride and joy of his life, Christopher Barton (Chealsy), James Barton (Cristina), Jessica Squires, David Barton (Cassandra), Andrew Barton (Baileigh) and Nicole Rasmussen (Nic). He is also survived by the love of his life, Joy Laisnez and her husband Charles Laisnez who were beloved friends even until the end. His wonderful grandchildren Gavin (13), Degan (9), Chloe (6), Tederic (3) and Rexer (1) were some of his best friends that he loved very much.He was proceeded in death by his sister Colleen Kemp and his father Clark Barton.

Anyone who knew Alan knows he loved penguins but not as much as he loved his family, though he was always surrounded by both.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday March 9, 2019. A social gathering will be from 3pm-5pm, directly followed by a brief formal program at the LDS Church building locatedat 5000 W Pavant Ave, West Valley City, Utah.

The family requests that in place of flowers they will collect donations to go towards adopting a penguin in his name.