Born January 16, 1940 in Salt Lake City Utah. Went back to our father in heaven January 19, 2023.Carole is the daughter of Edward & Clarice Breintenbuecher.She is survived by her spouse, Richard "Dick" Barton, in which they married in the Salt Lake City temple October 9, 1964.Carole retired as an office administrator for Salt Lake County Engineers after 30 years of service. She attended Westminster college and University of Utah college. Also during her administrator position, Carole became a published author of "Mental illness matters made easy" after receiving her degree in drug abuse counseling and while serving as president of Utah State Alliance of the mentally ill, also state administrator for the Salt lake county board of health. Carole loved the Jazz basketball games and always made a point to watch. She also served many callings for the Church of Jesus Christ Latter day saints.Carole is survived by her husband, Richard Thomas Barton, her 4 children Stacie Moss (Thomas Moss), Steven Barton, Michael "Todd" Barton, Leslie Thompson. Her sister Kathleen Marshall, 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, her son, Jeffrey Edward Barton and her sister, Connie Schreiner.
Funeral services for Carole will be held at 11AM on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, in Salt Lake City, Utah. A public viewing will be held at the same location Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 6-8PM as well as prior to funeral services on Friday beginning at 10AM. Interment to follow in the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery.
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To Dick and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Carole's passing. She was always a cheerful and welcoming presence in your lives. My prayers go with you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
She was so kind to me. She was supportive of Dick. She and I would sit together while Dick was playing piano at Sterling Court.
Dick Butch and I are so very sorry for your loss. Sending love to you and your family.
What a beautiful service. Our heartfelt condolences to you Leslie and to your family and all who knew her. May you be comforted in the days ahead and have peace surround you by the love and treasured memories you all shared. Her legacy of love will shine on and she will always be with you. Much love and hugs my dear friend.
My heart goes out to u as u lose the daily contact with Carole. Please just keep focusing on your eternal togetherness because u have been sealed together for eternity. Lee & I send love & hugs to you & all your family.💞💞