Dee Burton

DEE R. BURTON IDAHO FALLS, ID - Dee Rainey Burton, 79, of Idaho Falls, died November 7, 2003, at his home from natural causes. He was born February 1, 1924, in Etna, Wyoming, to Wilford Fielding Burton and Ivie Irene Rainey Burton. He attended schools in Star Valley and graduated from Star Valley High School. He served in the U. S. Merchant Marines during World War II. He married Lila Haderlie in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple October 13, 1949. He worked for 36 years at the AEC/INEEL Site. As a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings. He loved his family and enjoyed being with them. He also loved to read, travel, hunt, fish, kept a meticulous yard, had a great sense of humor, got along with everyone, and was truly a good neighbor. Surviving are: Wife: Lila Burton, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Diane (Jim) Burton-Gibson, Taylor, AZ Son: David H. Burton, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Julie Burton-Ferguson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Lynn (Gayle) Burton, St. George, UT Sister: Ann Burton Buzzell, Orem, UT 11 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Wilma Croft, a brother, Keith R. Burton and 1 grandson, Trent Gibson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2003, at the Woodruff LDS 2nd Ward, 1660 - 12th Street, with Bishop O’Dell Young officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and Friday for one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be in the Freedom Cemetery in Freedom, Wyoming, under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.