Stanley Burton

STANLEY DAVID BURTON, 70, beloved husband and best friend of Judith Hollister Sheppard Burton, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, October 28, 2012 surrounded by his family. Stanley was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to David and LaDosca Burton. He grew up on many farms in Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. He loved the outdoors and eventually went to work on the Mica Creek Dam in BC. Stan was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a Building Mission in the Salt Lake Valley and later as a Service Missionary with his wife in Lethbridge at the Bishop's Storehouse. He was a custodian for the church and cleaned every building but two in Lethbridge and also cleaned the buildings in Fort Macleod and Brocket. Stan is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Sarah (James) Woolley, son David Sheppard Burton and two sisters, Janice Stone and Gloria Burton of California. Friends may meet the family on Friday prior to the service at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE STAKE CENTRE, 2410-28 Street South, Lethbridge, with Bishop Aaron Bridge officiating. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge. A special thanks is given to the staff at the Edith Cavell Care Center for their special care and love of our Stan.

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