Our beloved mom and friend, Florene Patterson Barton, joined her loved ones on the other
side, November 2, 2021, at her home in Paragonah. Florene was born March 7, 1948, to
Lucinda Higgins and Floran Patterson, in Milford, Utah. She attended school in Beaver
graduating from Beaver High School in 1966. She married Val H. Barton, April 8, 1966, in
Beaver, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple.
Florene was a loving mother and homemaker. She was very active in the community, serving as
the Paragonah Civic Committee President for several years. She received the citizen of the year
award in 2013. She was always willing to help out with fundraiser and community acitivites.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in the
primary, relief society and as ward historian. She will be greatly missed in the Paragonah
community.
She is survived by her two daughters, Valerie (Leonard Curtiss), Belinda Barton, her sister Gwen
(Dennis) Mertlich, her brother Wayne (Dawn) Patterson and her beloved dog Blaze. She is
preceded in death by her parents, husband Val H. Barton, half-sister Nancy Patterson, and her
beloved dog Smokey.
A viewing was held on Friday, November 5 th at 11:00 a.m. at the Paragonah LDS Church,
followed by a graveside service at the Paragonah Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all of those who have given their love and support during this
difficult time.