Mary Jane Anderton Abraham died September 19, 1992 in the Richfield Care Center.
She was born to John and Estella Barney Anderton, March 27, 1905 in Monroe (Brooklyn), Utah. She was the last living of the nine children in this family. Mary Jane married William Arthur Abraham in Richfield, Utah, August 24, 1927; marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple April 30, 1945.She was the mother of six children, Rue Arthur Abraham, Austin, Utah; Ray G. Abraham, G. W. "Bill" Abraham, J. Keith Abraham, Mrs. Cleemont, (Ramona Jean) Peterson, all of Richfield; Billy Gayle Abraham; 23 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren.
Mary Jane was active in church service all of her life, holding many positions in teaching and leadership. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. During her youth the Anderton Family formed and orchestra and played for many local dances. Until recently, she was a very avid gardner and enjoyed reading articles about Utah History.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1992, 1 p.m. in the Richfield 6th/8th Ward Chapel, 200 East Center Street. Friends may call at the Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary Monday evening 7-9 p.m. and again Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Burial, Richfield City Cemetery.
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