Maybelle Covey Burton died June 8, 1997, at her home in Salt Lake City of natural causes.
Maybelle was born October 22, 1910, in Salt Lake City to Mariane Rowberry (May) and Hyrum Theron (H.T.) Covey. She married R. Harold Burton, June 27, 1933. They shared 54 years of companionship and love before his death on March 1, 1987.Maybelle is survived by her children, Richard R. Burton (Timmy), Judith Burton Moyle (O. Wood III) and Dan H. Burton (Kathleen); grandchildren, O. Wood Moyle IV, Rebecca Burton Moyle, Jamie Ann Burton, Elisa H. Burton, and Kristina H. Burton, and great-grandchildren, Zachary, Nicholas and Alex. Also surviving are Maybelle's sister-in-law, Dixie S. Covey and her children, Carol, Mikel and Allen.
In addition to her husband, Harold, Maybelle was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mildred Davis Kimball, her brothers, Theron R. and Harold A. Covey, and a grandson, David R. Burton.
She grew up in Salt Lake City and on the family sheep ranch in Cokeville, Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Utah in Sociology and was affiliated with Chi Omega Sorority.
Maybelle loved everyone, particularly children. She enjoyed life and supported the lives of others, giving them a sense of accomplishment and of being appreciated. She was concerned with community affairs and supported the activities of the R. Harold Burton Foundation.
She was a member of the Town Club, Aviation Club, Salt Lake Country Club and the Alta Club.
Her children would like to thank Joyce Putscher, Roxann Putscher, Diane Scott and Ruby Pottle for their love and service. They would also like to thank Dr. Patrice Herning, Laura Edwards and the staff of Community Nursing Services, and Hospice nurse, Jennifer Shaw.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to Red Butte Gardens and Arboretum, 18A de Trobriand Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113-5044. Telephone 581-8454 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 11, 1997, at 11 a.m., at the Pond Pavilion, Red Butte Gardens and Arboretum.
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