Carlyle V. "Carly" Burton, age 72, passed away suddenly on September 22, 1997 due to a tragic accident at home.
He was born April 16, 1925 in Helper, Utah to Rex and Josephine Schiro Burton. He married Antoinette "Netta" Brackett on May 26, 1947 in Salt Lake City. Member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Helper. "Carly" attended schools in Carbon County in his youth and later served in the 474th Army Air Corps, Bomber Group in Italy during World War II. Member of the V.F.W. Price Post #2379, Price Elk's Lodge #1550 and Stella D'America Italian Logde #77. "Carly" worked in many coal mines and spent over 20 years in the mining machinery business. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by a community of dear friends.Survived by: his loving wife of 50 years, Antoinette "Netta" Burton; three sons, one daughter and their spouses, Carly B. and Barbara Burton; Bill and Judy Burton; DeeAnn and Larry Kennick; Louise Burton; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, one sister and spouses, Tom and Mova Turner; Donald Burton; Barbara and Tony Ladakis; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; uncle Johnny Schiro and stepfather, Tom Turner.
Forever in our hearts.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid, you see. I took His hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day. To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone, must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes, things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much. Good friends, good times, and loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now;
He set me free!
Funeral Mass on Friday, September 26, 1997, 10 a.m., St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 5 South Main, Helper. Vigil Service will be Thursday evening 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main, Price, where friends are welcomed daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Committal Service, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper, Utah.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Notre Dame Regional Schools, 210 North 600 East, Price, Utah.
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