John William Orton, 85, passed away March 22, 2023, in Fruitland, Idaho. John was born June 16, 1937, in Bell, California, to Mother Grace Idelle (Linton) and Father William Lorenzo Orton.
John married Laraine Atwood on June 8, 1961, in Cardstone Alberta, Canada.
John’s education includes earning his Bachelor of Science at Brigham Young University. He remained a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his lifetime. John worked in both the Genealogical and Temple Department for The Church of Latter-day Saints for forty years. John also had a love for cars, baseball, and traveling.
John is survived by his wife, Laraine Atwood Orton; his five children, Lynn Marie Kerr, SuzAn Talbot, Michael Orton, JoRai Gardner, and Cozette Orton; twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Grace and William Orton, and two sisters Rome and Gwen.
A funeral service will be held, 11:00 am, Thursday, March 29, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 325 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Fruitland, with a viewing beginning at 10:00 am.
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When: Mar 29, 2023 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Topic: John Orton Funeral
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A private family burial will take place at the Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden, Utah.