Kathryn Lee Burton

On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Kathryn Lee Burton passed away at St. Alphonsus Hospital at the age of 72. Kathy was born on September 2, 1954, in Pocatello, Idaho to Mary Afton and Ray West. She grew up in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Highland High School. In March of 1974 she met and later married on November 8, 1974 her best friend and forever lover Thomas Albert Burton.

Their legacy includes two daughters, Jenny (Wes Hoffman) and Heather Burton; ten grandchildren, Destiny (Jack Weaver), Lindsey (Noah Allgood), Alexis Hoffman, Tristan Burton, Makenna Hoffman, Jarran Burton, Malekai Gums, Darrion Gums, Tiana Gums, and Tavarius Gums; four great-grandchildren, Esmae and Charlotte Weaver, Ezekiel Zavala, and Lucius Gums.

Kathy loved her family, riding the Goldwing with her sweetheart, Tom, cross-stitching, wood-burning, fishing, and hosting family occasions. She was known for her faith in the LDS church, giving heart, her enjoyment of Rod Stewart and Kenny G music, and refusing to be called “Granny”.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Mary; father, Ray; step-father, Jake; sister Stephanie; and husband, Thomas. She is survived by her two children, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

A private viewing will be held on September 24, 2026 from 10:00-10:45 at the LDS church 3451 N Locust Grove in Meridian. Funeral services will be held the same day at 11:00.