Susan Carol Walton, 59, of Orem, Utah, passed away June 24, 2013, in a Salt Lake City, Utah, hospital due to complications from Myasthenia Gravis. She was born in Ellensburg, Washington, on November 27, 1953, to Ronald Walton and Phyllis (Sabin) Walton. She attended the four-room Denmark Grade School for grades 1-4, then attended Kittitas Elementary and graduated from Kittitas High School in 1972. While in high school Susan was a member of Pep Club, Chorus, Drill Team and served as captain her senior year. After graduation she attended Ricks College (BYU-Idaho) in Rexburg, Idaho, for two years. Susan was a member of the Acapella Choir while at Ricks. To complete her education, she transferred to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in 1977. She taught both first and second grades from 1977 to 2012 at Lehi Elementary in Lehi, Utah.
Susan loved teaching. Her life revolved around teaching and her students. Teaching was her passion and more than just a job. She was a great teacher and was loved by her students and co-workers. Susan had a beautiful singing voice and loved to sing. She performed often in church and for other functions throughout her life. She had a great sense of humor and was always lots of fun. She greatly loved being with friends and enjoyed spending time just catching up and talking about old times.
Susan was a life-long, active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held various positions in the church such as chorister, but her favorite calling was working in the nursery. She had such a great love for little children.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Walton and niece, Natalee Walton. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Walton of Ellensburg, Washington; sister, Darla Walton of Longview, Washington; brother, Kent (Sherri) Walton of Tigard, Oregon; Uncle and Aunt, Paul and Helen Gene Sabin of Ellensburg, Washington; and a nephew, nieces and cousins.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the IOOF Cemetery on Brick Road in Ellensburg, Washington.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS church located at 1150 West 400 South in Orem, Utah.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc., Pacific Northwest Chapter, P.O. Box 58785, Renton, WA 98058. Please indicate on the check memo line: In memory of Susan Walton.
Condolences for the family can be left at www.steward-williams.com.
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