In loving memory of Rodney Burton. He passed away on January 25, 2021. His life began on March 8, 1945 in Norton, Kansas. At 8 years of age, he and his family moved to Middleton, Idaho to start a new life on a farm. He graduated from Middleton High School in 1963 and headed to college at the University of Idaho where he received his Bachelor of Animal Science. During that time, he met Barbara; they were married on September 2, 1967. Rod had two sons, Brad and Richard.
Rod’s working years were spent in the Dairy and Livestock industries. He spent his retirement years in Washington and Arizona as a snowbird, and for the last two years settling in Arizona as a full-time resident. Throughout his life he had many interests which included softball, golf, ocean fishing, card playing, and hunting. He followed teams, but he especially liked the Green Bay Packers, the Kansas Jayhawks, and the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Rodney is survived by his survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Brad and Richard; grandchildren, Tiffany and Owen; and brother, Don (Gae).
A graveside service will be held in Middleton, Idaho at a date to be determined.
You all are in our prayers.
So sorry to hear, Barb. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have wonderful memories of all of us together.
Barbra very sorry to hear of your loss.our hearts,thoughts and prays are with you.
Tony & Marie Rossi
Our deepest sympathy Barb to you and all of your family.
Our deepest sympathy Barbara and family, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Rod’s passing. Treasure all of your memories, may you find peace in the thoughts and prayers from all who knew Rod.
So sorry to hear this Barb, prayers to you and your family
Our condolences to the family . Rod treated me and my family as we were part of his , I always enjoyed visiting with him when I saw him or a phone call out of the blue we would usually talk hunting , fishing and of course the weather because he always wanted to rub it in that he was living the life down in Az and how it was alway warm . A great father great husband and a great man .
So sorry to hear of your loss. Rod was an amazing man and will be missed. You are in our thoughts.
Dear Barb,
Saddened to hear of Rods passing. he was a
Friendly , down to earth type of guy.
Always enjoyed his company and being a
Softball teammate. Sending you our deepest sympathy.
Roger and Nancy Schnoor
Rod was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. So sorry to hear of his passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs for Barb.
Thinking of you and your family as you grieve the loss of this special person in your lives. We feel blessed to have spent a few years beside you at Viewpoint.
fond memories and happy times will be in our hearts always. Know that you are in our prayers. always Scott & Dorothy
So sad to hear this, So enjoyed working with Rod in the lapidary shop.