CANDICE LYNETTE BARTON
Age 99, of Riverside, CA, passed away on March 10, 2017 in Riverside, CA.
Services for Candy will be Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00AM at Sandals Church Main Campus, 150 Palmyrita Avenue, Riverside, CA.
Candy was born in Bellefonte, PA to Thomas and Ada Cole on June 15, 1917. Candy was brought up in an orphanage with her siblings and mother who was the seamstress. She graduated with a Masters in Physical Education in 1952. Candy married Ford Barton on June 17, 1950 in Las Vegas, NV. She worked as a PE teacher for 36 years. During the war while still living in PA, she took over the football team for the football coach who had gone to war. She checked out books from the library and read how to coach football and went on to win their division that year. Candy was a woman of strong faith and was very involved in her church, where she was a deacon. She and her husband Ford were involved in the Aquadettes ladies Synchronized Swimming club while living in Leisure World in Laguna Woods. While meeting with some of her Delta Psi Kappa Sorority Sisters from Temple University, she was given an appointment to meet with the Queen of England to ask if she could add Synchronized Swimming to the Olympics which were to be held in England that year. The Queen asked her to stay and teach her children to swim but Candy declined because she needed to get back to the U.S. Candy was a beloved teacher at Poly, Ramona and Arlington High Schools and was a devoted friend to many throughout her years. She taught swim lessons for many years in Riverside. She traveled to several countries and enjoyed most things that kept her active such as river rafting in Colorado and dog sledding in Alaska. She quit traveling when her beloved sister, Ginny passed away at 96. She was very knowledgeable in reflexology and loved giving massages.
Candy was preceded in death by her husband, Ford and six sisters and one brother. She is survived by her step-daughter, Sallie Tavaglione (Nick); step-son Bill Barton; grandchildren Nick Tavaglione (Sandy), Donna Luginbill (Don) and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be given to Riverside County Chapter of the Red Cross, 6235 River Crest Drive, Suite A, Riverside, CA 92507.
The family of Candy wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Sunrise Assisted Living, Canyon Crest in Riverside for their dedicated personal care and support on a daily basis to Candy and her entire family.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Mar. 15, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Candice Barton

10 Entries

Ramona (McDonnell) Pack

April 5, 2017

Mrs. Barton was more than a teacher, or Aunt, or friend, Candy was one of God's greatest creations to ever walk this earth. She and Ford were so different but you could tell they loved each other. Mrs. Barton thank you for being a bright star making life meaningful.

Claudia McCoy Peters

March 21, 2017

So strange that I remembered the name. My mother worked with Ms. Barton at Ramona High School. May she rest in heavenly peace.

A Mascari

March 16, 2017

Candy (Mrs. Barton) was my childhood neighbor and eventually my high school P.E. teacher at Arlington High School. I helped her with swim lessons during the summer, although as I reflect, she was teaching me how to teach! I have very fond memories of Candy and know without a doubt, Heaven just became a little sweeter. My condolences to her relatives, but how blessed you are to have known her and been a part of her life.

Kristina Padelford

March 16, 2017

She was my great aunt. I loved her dearly and have so many great memories of her!! We used to dance and swim together when I was little. She always had a smile and brought such joy to so many. My Aunt Candy was one amazing lady!!! She will be remembered and missed always!!! XO!!! God Bless You!!

Eileen Smith

March 16, 2017

Many wonderful memories, too many to tell. My Aunt Candy was my PE teacher at Ramona High School. I used to help with my Aunt teach swimming during a few summers. I have missed our Monday nights playing Dominos with Aunt Ginny, Aunt Jinx, Aunt Candy and my mother Carrie. She was the purist of souls and loved dearly/XO

Mary Carpenter

March 15, 2017

Candy Barton was one of my favorite teachers. She was always kind and caring, and made PE fun. Fond memories from years back.

Mary Bilicke Carpenter, Ramona Class of 1961

Sandra Schmidt-Boe

March 15, 2017

Lovely lady who was my PE teacher at Ramona, 1967-70.Blessings!

Gail Bice

March 15, 2017

Mrs. Barton was my P. E. teacher at Ramona High School in 1966. What I always remember was how sweet she was and that she was quite the lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Gail Farey-Bice

Mary Ann Van Stockum

March 15, 2017

She was such a sweet lady. I had her for P.E. at Ramona before she moved over to Arlington High. She drove that cute little Citroen car. Was part of her fun personality. She was a great teacher. The kids liked and respected her. A hard combination to accomplish.

Jane Dowell

March 15, 2017

Ms Barton taught me Rec Leadership in 1963 and also taught us leadership skills and how to be a leader. She was respected by all that knew her. The world was a better place because of her.So sorry for your loss.

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