Louise Barton Tew

1929 - 2023

Louise Barton Tew

In Loving Memory

West Valley City, UT-Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, age 93 passed away in her home, where she lovingly raised her family, on March 20, 2023.

Born December 17, 1929, in Los Angeles, California to Ivan Q. Barton and Verda G. Rosenvall. Louise graduated from Manti High School, Snow College and BYU in Home Economics.

Louise married her sweetheart, Burton Tew, September 26 1952, in the Manti Temple. She is the mother of six children and has fifty-three grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated schoolteacher for more than 30 years, mostly teaching elementary children.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a Senior Couple Missionary in the California San Diego Mission and sponsored a scripture-based study group.

Louise and her husband, Burton, loved to travel. They were members of an RV travel group known as the "Salt Shakers" for many years. Their adventures spanned many decades and continents. Their travels often included their life-long friends, Stan and Emma Lou Ward.

She was a loyal BYU football and basketball fan and loved to cheer for her Cougs.

Louise is survived by daughters Leah and Patricia (Dan); sons David and R. Burton; as well as 23 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband Burton E. Tew, Jr; son Bart; and daughter Cynthia.

"Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day.

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void.

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.

Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much.

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me.

God wanted me now; He set me free."

Many thanks and appreciation to the outstanding caregivers who supported her to the end. We are especially grateful to Cleo, Jana, Kylee and the Superb team.

Most importantly, we wish to recognize the honorable and selfless life Louise lived. Her faith led her through many trials and tribulations. We are eternally blessed to be left with her kind insights, well earned wisdom, unconditional love, never ending support, and the example of selfless giving through her 93 years. Louise's zest for life and optimism reminds us to live life to its' fullest each day, stay connected with one another, never lose our ability to smile, and hold gratitude through any challenge we face.

Services will be held Saturday March 25, 2023 at 2850 W. 3835 S., West Valley City, Utah. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m followed by Memorial Services at 11:00 a.m. Following the services (about 1:30 p.m.), interment will be at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 E. 400 S. in Springville, Utah. Afterwards, a short luncheon will be held at the same location as the funeral services in West Valley City at about 3:00 p.m.