Barbara Anne Orton

After a lengthy illness from a previous stroke, Barbara Anne Mugleston Orton passed from this life into the next, into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and other waiting souls. They are surely having a joyous reunion. She passed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Stonehenge Care Facility in Cedar City, Utah. The family is very appreciative of the professional, loving care she received there.

Barbara was born April 9, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her parents were Louis Wetzel Mugleston and Maurine Kinghorn. Barbara was the oldest of seven children and was a loving, kind, oldest sister. She attended Emerson Elementary school, Roosevelt Jr. High, and East High School. She continued her education at Utah State University with an emphasis on music . Barbara was an excellent violinist and before her marriage was preparing to audition for the Utah Symphony.

Barbara spent her teenage years working in the summers to pay for school. She picked beans in Logan, sold deer permits in Monticello with her mother, and other various jobs.

She painted beautiful murals on the walls of her rooms. She had a talent in composing music and poetry. Barbara was fun, kind, patient, unselfish to a fault, had many friends growing up, and was a joy to be with. She lovingly cared for her younger siblings. She loved her dogs. She made wonderful spudnuts.

Barbara met her future husband, Bob Orton, while working in Monticello. They were married November 28, 1959, and have lived in Panguitch continuously for 66 years. Barbara worked for Mrs. O'Connor at the Hiway 89 Lodge. She also worked for the Forest Service. She then became the accountant and bookkeeper for the family business, Bob Orton Trucking, for the rest of her years.

Barbara may be best remembered for her beautiful violin solos at many many funerals in Panguitch. She felt that a funeral was a sacred church service and should be attended by all. With her violin music, she loved to be able to honor those who had passed away.

Barbara and Bob have five children: Carolyn Alvey, (Richfield), Richard (deceased), Mark Orton (Laurie)(Tropic), Dale Orton (Cedar City), and Merry (deceased); 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

Barbara has six siblings: Nina Ownby (Darrell), Rolla, Missouri; Kathleen Fetzer (dec.) (Richard-dec); Janet Preece (Donald-dec), Kaysville; David Mugleston (Carol-dec)Layton; Margaret Clark (Arthur), Panguitch Lake; Shirley Morrill, Cedar City.

Funeral Services were held Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Panguitch 2 nd ward, in Panguitch, Utah. A viewing was held at the church: 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Funeral services followed at 1:00 PM. Interment was at the Panguitch Cemetery. Arrangements were made with Mosdell Mortuary.

You are invited to watch the services through the Zoom link below.

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