Joseph LaDrue Dorton

Joseph LaDrueDorton  Joseph LaDrue Dorton, age 61, formerly of Lehi, passed away Oct 18, 2002, in Detroit, Michigan. He was born April 27, 1941, in Lehi, UT, the son of LaDrue Basil and Ellen M. Phillips Dorton. Joseph was in ra-dio broadcasting for over 40 years and was a dy-namic communica-tor, public speak-er and confident leader. He was tireless in his ambition and service to others. He loved his wife and was so proud of his five children, and nine grandchildren. He loved and was passionate about golf. He was extremely generous and touched so many lives by giving his time and talents to those surrounding him. He will be sorely missed by countless people, but is finally at peace after several years of illness.  Survived by his wife, Jeannie, of Detroit, MI; one son, Kyle (Wendy) Dorton, St. Louis; four daughters, Shelly (David) Goldberg, Draper, Wendy (Daniel) Bunnell, Heber, Heather (Dale) Crossman, Corpus Christi, TX, Ashley Dorton, Palm City, FL; nine grandchildren; his father; two brothers, Terry (Bonnie) Dorton, Provo, Doug (Marge) Dorton, West Jordan; two sisters, Rita (Stewart) Rose, Los Angelos, CA, Karen McCormick, Fresno, CA. He was preceded in death by his mother. Graveside services will be Tues. Oct 22, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the Lehi City Cemetery, 400 E. 1100 N. Family and friends may call at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, from 12 noon until time of services.