James Eldon Morton
1945 ~ 2012

James Eldon Morton passed away on December 6, 2012. He was born July 17, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Sharon E. and Helen Gardner Morton. He married Barbara Millham.

Jim worked for UTA and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He loved his friends, Christmas, and his birthday. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed and adored his pets. He was full of life, he never met a stranger, and had a most infectious personality and laugh.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, children: Tony (Tamara), Joe (Jen), Brenda "Poindexter" (Marty) O'Bray, Andrea "Bubby" (Rob) Lambros, stepdaughters: Melanie (Evan) Coombs and Shelly Curtis. Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Also survived by his siblings: Joe (Holly) Morton, Diane (Fred) Nelson and Judy Banks.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 So. 2200 W.

In lieu of flowers please donate to any Red Cross Bank, or ARUP Laboratory. This is Jim's Passion, and a way to honor him. broomheadfuneralhome.com

 

Published in Salt Lake Tribune from December 9 to December 10, 2012