Dorothy Butler Dayton

Condolences to the family of Dorothy Dayton. Her full obituary can be found by clicking here

From the Uinta County Herald, photo available at above link:

COKEVILLE — Dorothy Butler Dayton, 94, passed away peacefully on May 19 ending a long life lived with courage, passion and grace.

Dorothy was the third born child born to Henry and Ada Cortina Butler in East Hampshire, England on Jan. 1, 1914. In March of that year the family migrated to Chatham, Canada, where her father joined the Canadian Army. He was killed in France during World War I in 1918, six weeks before the armistice.

The family relocated to Cokeville in 1924 where Dorothy graduated from Cokeville High School and later married Eldon Dayton in October of 1933. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. Eldon died in 1980. She later married Glenn Harris and he died in 2007.

In 1961 Dorothy and Eldon built the Valley Hi Motel in Cokeville and she actively operated the business until her retirement. She enjoyed meeting people and formed lasting friendships. She was interested, and she was interesting. Dorothy maintained a curious mind and an adventurous spirit finding delight in many of life’s gifts. She believed deeply in the importance of friendship, family and autonomy. She lived life on her own terms and supported others in doing the same.

Dorothy was preceded in death by both Eldon Dayton, and Glenn Harris, as well as one daughter, Dorothy Lee Suchesk in 1980, her parents, three sisters, and one brother.

She is survived by her son, Rex Dayton (Kathleen) of Evanston. Dorothy is also survived by her grandchildren, which she was always generous and loving to, Michael Rex Dayton (Kate), Cherry Creek Village, Colo.; Gregory Eldon Dayton (Kimberly), Pacifica, Calif.; Daniel Barrett Dayton, Salt Lake City, Utah; Diana Suchesk Bagley (Brian), St. George, Utah; Douglas Suchesk (Amy), Ladera Ranch, Calif.; and Lisa Suchesk Liergo (Ricardo), Long Beach, Calif. Also surviving are her thirteen great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Tender Heart Assisted Living facility in Evanston for their loving care in the final months of our dear one’s life. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice will be appreciated.

Graveside services will be held at the Cokeville Cemetery on May 24 at 11 a.m., under the direction of Matthews Mortuary, Montpelier, Idaho.