DeAnn Degelbeck

DeAnn Barton Degelbeck November 9, 1947- August 25, 2014 On August 25,2014 our beloved DeAnn passed away surrounded by her family. She was born on November 9, 1947 in Price, Utah to John Owen Barton and Emma Marie Lemon. DeAnn was educated in the Price elementary and secondary schools. Education was a high priority in the Barton family and DeAnn continued her education by receiving a Bachelors Degree from BYU and later a Masters Degree from Utah State University. Her educational focus was in Family and Consumer Sciences. Upon graduation, DeAnn accepted a teaching position at Tooele High School. It was while in Tooele, Utah that she met Scott J. Degelbeck and they were married on August 2, 1974 in Tooele. She continued to teach for thirty-one years, retiring in 2004. DeAnn and Scott had three children: Mike (Tomoko) who live in Tokyo, Japan; Kelli who lives in Tooele, Utah and Nicole who lives in Green River, Wyoming. In addition to her spouse, DeAnn leaves behind five grandchildren: Lauren, Owen, Aimee, and Luke Degelbeck, and Aria Siegismund. She is survived by her brother, Paul (Martha) Barton, Becky (Marty) Worwood, Gary Palmer (brother-in-law), and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, sister Shirley and brother Roger. DeAnn's passions were sewing, children, dancing, playing the piano, trips to the cabin, and her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; always giving, encouraging, smiling and trying to make those around her happy. DeAnn was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints, and served in several positions throughout her life time. Funeral services for DeAnn have been set for Saturday, August 30th at the Tooele Stake Center located at 253 South 200 East. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Tate Mortuary and from 9:30 AM. to 10:30 AM. at the church. In lieu of flowers donations on DeAnn's behalf can be made to the Epilepsy Association of Utah 8539 South Redwood Rd. #B West Jordan, Utah 84088 or to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 Burial will be at the Tooele City Cemetery.

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