RuthAnn Winterton

RuthAnn Burton Winterton, “Snowflake”, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on November 11th, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born on January 2, 1946 in Roosevelt, UT, RuthAnn spent the majority of her life in Orem focused on her family and serving her community.

In Talmage, Utah, RuthAnn was raised alongside her nine siblings. She attended Altamont High School, graduating in 1964. She married Hal Smith Winterton in the Salt Lake City Temple, and they had three sons together, Ron Clair Winterton, David Hal Winterton, and Gary Ellis Winterton. RuthAnn and Hal later divorced.

As a lifelong, dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, RuthAnn served in many callings. She served in Young Womens, Relief Society, and Primary, cherishing her time spent serving the youth. Later in life, she was able to fulfill her goal of serving as a senior missionary at Salt Lake Temple Square. This mission was a highlight of her life, and she deeply loved the opportunity to serve.

RuthAnn was a devoted, loving grandmother who always had treats or a fun activity to offer her grandchildren. All of the neighborhood children also lovingly called her “Grandma Ruthie” and loved to visit her.

RuthAnn is survived by her sons, Ron Winterton (Laralee), David Winterton (Ranae), and Gary Winterton (Brandi). She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren: Brayden Winterton (Kaylie), McKinlee Madsen (Spenser), Austin Winterton, Avery Winterton, Thayne Winterton (Camaree), Lance Winterton (Tanner), Ciara Winterton, Bryce Winterton, Heath Winterton, Janelle Winterton, Julianne Winterton, Dylan Shiner (Collin) , MaShaylee Giles, Kyson Giles, and her 9 great-grandchildren, Neva, Ellie, Conrad, Louisa, Lily, Waycee, Tessie, Wrigley, and RynzLee.

The family would like to thank Sam Howard NP, Corrie MA, Symbii Home Health Care and Hospice, and Stonebridge Home Health for the amazing and loving care they provided for Ruth Ann.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Orem Hillcrest Stake Center, 1450 South 800 East, Orem, Utah. Family and friends may attend a viewing from 9:00 – 10:45 am at the church prior to services Interment will be in the Boneta Utah Cemetery at 2:30 pm under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.