Betty Emma Wandell Burningham Brown
- December 22, 1943 - August 8, 2009
- Cottonwood Heights, Utah
of Betty's Passing
Message from the Family
Please help us remember this wonderful lady by sharing your memories of her with us. As a family we appreciate your prayers and thoughts at this time.
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“Here it is Christmas and I am just sitting thinking of my Aunt Betty remembering a couple of Christmas's ago. She bought me a little red headed elf...Read More »
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1 of 41 | Posted by: Cheri Wandell - Sandy, UT - Niece
“Mom I miss you a ton!
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2 of 41 | Posted by: Brandon Burningham
“Brian, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and I spent many hours playing hoop in your driveway, and I have fond memories of your mom's humerous...Read More »
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3 of 41 | Posted by: Brandon Millar - Vancouver, WA
“Brandon & Family. We have been out of town and just heard about Betty passing away. Betty & I worked for many, many years together at...Read More »
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4 of 41 | Posted by: Sherrie & Paul Ross - Sandy, UT
“I used to live behind Betty for years. I have 3 'chocolate' siblings and it was so fun to be her neighbor! She was a very sweet lady!
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5 of 41 | Posted by: Pam Lowther Banta - Orem, UT
“I have many wonderful memories of Betty. She used to babysit for myself and three siblings. We loved coming to her house and I remember her as always...Read More »
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6 of 41 | Posted by: Shelly Midgley
“I have so many fond memories of Betty and I loved her dearly. I was in shock when I heard she went home. I cried so hard and still am crying. She...Read More »
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7 of 41 | Posted by: Vickie Workman Lujan - UT
“My heart goes out to her family for their loss.
Betty was my babysitter from the time I was 3 til about 6. I remember watching her make Kool Aid and...Read More »
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8 of 41 | Posted by: Chris Midgley - Salt Lake City, UT
“To David, Brandon and the rest of Betty's family,
I was saddened to hear of Betty's passing. She is a fine lady, and I know she will be missed by...Read More »
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9 of 41 | Posted by: Gary s. Luke - Holladay, UT
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we pray that your memories bring you comfort. Betty was a special light in your life and she will be missed.
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10 of 41 | Posted by: LaMar & Diane Tavoian - Covington, TX
“My deepest condolences I send to the family...I had the pleasure of meeting this 'earthy angel' at the baptism of her grandson, Braxton a few years...Read More »
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11 of 41 | Posted by: Kathryn Nunley - Murray, UT
“My dear friend Betty,how I am going to miss you. I remember the times at Cottonwood, we laughed,cried, and shared our thoughts and,lunch!You always...Read More »
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12 of 41 | Posted by: Deanna Dickinson - UT
“First of all, Brian, Brandon, Marcella,
You have are deepest sympathy for your lose, your mom was truly one of kind!!!
I really want you to know how...Read More »
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13 of 41 | Posted by: Chad Alexander - Battle Ground, WA
“How we loved your sweet Mother. She was a strong special lady. It was so hard to see her lay there these last few weeks. She is now in a better place...Read More »
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14 of 41 | Posted by: Kaye Church - Cottonwood Heights, UT
“Brian, Brandon and Marcella,
The times I remember most are Sunday afternoons at Grandmas house and especially Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners....Read More »
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15 of 41 | Posted by: Jeani Wright - UT
“I only had the pleasure of spending time with Aunt Betty when I was very young, but the thing I remember most about her is, she was always laughing...Read More »
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16 of 41 | Posted by: Sally Humeniuk - UT
“I am so sorry. My prayers will be with your family. I will always remember her smile and laugh!
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17 of 41 | Posted by: Michelle Wiser Henderson - DC
“She was the best aunt any one could ask for, she gave us a safe place to go when we were kids, and she always had a smile on here face and her laugh...Read More »
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18 of 41 | Posted by: Gary Wandell - North Ogden, UT
“I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. The Moody Family expresses our deepest sympathy to you and your siblings.
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19 of 41 | Posted by: Tressa Moody - Stansbury Park, UT
“sorry for your lost my parents told me that your Mom was struggling I am happy for her she is in such a better place now. My prayers are with you and...Read More »
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20 of 41 | Posted by: Jeff Hanson - CO
“Brandon, sorry to hear about your mother. My parents were giving me monthly updates on her condition. I'll always have great memories of her making...Read More »
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21 of 41 | Posted by: Mike Gardner - Eagle Mountain, UT
“I am sorry to hear of your loss , but please know that your mother and my aunt is in such a better place , although we will miss you and your...Read More »
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22 of 41 | Posted by: J.d. Wandell - UT
“We have fond memories of Betty and her family although we moved away in 1992 - please know that our love and prayers are with you.
Stan and Barbara...Read More »
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23 of 41 | Posted by: Barbara Eckersly - West Jordan, UT
“Betty, was a wonderful wife, Mother and Friend. She had a deep loved for her family and for life. Betty was a great example to her children. She had...Read More »
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24 of 41 | Posted by: Claudia - St. George, UT
“Betty
I will always remember how sweet and considerate you were when I met you. I know you haven't changed - I know Jesus
has welcomed you with open...Read More »
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25 of 41 | Posted by: Carol Sanders-Pollard-Briggs - UT
“I'm really sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady. I have lots of fond memories, usually at grandmas house, on the porch swing. I...Read More »
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26 of 41 | Posted by: Ed Burningham - OR
“Brandon,
I am so sorry to hear about Betty. I am out the door to an arrangement, but I wanted to let you know that you and yours are in my thoughts...Read More »
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27 of 41 | Posted by: Larry Davis - NM
“I always enjoyed working with Betty she was very caring and concerned with the families she helped. I enjoyed her happy upbeat attitude.
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28 of 41 | Posted by: Anne Blackett - SLC, UT
“You could never walk away after spending even a few minutes with Betty, without having shared a laugh, a hug and somehow feeling better about...Read More »
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29 of 41 | Posted by: Treavor & Heather (Garriott) Peterson - UT
“I didn't know Betty very well. I never met her but would talk to her almost every day before she retired. She was always kind and cheerful. I have...Read More »
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30 of 41 | Posted by: Sircy Maggio - Salt Lake City, UT
“Betty's sense of humor was illustrated well when we got married. She pulled Kevin aside and said "treat April right--or I'll embalm!" We especially...Read More »
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31 of 41 | Posted by: Kevin & April Young - Logan, UT
“I have to add, Betty would always tell me when I felt I was "stuck" in a situation, "Well, on to a new adventure!" Here's to you Betty! On to your...Read More »
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32 of 41 | Posted by: Chelsea Whitney - Highland, UT
“I would like to say how honored I am to have known Betty. I only knew her for a short time, but in that time she proved to be an instrumental figure...Read More »
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33 of 41 | Posted by: Chelsea Whitney - Highland, UT
“Betty was a wonderful lady with a wonderful heart. Whenever I saw her at work, she always had a smile on her face and could always bring a smile to...Read More »
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34 of 41 | Posted by: Brian Bartlett - Eagle Mountain, UT
“Betty- Was a sweetheart! She loved to smile and always had a contagious laugh! We will miss her joyful spirit.
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35 of 41 | Posted by: Lisa Delquatro-Ferre - Orem, UT
“Aunt Betty meant so much to me I have always been so close to her. I remember when I was a young child Aunt Betty and Grandma Wandell always took me...Read More »
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36 of 41 | Posted by: Karrie Wandell Sprague - Midvale, UT
“Aunt Betty.. You were a wonderful lady.. I feel so blessed to have been apart of your family! You were not only a wonderful mother to your own...Read More »
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37 of 41 | Posted by: Tammy - North Ogden, UT
“Brandon, What a wonderful memorial to Betty. Watching the pictures brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face all at the same time. She was a...Read More »
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38 of 41 | Posted by: Gail Barrett - Tooele, UT
“Grandma had a great smile :) She was fun. She gave her toys from kids meals to me. I liked it when she babysat my brother and I. I will miss her.
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39 of 41 | Posted by: Brinlee Burningham
“Betty was truly an angel on earth. I will always remember of the spiritual converstions I had with her. I enjoyed the time I had working with her at...Read More »
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40 of 41 | Posted by: Gabe Carpenter - Eagle Mountain, UT
“Brandon,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She is in a better place and no longer suffers. I will keep your family in my thoughts...Read More »
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41 of 41 | Posted by: John Heald - Shrewsbury, MA
Our loving mother, grandmother, wife, aunt and friend, age 65, returned home to family and friends on Saturday, August 8, 2009, after a battle with diabetes and cancer.
Betty was born on December 22, 1943, to Charles and Reba Freeman Wandell. Her father passed away before she was born. Betty grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from West High School in 1961. She married Larry Edward Burningham (later divorced) and together their family grew to three children: two boys and one girl. Larry and Betty raised their three children in Cottonwood Heights. She married David L. Brown on March 2, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Later their marriage was solemnized in the LDS Salt Lake Temple.
Betty was known for her great smile and her positive attitude. She took great pleasure in cheering people up. She frequently would break out in her own rendition of Shirley Temple’s “Animal Crackers in my Soup” to help bring a smile to your face. She was a wonderful example to her children, never losing faith and enduring to the end. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was the type of member that served diligently. She raised three teenagers as a single mother and did so with great success. For 20 years she worked as the secretary at the Cottonwood Mortuary helping many who had lost a loved one. It was a job that was perfect for her since she was so caring to people. Those whom she encountered could feel her love and her concern. She finally retired due to her decline in health. Later in life she found a new found love of spoiling her four grandchildren and enjoying watching her children face the challenges of parenthood. She and Dave loved to travel and visited many great destinations. She would especially get excited when she and Dave would travel to Nashville, Tennessee. She loved a good mustard burger and a good BLT from Subway and we cannot forget orange chicken. She loved to cook and we all will miss her famous lasagna that she would make every Christmas. She began a tradition of decorating ginger bread houses with her grandchildren and giving them PJ’s as a present on Christmas Eve. She also was an avid University of Utah Football fan and enjoyed going to Rice-Eccles Stadium with her husband to see the Utes play. As a mother she was loved and as a friend she was cherished, to all she will truly be missed.
Betty is survived by her husband David L. Brown; three children, Brian Burningham, Brandon (Brandy) Burningham and Marcela (Jeff) Brinkerhoff; three step-children, Kevin (Corina) Brown, Gary (Shelly) Brown, and Dan Brown; four grandchildren Braxton, Brinlee, Breann Burningham and Sofia Brinkerhoff; and three step-grand children. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and many, many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, mothers-in-law; Rose Burningham, Ethel Brown, and her brother, Charles “Chuck” Wandell.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 11:00 .m. at the Butler 11th Ward, 1845 East 7200 South. Friends may call from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. the day of the service at the church. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Her children also invite you to a celebration of her life on Saturday, August 22, 2009 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Drive, Holladay, Utah.
The family wishes to thank Life Path Hospice and Wasatch Dialysis for their loving care of Betty. In lieu of flowers family suggests you donate to your favorite charity or the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidneyut.org.
Betty, keep smiling and we look forward to seeing you again someday!
Visitation
August 12, 2009
9:45 AM
to 10:45 AM
Butler 11th Ward
1845 E 7200 S
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Funeral Service
August 12, 2009
11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
Butler 11th Ward
1845 E 7200 S
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Interment
August 12, 2009
12:30 PM
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park
3401 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Celebration of Life:
August 22, 2009
4:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary
4670 South Highland Drive
Holladay, UT 84117
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Here it is Christmas and I am just sitting thinking of my Aunt Betty remembering a couple of Christmas's ago. She bought me a little red headed elf for CHristmas. She told me that it reminded her of me. I am missing you and wishing i would have spent more time with her. I love you and miss you
LOLOVE CHER BEAR
Posted by: Cheri Wandell - Sandy, UT - Niece Dec 25, 2009
Mom I miss you a ton!
Posted by: Brandon Burningham Nov 04, 2009
Brian, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and I spent many hours playing hoop in your driveway, and I have fond memories of your mom's humerous reactions when the ball would hit the cars parked in the street.
My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Brandon Millar - Vancouver, WA Sep 05, 2009
Brandon & Family. We have been out of town and just heard about Betty passing away. Betty & I worked for many, many years together at Memorial Mortuaries. We shared so much, laughter, disappointment, stress, our families. I will miss her so much. The photo's brought back so many good memories. I will miss Betty, her telephone calls, her hugs, her friendship and her love. Brandon, your Mom was one of kind. We will see you at the Memorial Service. Love Paul & Sherrie Ross
Posted by: Sherrie & Paul Ross - Sandy, UT Aug 21, 2009
I used to live behind Betty for years. I have 3 'chocolate' siblings and it was so fun to be her neighbor! She was a very sweet lady!
Posted by: Pam Lowther Banta - Orem, UT Aug 17, 2009
I have many wonderful memories of Betty. She used to babysit for myself and three siblings. We loved coming to her house and I remember her as always laughing. She was an angel on earth and my heart goes out to all of her children, grandchildren, and husband.
Love to you all!
Shelly Midgley
Posted by: Shelly Midgley Aug 13, 2009
I have so many fond memories of Betty and I loved her dearly. I was in shock when I heard she went home. I cried so hard and still am crying. She used to play with us kids all the time when we were younge and she always told me to call her Aunt Betty and I was so excited to know I was able to share Karrie's aunt and even more excited when she took me under her arm
I have so many fond memories of Betty and I loved her dearly. I was in shock when I heard she went home. I cried so hard and still am crying. She used to play with us kids all the time when we were younge and she always told me to call her Aunt Betty and I was so excited to know I was able to share Karrie's aunt and even more excited when she took me under her arm and told me in my ear that she always loved me and she would then do that cute little laugh. I will always love her and remmeber everything baout her. Thank you for being such a great person and so loving. Aunt Betty I will miss you and I know I will see you again someday.
Posted by: Vickie Workman Lujan - salt lake city, UT Aug 13, 2009
My heart goes out to her family for their loss.
Betty was my babysitter from the time I was 3 til about 6. I remember watching her make Kool Aid and she would pour in the sugar, add water and I would sit there in awe as all of the white sugar turned to red Kool Aid. I remember asking her how it changed colors and she said it was magic. I didn't see that she'd already added the Kool
My heart goes out to her family for their loss.
Betty was my babysitter from the time I was 3 til about 6. I remember watching her make Kool Aid and she would pour in the sugar, add water and I would sit there in awe as all of the white sugar turned to red Kool Aid. I remember asking her how it changed colors and she said it was magic. I didn't see that she'd already added the Kool Aid powder.
I went home and tried it myself but no matter how much sugar I poured into the pitcher & mixed it with a wooden spoon, like her, it would not change! Sure it tasted great, but it wasn't Kool Aid!! My mom caught me and said 'What are you doing!?' I told her, 'Well, it always works for Betty!'
Even though it has been years since I have seen her, there is a little empty spot knowing that she is no longer here. God bless that amazing soul and God bless her family.
Posted by: Chris Midgley - Salt Lake City, UT Aug 13, 2009
To David, Brandon and the rest of Betty's family,
I was saddened to hear of Betty's passing. She is a fine lady, and I know she will be missed by you all. I enjoyed working with Betty (and with David and Brandon) when I was at Cottonwood; Betty was always cheerful, even as she began to have health concerns. It is this cheeriness I will always remember about Betty. I regret that my work schedule will not allow me to attend Betty's service, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Gary S. Luke
Posted by: Gary s. Luke - Holladay, UT Aug 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we pray that your memories bring you comfort. Betty was a special light in your life and she will be missed.
Posted by: LaMar & Diane Tavoian - Covington, TX Aug 13, 2009
