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Show Page4 THE HERALD, Provo. Utah, Tuesday, July 14 1981 Becky’s aunt, cousins, parents, brothers and sisters listen to speakers in second pew. Becky's CourageStill Lives By DAVE HEYLEN Herald Staff Writer Although the bodyof 13-year-old Becky Barton waslaid to rest in the foothills east of Provo on Mondayafternoon, the ceremonyleft little doubt the courageous spirit she hadwill live on for sometime. ordeal Beautiful blue skies oversaw the graveside remarks in the East LawnHills overlooking the valley where Becky grew up. A bright noonday sun appeared to wash the sorrow from those who followed the procession from the Orem South Stake Center to the cemetery By now everything that can be said of the val- liant, spunkyyoungster has beensaid and yet no one can pinpoint why the slender blonde-locked girl caught the hearts of so many. Barton offered a short dedicatory prayer which was followed bya flute solo. Earlier at the stake center, numerousfriends and religious leaders of the family lauded «the younggirl for herefforts to live Perhaps it was that fierce competitive spirit which she showedin everything she did or her concern for those around her. Maybe there are as many reasons as there are those that she touched “She really believed she would beat the old record of getting out of the hospital.’ Mel Morrow, a close friend of the Barton family said at “We need not feel sorry for Becky,” LDS Stake President Leland Howell said. ‘You don't feel sorry for those who don't feel sorry for themselves. “Death must have been sweet for Becky.” Wednesday's funeral. ‘Her fierce spirit helped herin her fight against leukemia.” Family spokeswoman Dorothy Sudweeksfights tears. The audience which cameto viewBeckyfilled the chapel and spilled into the overflow. The Bartons, including the remainingfourchildren, sat in the pew closest the white-with-gold trim casket as the remarks were given. floral arrangement adorned theleft side of the chapel. As important as her fight to live were the stories of the people she touched. Onegirl wrote Becky and told her she had thought of committing suicide, but after hearing of the Oremgirls will to live, the letter writer decided to get her life in order Theletter was oneof hundreds Beckyreceived once the public was made aware of Becky's plight in early April. Wednesday's funeral was peaceful and simple as demonstrated by the Barton family who thoughtfully conversed with the hundreds who hadattended the service andpaidfinal respects Photos by Now those closest to Becky will pick up the fallenpieces of their lives andtry to return their lives to what they were before January, when Becky learned of her acute disease. Ed and Ann Barton share grief. graveside did Edson Barton, Becky's father, break downand openly weep. Barton had been a pillar of strength to his family during the entire to Becky. Onlyasthe final words werebeing given at the Ann Barton keeps composure. Dennis Patterson The media will moveto otherstories, the committee which oversaw the donations which poured in to help Beckywill disband, and the Bartonswill attemptto returntheirlives to normal. And although Becky may not be present physically herspirit will remain with her family and thousands ofothers for sometime. Becky’s eldest brother Edson puts floweron coffin. Ed Barton comforts son, Edson. County Confirms One Shigellois Case in American Fork Dr. Arley Flinders, director of the City - County Heaith Department of Utah County, said today that he knows of only one confirmed case of Shigel- and thedisease, an intestinal infection, losis in American Fork City. The case was a child in the hospital, was confirmed by the State Health Department's Department of Disease Control. where preliminary testing of any Flinders said two other children in Flinderssaid he had checked with the suspectedcaseis done, and the hospital the same family as the hospitalized American Fork Hospital laboratory, had no morecases. child with the confirmed case, were later reported to have had symptoms. Steel Days Flower Show Begins on Thursday AMERICAN FORK — “Words in rooms. and Orem, membersof the flower show Entrieswill be received Thursday by committee say. First time entrants are Bloom” is the theme for the Steel Days flower show Thursday, Friday and arrangement, or between 7 a.m. and encouraged toparticipate Saturday. The showwill be open to the 9:30 a.m. Everyoneis welcome to parThe committee is readyto give aspublic Thursdayat 1 p.m. at the Senior ticipate especially those from sistance and information. They are Citizens Center, 54 E. Main St., in American Fork, Lehi. Highland Jill Weeks, 756-2044; Esther Avellino, Alpine, Cedar Hills, Pleasant Grove American Fork, in the basement 756-9493; Debbie Ragan, 756-7356; Mary Veterans Being Offered Extensive Help Veterans, widows of veterans and children of veterans can receive help in applying for veterans benefits during the next several months A Field Service Officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. American Legion or Disabled American Veterans Department Service Office will make monthly s to various cities in Utah te provide assistance for those who want to apply for rightful VA benefits. The officer will help veterans and their families prepare and document applications for compensa- tion, pension, hospitalization, education and other benefits. The dates and timesthefield serviceofficer will be available in local cities are as follows Heber City: (at the Job Service Center) from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. on July 23. Aug. 20. Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 21, 1982, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 13 and June 10. Provo: (at the Job Service Center) from 9 a.m. to noon on July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Oct. 19. Nov. 16 Dec. 14, Jan. 25, 1982, Feb. 22, March 22 April 19 May17 and June 14 Payson: (location to be announced later) from noon to 3 p.m. on July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, 1982, Feb. 22, March 22, April 19, May17, June 14. Nephi: (at the Job Service Center) fromnoon to 2 p.m, on Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Jan. 7,4 1982, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, April 29, May27 and June 24 Further information on dates, times, cities and locations that the field service officer will be visiting can be obtained by contacting a local Veterans Employees Representative or the local Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wards, American Legion or Disabled American Veterans a As witha diamonda y 9 monument’s color, clarity and cutting determines its quality, beauty and value! Southey, 785-1006; Joan Lewis, 7852963; or Evelyn McClellan, 785-4760 and Sherry Ragan, 224-2752 Winnerswill be selected in all areas, of horticulture, with special ribbons for elementary, junior and high school stu- dents DENTISTRY ROHBOCK SON'S . Ww FLORAL < 1. 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