Burton Allen Eliason Obituary (1935 - 2018)

1935 ~ 2018 Burton Allen Eliason passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 83. He was born in Hyrum, Utah on June 1, 1935 to George Earl Eliason and Cynthia Elizabeth Allen. Burt grew up in Hyrum, Utah and was the fourth of five children. He graduated from South Cache High in 1953. He served two years in the US Army in Munich, Germany and graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He married Marlene Jorgensen March 4, 1960 in the Logan LDS temple. Burt was employed as an Industrial Engineer for 30 years at Hercules/Bacchus in Magna, Utah. He was a past president of the Utah Chapter of American Institute of Industrial Engineers. He concluded his career with the Utah Department of Workforce Services. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities including Bishop, High Councilor, multiple bishoprics and other ward and stake callings. Burt enjoyed many hobbies including coin collecting and real estate. He was an entrepreneur and was recognized as a top seller in Utah in the early days of Ebay. He was an avid fan of the Utah Jazz and Willie Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Jorgensen; daughter, Jana (Dan) Linton; sons, Scott (Jeanine) Eliason and Steven (Jana) Eliason; sisters, Jolene Merrill, Deanna (Frank) Metcalf; and sister-in-law, Inge Eliason. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Burt is preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Allen Eliason; sister, Joyce Baer; and brothers-in-law, Lloyd Baer and Richard Merrill. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018, at 11 am at the Sandy Midvalley 6th Ward at 1106 E 8050 S Sandy, Utah. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the church as well as Friday from 10 am to 10:45 am prior to funeral services. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery at 3:30 pm. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.