Cora Batty Burgener Obituary (1925 - 2015)

Cora was just shy of 90 and lived an independent, vibrant and active life. She passed away suddenly June 9, 2015 after a fall while gardening. Cora was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and neighbor. She was devoted to her family and they to her. She made the best bread and scones and she was always happy to share on a moments notice. She was an active member of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who loved the lord, and could always be found reading one of the good books on her down time. She consistently had a good word for her dear friends and neighbors who were so attentive and willing to lend a helping hand. She was born on September 22, 1925 in Wallsburg, Utah to Delt and Shan Batty and loved to tell stories about her early years in this small rural community. Cora was married in 1943 to Dean R. Johnson. After Dean's death in 1962 she married Jay B. Burgener in 1973. She and her family were fortunate to have the love, support and influence of these two outstanding men. She is survived by her children Carol (Bruce) Maw, Ross (Cheryl) Johnson, Kelly (Sherry) Johnson, and son-in-law Duane Rees, Jay's children Glen (Bev) Burgener, Valarie (Brent) Sweat, her brothers Miles (Nyleen) Batty, Nate Batty, 16 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren (with two on the way). She was preceded in death by her parents James Delton and Susanna Batty, husband Dean R. Johnson, husband Jay B Burgener, brothers and sisters Blaine Batty, Katherine Webster, Leone Caylor, Larry Batty, Blake Batty, and her daughter Sandra Rees. A viewing is scheduled for June 13, 2015 at 9:45 AM prior to the funeral at 11:00 AM at the LDS chapel on 4932 So 3200 W. Interment:Elysian Burial Gardens. Be prepared for some excitement because Cora did not like the idea of viewings and she promised she would reach out and slap anyone who looked into her casket and said "oh, doesn't she look good". Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107