Belva Jane Horton, 72, of Elk Ridge, Utah passed away on April 15, 2022.
She was born to Rodger Clyde Nixon and Bessie Jane Parrack on February 22, 1950 in Escondido, California.
Belva attended and graduated from Fallbrook Union High School in Fallbrook, California. After high school she attended and graduated with her medical degree from the San Diego Medical College in San Diego, California. She married her sweetheart Gerald David Horton on October 17, 1970 in the Los Angles LDS Temple and they together raised 2 sons Christopher and Benjamin.
She worked for many years before retiring as a Health Coordinator for Head Start as well as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Raymond Dann.
Belva loved spending her down time using her creativity with stamping and as a fashion jewelry creator.
She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in various callings, Young Woman’s President, Relief Society President as well as the Stake Relief Society President. She loved to serve and had a strong testimony of the gospel.
She is survived by her husband Gerald “Jerry” David Horton, sons, Christopher David Horton of St. George, Utah, Benjamin Jacob Horton of Tuscon, Arizona, 2 grandchildren, Christopher David Horton II, and Brooklynn Slade, and many nieces and nephews.
Belva is preceded in death by her parents, Rodger and Bessie Nixon, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 9 uncles, 4 aunts, and numerous great aunts and uncles. What a fabulous reunion they must be having.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. located at the Elk Ridge 7th Ward Building, 185 East Ridgeview Drive, Elk Ridge, Utah. Family and friends may attend a visitation on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. located at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah and then again from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church.
A broadcast of the services will be provided. Please click HERE to view.
6 Condolences for Belva Jane Horton
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Renee Powell says
April 18, 2022 at 11:35 pmDear Jerry and family,
Our family sends all our love and prayers for you during this time.
Sincerely, Dan, Renee Powell and family
Paula Magoffin says
April 19, 2022 at 12:08 amMy sincerest condolences 💐 for you Jerry and family. You have my deepest sympathies.Wishing you comfort at this for you and your family.Sincerely,Paula Magoffin and family
Merridee Johnson says
April 19, 2022 at 1:27 amI have known Belva at least 40 years, from mission Viejo to lake Elsinore! What a feisty spirit she had! I loved her sense of humor, we were able to make each laugh!. Such a good and loyal friend, I am in shock and miss her deeply! RIP in heaven my friend. Love you
Marjorie Jennings says
April 19, 2022 at 11:39 pmI am so so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers .
Susan Spring says
April 20, 2022 at 3:26 pmDear Belva Babe, I will miss you so much. I can’t imagine a world without you in it. You have been a part of my life for 56 years. My dear friend, so funny and kind. What adventures we had together as teens and young adults and young wives, mothers and old forever friends. I’ll miss you always. I will see you again someday. My Belva Babe forever from your SM Babe, click, sigh….
Janet Robinson says
April 21, 2022 at 2:35 pmWhat a dear friend we have lost! I’m so grateful to have known Bells and will always love her. Jerry, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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