St. George, Utah - Ruby M. Burton passed away March 20, 2013, two days before her 94 ^th birthday. She was born in Hastings, Nebraska to Herman Ferdinand and Ruth Ellen Hammond Knosp.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Burton; son, Romaine Arthur Burton; and granddaughter, Sherri Lyn Kesler. She is survived by two children: Arlene (Robert) Kesler and Ronald Burton; 10 grandchildren;18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Monday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary. Interment will follow at the St. George City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their kind well wishes.