see you on the other side

This past week has been hard for me. For the first 20 years of my life I had never experienced death. I had never been to a funeral and never known anyone who has died. Then in 2006 my Grandpa Walker passed away, the following year we lost my Grandpa Ash, and in 2009 my Great Grandma Borgquist left us. It was hard going from never experiencing the death of a loved one to losing three people who had been there my whole life. I was just glad that they had lived a long healthy life. Never did I think I would lose someone who had only been on Earth as long as I have, with their whole life ahead of them, who was my friend.

Erica Brynn Barton "Sista" Erica Brynn Barton tragically left us on June 7, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on November 8, 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri to Jeff and Debbie Barton. Currently, she was working as a RN at University of Utah Medical Center in maternity and Newborn Care, and before that as an HCA in the OR. She loved her work in the health field and had many great friends and experiences there. She was also currently enrolled at the University of Utah pursuing her BSN. She was an adventurous and creative person. She had a passion for life and truly lived it to the fullest. She traveled the world with her friends and also did humanitarian work in Kenya, India, and Peru. She loved art and music, and played the harp beautifully. Brynn had many, many wonderful friends whom she adored. Many lives were touched in all that she did. Her contagious smile and infectious laugh spread happiness to those around her. She loved her family and inspired us to gather often and enjoyed her "sista"hood. She lived to inspire us all. Brynn will be sorely missed by all who loved her. Brynn is survived by her parents; siblings: Brooke (David) Gatti, Emilee (Brandon) Shafizadeh, Erin, and Jeffrey; nephews Hunter and Noah Gatti, niece Grace Gatti; grandparents David and Judy Fox, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. We as her family express our deepest gratitude for all the many kindnesses and acts of love given at this time of grief. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Murray Utah South Stake Center at 5735 South Fashion Boulevard in Murray, Utah. A viewing will be held Saturday morning, from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Cemetary, 3401 South Highland Drive in Salt Lake City, Utah. Online condolences at www.larkinmortuary.com, or on Facebook.

Mine and Amanda's 13th birthday slumber party in Park City

Murray High Senior Prom

Senior Trip at Lake PowellI love and miss you Brynn.
see you on the other side