Matthew Grant Barton (Sugar), age 45, left us to be with family and friends on the other side of the veil, Tuesday June 8, 2021. He was born Feb. 8, 1976, to Butch and Carol Barton of Grantsville. Matthew attended Grantsville High School and graduated from Greenfield High School (Missouri) in 1994.
Matt followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, spending his career serving the community as a firefighter and EMT. He volunteered with the Stockton Fire Department and served professionally with Tooele Army Depot and Dugway Proving Grounds Fire Departments.
Matthew married CarolAnn Christensen (later divorced) May 3, 1996. They were sealed the following year in the Bountiful Utah Temple and blessed with five amazing children. He then married Tricia Bradshaw Carson (later divorced) and became a dad to three wonderful girls.
Matt was preceded in death by children Holden Barton and Ceysha Carson. He is survived by his parents; siblings; and children Christley, Maren, Garrett, and Lenora Barton, and Teasha and Alee Carson.
Matthew was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and overcame the many obstacles he faced in life through his testimony of and faith in Jesus Christ. Matt loved spending time outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing with his family. He loved animals and especially his beloved dog, Molly.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday June 15, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse, 81 Church St., Grantsville. A visitation will be held prior to the services from 9:30 to10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please contribute to www.donorconnect.life/get-involved/contribute, a non-profit community service organization dedicated to Utah area organ and tissue donations. Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com.