Bill Barton

Bill followed in his father’s footsteps and learned to build and remodeled homes. He worked in the family Lumber & hardware business and when his father died, Bill continued to run the family store with his brother, Bob and his mother. He married Karen Larson a Granger Girl. Together they opened several successful family businesses, to name a few: Barton Builders and The Oaken Bucket Restaurant which was open for almost 20 years.

Bill was also active in the Community. He joined Granger Lions Club and served a president, he  help organize the Granger Hunter Chamber of Commerce, Granger Jaycees and the Granger Hunter  Community council. He was pivotal in community activities like Founder’s Day, Wild West Valley Days which is now known as West Fest. He was  also on the Pioneer Valley Hospital board, Foster Parents Program, Juvenile Justice Advocate, Utah Taxpayers Association, West Valley Historical Society and many other organizations.

Bill found a genuine interest in being involved in community and public affairs and ran for public offices  Bill was elected to the Utah State Senate for 12 years.

He was pivotal in the Incorporation of West Valley City.  A finer man can’t be found.