1951 ~ 2017
Robert William Britton, 65, passed away surrounded by his loving family after battling an unexpected illness on October 20, 2017. Bob was a kind and generous man. He loved to laugh, make others laugh, and serve wherever he could.

Bob was born in Salt Lake City on October 21, 1951, to Marion Branch Britton and Erma Louise Gold. He graduated from Granite High School in 1970 and, soon after, served an LDS mission to Taiwan. Bob was a collector of many things, but clocks were his foremost passion. He credits his mission president for sparking his love and interest in clocks. After his mission, Bob worked at Economy Builders Supply for 13 years. He then became a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service and delivered mail on the same route in West Valley City for 30 years. Bob took great pride in his job. He loved getting to know the customers on his route and performed many acts of service for them.
Bob married Coralie Christianson on February 24, 1988. He is survived by his wife, his "Love," Coralie; his 6 beloved children: Bradley (Blanche) Britton, Jessica (George) Herning, Loralee (Brandon) Owsley, Ryan (Georgianna) Britton, Valerie (Russell) Winder, and Richard (Brianne) Britton; 15 adored grandchildren; 5 siblings; and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

A viewing will be held at the Bluffdale 13th Ward, 15429 S. Iron Horse Boulevard, Bluffdale, Utah on Thursday, October 26, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 27 at 11:00 am at the Bluffdale 13th Ward, with a viewing from 9:45-10:45 am. Interment will be at the Murray City Cemetery. For a full obituary and condolences, visit www.larkinmortuary.com.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25, 2017

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