Herbert Ralph Newton

Herbert Ralph Newton 1912 - 2007
Herbert Ralph Newton, 95, died Sunday, October 14, 2007 following brain surgery complications. A beloved, happy and spiritual Hawaiian "Grandpa" to many, he was born on July 28, 1912 in Kula, Maui, Hawaii, to Russell and Annie Newton; one of eight siblings raised on a farm on the volcano. He brought joy, the spirit of the islands and his love of the restored gospel to loved ones and strangers alike. Everyone who rode a bus with him was offered a Book of Mormon. He served valiantly in the LDS Church on two missions with his wife, and as a Bishop, High Councilman and other callings. He worked as a radio technician in Hawaii during WW II, retiring in Utah after co-owning a house moving business in California with brother Edmund. He lost his sweetheart of 65 years in 2003, Eva Parker Newton, whom he married in the Hawaiian temple in 1938. He left a rich legacy of hard work, spiritual commitment and was a devoted family man and friend to many.
He is survived by two brothers; George (Honolulu) and Edmund (California) Newton, his daughter Gwen Anderson (Orem), grandsons Keoni (wife Marcela), Kyle and Grant Anderson, and great grandchildren Maile and Logan Anderson. His long life is a testament that happiness is possible through faith and devotion to a loving God.
A viewing will be held Friday, October 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The funeral will be Saturday, October 20 with a second viewing at 9:45 AM, and service at 11:00 AM. All services will be held at the Sunset Heights 5th Ward, 1101 West 600 South in Orem, and burial will be at the Orem City Cemetery. Online condolences may be submitted to www.serenicare.com