Cathy Flinton

Cathy Baker (Bucci) Flinton passed away on September 22, 2016 at home in Orem, Utah after a courageous three year battle with ovarian cancer.

Cathy was born October 3, 1943 in Warsaw, New York to John and Eleanor Baker. She was the oldest of four children. She grew up in York, New York and was proud to be regarded as a farmer’s daughter.

Cathy married James J Bucci Sr. in August 1960. They had three children together; Tammy Bucci,  James J Bucci Jr. and Tracy Bucci Turybury. They later divorced.

On May 3, 1991 she was sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington DC Temple to Arthur Edward Flinton. After many wonderful years in Maryland, the majesty of the mountains and strong Mormon culture drew them to Utah.

Cathy was passionate about everything she did. She served for many years as a member and President of the board for RAH, an organization that provides recreational and social opportunities for special needs adults. She was known to be involved in multiple community and charitable organizations. She loved being outdoors, “playing in the dirt.” She loved gardening, planting and serving others. She served in many church callings, her favorite being Primary President. She loved children and would do anything to help any of them. She also served in the MTC and as a temple worker.

Cathy “Nana” had a very kind, genuine and outgoing personality. She was always thinking about everyone else and looking for ways to serve. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

She is survived by her husband Arthur Flinton; children Tammy Bucci of Orem, UT; James Bucci Jr. (Pamela) of Rush, NY; Tracy Turybury (Lyle) Orem, UT; Tony Flinton (Lori) Orlando, FL; Kevin Flinton (Heather) Eagle Mountain, UT; Amy Inniss (Dayne) Hollywood, FL; Lisa Flinton SLC, UT; siblings, William Baker (Kathy) Wyoming, NY; Susan Muoio (Carmen) Elyria, OH; Linda Baker Batavia, NY; 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her younger brother James Baker.

A viewing for the public will be held at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street Orem, UT, on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 pm and on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 9:30 am at the Suncrest Stake Center 90 North 600 West Orem, UT.  Funeral services will be held Saturday October 1, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Suncrest Stake Center, with the interment following at Orem City Cemetery, 1520 N  800 E, Orem, UT.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

RAH Services 815 N 800 W Provo, UT 84604

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