Naomi Elizabeth "Liz" Burton Obituary (2016)

Naomi Elizabeth Burton, 90, passed away on October 29th, 2016. Naomi, or Liz as she preferred, was born to Pearl and Harry Unruh in Medford, Oregon on December 8th, 1925. Liz always had a passion for adventure. She traveled extensively throughout the United States as an Arthur Murray dance instructor and performer for the USO during World War II and continued her travels well into her 80's. She was also an avid gardener and was known for her yard being filled with colorful flowers. Liz had a vibrant personality and touched the lives of her family with her unwavering support for them as well as anyone she met through her kindness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Pearl; brothers, Roy, Abe, and Fay; sister Opal and husband Harold Burton. Liz is survived by her daughters, Sherry McGuire, and Arda Renee Johnson; grandson, Kristopher; step-grandchildren, Sherri and James; great-granddaughters Arianna and Rylie; step-great-granddaughters, Michelle and Nicole. A Celebration of Life will be held for Liz in the Sunset Room, adjacent to Papa Leone's Pizza in the English Village on Sunday, December 11th at 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm. Lunch provided. Donations in lieu of flowers should go to Hospice of Havasu. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Liz and her family at www.lietzfrazefuneralhome.com.