Iris Eleanor Dayton, 80 of St. Anthony, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg.

Iris was born on April 27, 1939 in Winnsboro, South Carolina to Michael Whitney and Cornelia Goff Crosland. She was raised and attended schools in Winnsboro. She left school early to help care for terminally ill sister. After her sisters passing she began working for a time until meeting and marrying Gary L Dayton. They were married July 8, 1957 in Columbia, South Carolina. They soon moved to St. Anthony, Idaho where their children Scott and Tina were born. They moved to California around 1965 where Gary worked for VETCO as a machinist and Iris raised the children. After retirement they moved to back to South Carolina for a year and then returned to St. Anthony, residing in Twin Groves in 2005.

Iris enjoyed crocheting and reading especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Iris is survived by her husband Gary; children Scott Dayton and Tina (Tim) Silvestri of Ojai, California; 3 sisters, Mary, Joyce and Jolene; grandchildren Tyson, Cody and Ali; and great grandchildren, Sophia, Chole, Marco, Carlo, Leo, Megan, Amy, Tater and Karter. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Anthony LDS Stake Center, 247 East 4th North.