1940 ~ 2016
Roger Alan Barlow passed away at home on December 18, 2016. Roger was born August 14, 1940 in Salt Lake City to Newell Hjorth Barlow and Ruby Alice Parkin. He married Sherry Jacobsen Barlow on March 23, 1961. Shortly after getting married, they moved to Hawaii, where they started their family and made their home for the next eight years before moving back to Utah.
Roger had a lifelong love of learning, he had a vast knowledge of any subject that would come up. He was fascinated with science, he was inquisitive and loved learning about and discussing volcanoes, geology, the ocean, weather, and politics. He had a great love for his family and always made sure everyone was included and well-fed. He had a special way of connecting with everyone and accepting them for the person that they were. After conversations with Roger, his kind, observant words made you want to make the right choice over the easy choice. Spending any time with Roger left you feeling humble, wiser, and more grateful. Roger had a way of encouraging self-reflection. He taught us many lessons that we were unaware of at the time. He taught us all to never quit learning and never quit growing.
Roger had a great love and respect for nature, wildlife and the environment. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends fishing in Hawaii, fly fishing in the Uintahs, camping in Boulder Mountain and the Uintahs, gold prospecting in Arizona and the Caribou Mountains, and exploring ghost towns throughout the west. He especially enjoyed the time spent at the family cabin in Star Valley Wyoming.
Roger worked for Chevron for 35 years, at refineries in Hawaii and Salt Lake, where he was well liked and respected by fellow employees. He was remembered as a great supervisor, a kind person who treated everyone well, and a practical joker who loved getting a laugh out of people.
As a grandfather, he created many special memories for his grandkids and always made the best cheese toast. He thoughtfully spent time intertwining his own childhood memories into experiences for his grandkids. After retiring, Roger enjoyed traveling and adventuring with Sherry, visiting many places including Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, St Martin, and Guadalupe.
Roger lovingly and kindly cared for Sherry during her struggle with breast cancer, providing a beautiful example of a dedicated lifelong partnership.
Roger is survived by his six children; Jeffrey A. Barlow (Janet); Michael L. Barlow (Jessica); James E. Barlow (Rebecca); John T. Barlow (Kacy); Jake Barlow (Natalie); Christy Gourley (Dan). Also survived by his siblings Lynn (Marilyn); Brian (Kathi); Diane Farley (Randy); Merlin; Phillip; 20 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, cousins, close friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers Paul and Robert.
A celebration of Roger's life will be held in a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Roger's name to the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center https://www.voaut.org/donate or Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park http://www.fhvnp.org/donate/
Published in Deseret News on Dec. 24, 2016
Roger Alan Barlow passed away at home on December 18, 2016. Roger was born August 14, 1940 in Salt Lake City to Newell Hjorth Barlow and Ruby Alice Parkin. He married Sherry Jacobsen Barlow on March 23, 1961. Shortly after getting married, they moved to Hawaii, where they started their family and made their home for the next eight years before moving back to Utah.
Roger had a lifelong love of learning, he had a vast knowledge of any subject that would come up. He was fascinated with science, he was inquisitive and loved learning about and discussing volcanoes, geology, the ocean, weather, and politics. He had a great love for his family and always made sure everyone was included and well-fed. He had a special way of connecting with everyone and accepting them for the person that they were. After conversations with Roger, his kind, observant words made you want to make the right choice over the easy choice. Spending any time with Roger left you feeling humble, wiser, and more grateful. Roger had a way of encouraging self-reflection. He taught us many lessons that we were unaware of at the time. He taught us all to never quit learning and never quit growing.
Roger had a great love and respect for nature, wildlife and the environment. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends fishing in Hawaii, fly fishing in the Uintahs, camping in Boulder Mountain and the Uintahs, gold prospecting in Arizona and the Caribou Mountains, and exploring ghost towns throughout the west. He especially enjoyed the time spent at the family cabin in Star Valley Wyoming.
Roger worked for Chevron for 35 years, at refineries in Hawaii and Salt Lake, where he was well liked and respected by fellow employees. He was remembered as a great supervisor, a kind person who treated everyone well, and a practical joker who loved getting a laugh out of people.
As a grandfather, he created many special memories for his grandkids and always made the best cheese toast. He thoughtfully spent time intertwining his own childhood memories into experiences for his grandkids. After retiring, Roger enjoyed traveling and adventuring with Sherry, visiting many places including Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, St Martin, and Guadalupe.
Roger lovingly and kindly cared for Sherry during her struggle with breast cancer, providing a beautiful example of a dedicated lifelong partnership.
Roger is survived by his six children; Jeffrey A. Barlow (Janet); Michael L. Barlow (Jessica); James E. Barlow (Rebecca); John T. Barlow (Kacy); Jake Barlow (Natalie); Christy Gourley (Dan). Also survived by his siblings Lynn (Marilyn); Brian (Kathi); Diane Farley (Randy); Merlin; Phillip; 20 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, cousins, close friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers Paul and Robert.
A celebration of Roger's life will be held in a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Roger's name to the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center https://www.voaut.org/donate or Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park http://www.fhvnp.org/donate/
Published in Deseret News on Dec. 24, 2016
1940 ~ 2016
Roger Alan Barlow passed away at home on December 18, 2016. Roger was born August 14, 1940 in Salt Lake City to Newell Hjorth Barlow and Ruby Alice Parkin. He married Sherry Jacobsen Barlow on March 23, 1961. Shortly after getting married, they moved to Hawaii, where they started their family and made their home for the next eight years before moving back to Utah.
Roger had a lifelong love of learning, he had a vast knowledge of any subject that would come up. He was fascinated with science, he was inquisitive and loved learning about and discussing volcanoes, geology, the ocean, weather, and politics. He had a great love for his family and always made sure everyone was included and well-fed. He had a special way of connecting with everyone and accepting them for the person that they were. After conversations with Roger, his kind, observant words made you want to make the right choice over the easy choice. Spending any time with Roger left you feeling humble, wiser, and more grateful. Roger had a way of encouraging self-reflection. He taught us many lessons that we were unaware of at the time. He taught us all to never quit learning and never quit growing.
Roger had a great love and respect for nature, wildlife and the environment. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends fishing in Hawaii, fly fishing in the Uintahs, camping in Boulder Mountain and the Uintahs, gold prospecting in Arizona and the Caribou Mountains, and exploring ghost towns throughout the west. He especially enjoyed the time spent at the family cabin in Star Valley Wyoming.
Roger worked for Chevron for 35 years, at refineries in Hawaii and Salt Lake, where he was well liked and respected by fellow employees. He was remembered as a great supervisor, a kind person who treated everyone well, and a practical joker who loved getting a laugh out of people.
As a grandfather, he created many special memories for his grandkids and always made the best cheese toast. He thoughtfully spent time intertwining his own childhood memories into experiences for his grandkids. After retiring, Roger enjoyed traveling and adventuring with Sherry, visiting many places including Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, St Martin, and Guadalupe.
Roger lovingly and kindly cared for Sherry during her struggle with breast cancer, providing a beautiful example of a dedicated lifelong partnership.
Roger is survived by his six children; Jeffrey A. Barlow (Janet); Michael L. Barlow (Jessica); James E. Barlow (Rebecca); John T. Barlow (Kacy); Jake Barlow (Natalie); Christy Gourley (Dan). Also survived by his siblings Lynn (Marilyn); Brian (Kathi); Diane Farley (Randy); Merlin; Phillip; 20 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, cousins, close friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers Paul and Robert.
A celebration of Roger's life will be held in a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Roger's name to the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center https://www.voaut.org/donate or Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park http://www.fhvnp.org/donate/
Published in Deseret News on Dec. 24, 2016
Roger Alan Barlow passed away at home on December 18, 2016. Roger was born August 14, 1940 in Salt Lake City to Newell Hjorth Barlow and Ruby Alice Parkin. He married Sherry Jacobsen Barlow on March 23, 1961. Shortly after getting married, they moved to Hawaii, where they started their family and made their home for the next eight years before moving back to Utah.
Roger had a lifelong love of learning, he had a vast knowledge of any subject that would come up. He was fascinated with science, he was inquisitive and loved learning about and discussing volcanoes, geology, the ocean, weather, and politics. He had a great love for his family and always made sure everyone was included and well-fed. He had a special way of connecting with everyone and accepting them for the person that they were. After conversations with Roger, his kind, observant words made you want to make the right choice over the easy choice. Spending any time with Roger left you feeling humble, wiser, and more grateful. Roger had a way of encouraging self-reflection. He taught us many lessons that we were unaware of at the time. He taught us all to never quit learning and never quit growing.
Roger had a great love and respect for nature, wildlife and the environment. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends fishing in Hawaii, fly fishing in the Uintahs, camping in Boulder Mountain and the Uintahs, gold prospecting in Arizona and the Caribou Mountains, and exploring ghost towns throughout the west. He especially enjoyed the time spent at the family cabin in Star Valley Wyoming.
Roger worked for Chevron for 35 years, at refineries in Hawaii and Salt Lake, where he was well liked and respected by fellow employees. He was remembered as a great supervisor, a kind person who treated everyone well, and a practical joker who loved getting a laugh out of people.
As a grandfather, he created many special memories for his grandkids and always made the best cheese toast. He thoughtfully spent time intertwining his own childhood memories into experiences for his grandkids. After retiring, Roger enjoyed traveling and adventuring with Sherry, visiting many places including Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, St Martin, and Guadalupe.
Roger lovingly and kindly cared for Sherry during her struggle with breast cancer, providing a beautiful example of a dedicated lifelong partnership.
Roger is survived by his six children; Jeffrey A. Barlow (Janet); Michael L. Barlow (Jessica); James E. Barlow (Rebecca); John T. Barlow (Kacy); Jake Barlow (Natalie); Christy Gourley (Dan). Also survived by his siblings Lynn (Marilyn); Brian (Kathi); Diane Farley (Randy); Merlin; Phillip; 20 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, cousins, close friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers Paul and Robert.
A celebration of Roger's life will be held in a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Roger's name to the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center https://www.voaut.org/donate or Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park http://www.fhvnp.org/donate/
Published in Deseret News on Dec. 24, 2016
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