Robert "Bob" Covington, 84, passed away 12 December 2017. He was born on Christmas Eve 1932 in Orderville, Utah a son of Orsel and Nellie Covington. He graduated from Grantsville High School in 1951 where he served as Student Body President. He went on to honorably serve in South Korea for the U.S. Army, where he received training to become a mechanic. He worked as a fire truck mechanic at Hill Air Force Base until he retired in 1988 as Vehicle Maintenance Branch Chief. From visiting Egypt to receiving Air Force One, he thoroughly enjoyed his work and loved to tell of the adventures he had through his employment.
He married Marilyn Harris 21 July 1955. They had four children and created a wonderful life together. Their travels took them all across the country as far as Hawaii and the Caribbean, but their favorite destination was always camping with family and friends at Panguitch Lake. During those trips, Bob could be found fishing, cooking delicious breakfasts and playing cards.
Bob was a cowboy at heart. As a young man, he spent time working on ranches and taming wild horses. This experience translated into a love of western novels, cowboy boots (despite his wife's objection) and classic country music. His stories, smile and wonderful laugh will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Rae Jean Masseth; and granddaughter, Melanie Otterstrom.
Interment, Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park.
He married Marilyn Harris 21 July 1955. They had four children and created a wonderful life together. Their travels took them all across the country as far as Hawaii and the Caribbean, but their favorite destination was always camping with family and friends at Panguitch Lake. During those trips, Bob could be found fishing, cooking delicious breakfasts and playing cards.
Bob was a cowboy at heart. As a young man, he spent time working on ranches and taming wild horses. This experience translated into a love of western novels, cowboy boots (despite his wife's objection) and classic country music. His stories, smile and wonderful laugh will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Rae Jean Masseth; and granddaughter, Melanie Otterstrom.
Interment, Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park.
Robert "Bob" Covington, 84, passed away 12 December 2017. He was born on Christmas Eve 1932 in Orderville, Utah a son of Orsel and Nellie Covington. He graduated from Grantsville High School in 1951 where he served as Student Body President. He went on to honorably serve in South Korea for the U.S. Army, where he received training to become a mechanic. He worked as a fire truck mechanic at Hill Air Force Base until he retired in 1988 as Vehicle Maintenance Branch Chief. From visiting Egypt to receiving Air Force One, he thoroughly enjoyed his work and loved to tell of the adventures he had through his employment.
He married Marilyn Harris 21 July 1955. They had four children and created a wonderful life together. Their travels took them all across the country as far as Hawaii and the Caribbean, but their favorite destination was always camping with family and friends at Panguitch Lake. During those trips, Bob could be found fishing, cooking delicious breakfasts and playing cards.
Bob was a cowboy at heart. As a young man, he spent time working on ranches and taming wild horses. This experience translated into a love of western novels, cowboy boots (despite his wife's objection) and classic country music. His stories, smile and wonderful laugh will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Rae Jean Masseth; and granddaughter, Melanie Otterstrom.
Interment, Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park.
He married Marilyn Harris 21 July 1955. They had four children and created a wonderful life together. Their travels took them all across the country as far as Hawaii and the Caribbean, but their favorite destination was always camping with family and friends at Panguitch Lake. During those trips, Bob could be found fishing, cooking delicious breakfasts and playing cards.
Bob was a cowboy at heart. As a young man, he spent time working on ranches and taming wild horses. This experience translated into a love of western novels, cowboy boots (despite his wife's objection) and classic country music. His stories, smile and wonderful laugh will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Rae Jean Masseth; and granddaughter, Melanie Otterstrom.
Interment, Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park.
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