Darwin Cleal Roush Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Darwin Cleal Roush (89yrs) passed away on August 26, 2017 in the SLC Veteran’s Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Uriah Jackson Roush and LeOra Neeley. He was a true man of God. His three highest priorities were service to his God, to his family and to his country. He served several missions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with his wife, Carolyn. He served his country during World War II in the Navy. He was a true entrepreneur and had many businesses. He loved his time involved with the scouting program. He was an avid deer hunter. He had a tender heart. Many people have been touched by his love of rocks. He has passed out over 10,000 polished rocks to others. Reminding people to be grateful and positive. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Parkinson Roush, two sons, Darwin Gary (Maxine), Gary Keith (April), and six daughters, Patti Zierse (Bill), Penni Crowther (Rick), Diane Johnson (Robert), Susan Jones (Mike), Marilyn Sudweeks (Paul), Sandra Montague (Kyle), 34 grandchildren and 91 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 31 at 11 a.m. in the Edge Cliff Ward Chapel: 1600 E. Buttercup (10075 S.) Dr. Sandy, UT 84092. The viewing will be on Wednesday, August 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Edge Cliff Ward Chapel. Special heart felt gratitude goes out the Veteran’s hospital for the many years of amazing service to Darwin (rockman) and keeping him here with us as long as he was. Thank you!

Darwin Cleal Roush

May 22, 1928 - August 26, 2017