LeRoy William Feragen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LeRoy William Feragen at age 86 peacefully passed away after receiving a releasing blessing, surrounded by family on Saturday May 7, 2016 in a post acute care center in Salt Lake City Utah due to a head injury. On April 11, 2016 Roy was driving his wheel chair and became disoriented taking the wrong way home. After driving too far from home, he tried to turn around driving his wheelchair into an oil/lube station falling head first into a 6 foot cement pit. We wish to thank the 4 young men who came to his rescue so quickly. Roy was born May 4, 1930 to Lilly Strom Feragen, and Leif Kristian Feragen in S.L.C. Utah, who preceded him in death along with daughter-Patti Lee, Brothers Ron and Leif, sister Thelma, Grandson Brandon Feragen, and Granddaughter Ashley Boren. Roy is survived by daughters Debbie (Rick) Nordahl, Linda (Lynn) Southworth, Sheri (Dan) Weaver, Shawna (Fred) Feragen Domingo, Michelle (Scott) Hunsaker, Tracy (John) Boren, Stephanie (Troy) Bright , and one son Duane Feragen, 26 Grandchildren, and 46 Great Grandchildren. Roy was born the 1st of 8 children and is survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister:-Leonard (Velma) Feragen, Gordon Feragen, Clint (Trilby) Feragen , Carol Stephens. As sisters we will forever cherish the past 4 weeks we shared with our Dad and each other. Dad would watch his daughters banter, laughing back and forth, many times joining in with jokes himself. It was a loving bond made with heaven nearby, lovely moments shared with gratitude in our hearts. Dad appreciated his son Duane coming to beautifully play his guitar for him in the last week of his life. LeRoy learned to play the guitar and accordion by ear, taking after his Father who played the accordion by ear. LeRoy on his guitar, Grandpa Leif on the accordion, and his brothers playing some mean spoons, all singing and dancing the Polka with our dear Norwegian Grandmother has left our family with amazing memories. When we were young our Dad would also serenade daughters and friends in the evening on the front porch where neighbor kids all gathered to sing along. Our Dad had a beautiful voice receiving many requests and opportunities for him to play his guitar and sing so charmingly. Dad broke into song many times in the care center which were moments we treasure. Roy was always fixing cars, or a boat, getting go carts, and totegotes etc. for his children to enjoy with him. He loved to go to the mountains just to enjoy nature, climbing mountains on the hunts and going fishing as much as possible which built memories that shortcomings couldn't replace. Roy was thrilled to be invited to be in the Taylorsville Veterans parade in 2015 as one of the Grand Marshals where he was presented with an encased, engraved U.S. Flag. We wish to thank Mayor Larry Johnson of Taylorsville for honoring our father, who served in the Navy on the USS ValleyForge at age 19. May peace be your companion as it is ours. Til Sammen i himmel (Norwegian for “Together in Heaven) To honor Roy’s wishes, he has been cremated. For those who wish to share final thoughts and memories with his family There will be a Memorial Gathering from 1:00 pm to 2:30 on Saturday May 14, 2016 at at the LDS Church Cultural Hall on 915 Peach Blossom DR. (off of 9000 South), Sandy, Utah. A Family prayer will be offered at 2:30pm. {Directions: turn East at 9140 South off 700 East, turn left on Peach Blossom Dr., Church is at the end of road}

LeRoy William Feragen

May 4, 1930 - May 7, 2016