Robert Byron Barger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Byron Barger our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on April 20, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born August 11, 1933 in Torrey, Utah to Loren S. Barger and Edith Gifford Barger. He was married to Darlene Marie Mair Barger, they were married in Elko, Nevada on November 7, 1959. Robert served in the US Navy, he served his military career on the USS Lucid, USS Symbol, and USS Shoveler. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing with his family. He had an awesome sense of humor, always making his family laugh. Robert lived for his grandchildren and great grandchildren, they would bring him joy and happiness. One of his favorite things on a Sunday morning was to go out to breakfast with his wife and family. Robert survived by Darlene M. Mair Barger and their children Bruce (Carol), Brent (Jeannine), and Mark (Mindy). His grandchildren Melissa, Andrew, Kassidi, Hayden, Skyler, Jourdan, Avery, Lindsey, Tyler, and Devin. His great grandchildren Jessica, Luke, Cooper, Ryan, Landon, and Hartlyn. Along with his sister Mavis B. Drabner. Robert is preceded in death by his father Loren S. Barger, his mother Edith Gifford Barger, his sisters Betty Adams, and Katherine Black, and three infant siblings. His funeral service will be determined. Information will be updated with service times and location. Robert always lived by and would say, “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” “Rise and shine! Off your ass and on to your feet, out of the shade and into the heat.” -Robert B. Barger

Robert Byron Barger

August 11, 1933 - April 20, 2015