Glenn Rogers

Glenn Rogers 69, passed away on May 14, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 2, 1953, to Will and Dewalla Bushhead Rogers. He married Karen Mayo; they later divorced and is presently married to Loretta Savala. Glenn grew up in different places such as Enterprise, St. George and Kaibab Az. Glenn’s education started in Enterprise and St George and graduated from Fredonia High school in 1973. He was a well-educated man. He was employed at M&S turquoise as a silversmith for over 20 years. Glenn was a United States Army Veteran Affiliated artillery unit #222 from 1980-1986. He was a Cold War medal recipient. He was active in serving in the American legion also committed to daughters of the American revolution (DAR) to establish wreaths across America to honor the fallen soldiers of the Shivwits band of Paiutes. He was a member of the southwest conservatory board. Glenn served as a leader of his Shivwits band of Paiutes for many years. Kept active with his service band as a strong councilman. In his younger days he was active in sports and loved playing his guitar, hunting, fishing, cruising his reservation, listening to music, and attending concerts. Glenn’s passion was being an active monitor for the Colorado River preserving and protecting the river for eternity. Glenn was a member of the LDS church and believed in these teachings and also raised in his traditional Paiute ways and believed and practiced them in his daily life. Traditional values were so important to him this included being a sundancer, a member of the Native American church and a participant in the sweat lodge. He is survived by his wife Loretta Savala his children Amy Wall (Dominic Manning) Jared wall of St. George Utah, stepchildren Shanice Janson and Daniel Chavez of Albuquerque New Mexico, Brother Derek Rogers of Kaibab Arizona, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grand kids and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Will and Dewalla Bushhead Rogers, sister Susan, brothers Ranford, Harvey and David Rogers, 2 sons Jamie and Markie Rogers, 1 granddaughter Maria Ayala. Services will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Shivwits Indian Gymnasium located at 3684 North 6100 West Ivins, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to services from 2:00-2:45 p.m. at the same location. An all-night sing will follow services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Interment will take place on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 6:30 a.m. at the Shivwits Cemetery.

Glenn Rogers

October 2, 1953 - May 14, 2023