Robert Kent Godfrey

Robert (Bob) Kent Godfrey, age 79, of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully in St. George, Utah, on Saturday, January 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born November 26, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Willard Horace Godfrey and Donna LaRue Canning Godfrey, joining his older brother, Willard (Will) Horace Godfrey Jr. Bob grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and also Denver, Colorado. After graduating from high school, serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Eastern Canada (President Monson being his Mission President), he attended Brigham Young University, receiving a BS degree in Engineering. He married for time and eternity, Gayle Barlow in the Salt Lake City Temple on July 23, 1965, and enjoyed 53 wonderful years together. In 1947, as a youth, Bob became active in the Boy Scouts of America. His scouting career was highlighted in 1987, when he received the highly respected Silver Beaver Award. He continued to serve many years in Scouting, helping many boys to earn their Eagle Scout award, including his two sons, Todd and Brad, and enjoyed watching his Grandsons receive theirs. He loved his family: wife and 6 children. He is survived by his wife, Gayle, children: Sonya Dona’ Sessions (husband Joel and children Tawni and Samantha), Robert Todd Godfrey (wife Rachel and children Byrton, Nathan, and Katelyn), Christina Rae Johnson (husband Tedd and children Charlie, Benny, and Henry), Crystal Lee Bartlett (husband Mark and children Corban, Sydnee, and Matthew, Daniel, Amanda, Michelle, Stephanie, and Sarah), Willard Brad Godfrey (wife Shaylin and children Aleah and Cade), Dawn Marie Hafen (husband Jason and children Ethan, McKay, Alycia, Jessica, Garrett, and Olivia), and his brother, Willard Horace Godfrey, Jr., age 81, (wife Sandra and children Dr. Ben, Shawn, and Kimberly). Bob’s family and Scouting is what he was most passionate about, while serving in his younger years. He also loved serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Scout Master and in the Youth program, Elder quorum President, counselor in the Bishopric, High Counselman, and many other positions, wherever the Lord wanted him to serve. He also loved traveling, serving in the Tempe, and volunteering at the Tuachan Amphitheater, in his retirement years. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 18, 2019, at the Desert Hills Church Building, 675 East Desert Hills Drive, St. George, UT. A viewing will be held at 10:00-10:45am, follow by the service at 11:00am. Following the service, interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Dr., St. George, UT. Our family wishes to thank all those who have shown love and support to our family, especially this past year.

Robert Kent Godfrey

November 26, 1939 - January 12, 2019