Roger Clinton Morrow

Roger was born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, the youngest child of Floyd and Jessie Morrow. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Gloria Morrow, and a loving father to six children: Ryan (Lani), Rod (Kim), Jeremy (deceased 1976), Justin (Aislinn), Jessica (Mick), and Melanie (Ryan). He leaves behind 26 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was also cherished by his two late siblings, Don Morrow, and Joan Naylor. His family remembers him as their hero—someone who consistently put others before himself and left every person better than he found them.

Roger dedicated his life to service, both professionally and personally. He served as a police officer for the cities of Oakland and San Leandro, California, working in various capacities, including as a Traffic Division Officer, SWAT Sniper, Lead Accident Investigator, Department Armorer, and later retired while serving a second assignment in the Motorcycle Division, which was the true love of his professional career. His commitment to law enforcement was matched by his devotion to his family and his many talents.

Beyond his professional achievements, Roger was a man of deep faith and unwavering dedication to those around him. As a young missionary, he served in Hamburg, Germany. Later in life, he served as a church service missionary on Temple Square, providing security. As a former Bishop, he lived as a Christlike disciple and always sought to uplift others. He prided himself on being prepared and living according to the Spirit.

Roger spent a lifetime developing and sharing his many talents. He was a skilled draftsman, architect, leather craftsman, bootmaker, woodworker, and artist. He also mastered knife making, jewelry crafting, and calligraphy. You could always find Roger tinkering in his shop on some new project. He had entertainment in his blood, and his personality reflected that. In his youth, Roger learned to tap dance and play the trumpet and guitar, developing a beautiful singing voice. Later in life, he learned to play the piano, organ, and harmonica, among various other fun and quirky instruments, making him a delightful entertainer.

Roger had a passion for gardening and maintaining his home—not a Saturday went by without him and his sons working in the yard, with his detailed, checkbox-style chore chart nearby. Never one to hire a service professional or laborer, he relied on himself and his three sons to get the job done.

A military veteran, Roger honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division. He was also actively involved in Scouting, serving as a Scoutmaster for all three of his sons.

He had a passion for high-adventure activities, including camping and backpacking throughout the years, even in the heavy Sierra snow, traversing the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim with his young children, and covering every corner of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. He was an avid lifelong cyclist, and led an annual multi-day ride from the Bay Area to Yosemite with the young men riding alongside. They concluded their epic cycling adventures in San Simeon, California, visiting Hearst Castle.

Roger’s legacy of service, faith, craftsmanship, and the development of his many beautiful talents will live on in the lives of those he touched and the family he raised. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday February 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Larkin Riverton located at 3688 West 12600 South, Riverton, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 10:00-1145am.

Interment to take place at Riverton City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the General Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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