Wayne Parker Roberts passed away surrounded by his loving familyMarch 12, 2018in Sandy, Utah.He was born in June 1928 in Joseph, Utah to Lawrence and Lizzie Ellen Roberts. He married his true love Florence Marie Slater Roberts in 1951.
Wayne proudly served with the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a dedicated employee of Hercules Powder Company where he worked as amachinist for 27 years. He was a lover of the outdoors where he enjoyed camping, floating the riverand working in the yard. His children and grandchildren will forever cherish the many camping and river trips they were able to share. He was a strong, spiritualand loving man of few words that enjoyed spending time with his family. An incredibly industrious handyman who found no job beyond his ability, often crafting his own tools to accommodate the needs of the job. He enjoyed sharing his passion for fixing things by including his children and grandchildren in many projects. Everyone knew that if they needed help with a project or were stumped trying to figure out how to complete a job, Wayne was the man to call.
Such few words can never convey the love we have for him. He left a lasting impression with everyone he came in contact with and we are all extremely grateful for the time we have spent with him. To say that he will be deeply missed is an understatement.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Lizzie, sister, Lorna, brother, Harvey and daughter, Carol. He is survived by his wife Florence, sister,Utahna, son, Steve (Verlinda), 4 grandchildren: Adam (Lenina) Curtis, Kacey Roberts, Lance (Winki) Roberts, Tiffany (Sam) Felt, and 10 great grandchildren: Nick,Caden, Madison, Connor, Tyler,Madachi, Kacey II, Soldier, Rowan, and Hudson.
Avisitation will beheldfrom 10:00-11:00AM at Good Shepard Lutheran Church(8575 S 700 E Sandy, Utah),followedbyafuneral service from11:00-12:30 PM on Friday, March 23, 2018. A graveside service with militaryhonors will be at Salt Lake City Cemetery (200 North \"N\" Street, SLC, Utah) at 1:30 PM.
Wayne held a special place in his heart for his loving and caring niece Elizabeth Carpenter.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Janice Roberts and the staff at Roberts Restaurant.
