Roger Thornton Groo

Roger Thornton GrooAugust 7, 1940 ~ June 3, 2017Roger Thornton Groo was born on August 7, 1940 to Earl and Nellie Groo in Lehi, Utah. On December 4, 1987, Roger and his wife, Pamela Jo Moe, were married at their home in Vernal, Utah.Roger was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Roger loved everything that had to do with the rodeo, hunting, fishing, and camping. He truly loved the mountains and his garden.Roger is survived by his wife Pam; daughters: Jana Lee and Linda (Greg); son, Wayne (Michelle); brothers and sisters-in-law: Leonard (Erma), Peggy Draney, Reed (Janice), Alan (Joann), Neldon (Peggy), Don (Liz), and LeAnn (Merrill); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and his little buddy Stretch.Roger is preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Nellie; brother, Denis; infant sister, Joann; and son, Lonnie.Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Western Park (302 East 200 South). A viewing will be held Monday, June 12, 2017 from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West) and from 9:45-10:45 on Tuesday at the Western Park. Interment will be in the Rock Point Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.Online Condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com .