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In Loving Memory Of
Roger Kent Bardsley
1953—2022
Life & Legacy
Roger Kent Bardsley
May 2, 1953 — November 27, 2022
Tooele
On November 27, 2022, Roger Kent Bardsley peacefully passed at home after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Surviving family members include his wife, Glenda, his 6 children: Kimberly (Aldo), Robert (Jennifer), Matthew (Aubrey), Brett (Ashley), Leslie, Heather (Matthew); his 20 grandchildren; and his 3 siblings: David (Leigh), Karen (Shaun), Craig (Julie). Predeceased family members include his parents: Kent and Erma; his mother-in-law Norma; and his brother Randy.
Roger was born in Salt Lake City on May 2, 1953, and enjoyed an idyllic childhood filled with sports, family trips, paper routes, and swimming pools with siblings. In his youth he developed great wit and a dry sense of humor that would only get cheesier as he got older!
Roger lived a life full of service, dedicating 10 years to the Air Force and Army National Guards and two separate 2-year missions for his church in the Philippines and California. He spent his entire life volunteering in a variety of leadership roles within his church and within the Boy Scouts organization. With a deep love for the Stevensville community, Roger served 11 years as the Town Judge and Court Clerk and was twice elected to the School Board.
Roger and Glenda fell in love on a blind date, and for the next 46 years their love and devotion grew as they built their family and life together. Roger loved Glenda more than anything, and he consistently demonstrated this by word and deed.
Spending most of his professional career overseeing church facilities in Western Montana, Roger’s favorite job was being dad to his 6 children. Despite his extremely busy schedule, he somehow found time to individually father each child by coaching sports teams, planning camping trips and river floats, cheering at all their performances, and holding individual chats on Sundays. Through his example his children learned how to serve God, live true, and work hard.
While Roger will be missed as an honorable husband, father, grandfather, and friend, we are grateful to have been enriched by his incredible life and for the knowledge that families are forever.
Services will be held on December 10, 2022, at noon at the 13th Ward Chapel in Tooele (1025 Southwest Dr). A visitation will be held from 11:00 to 11:45 prior to the services. The services will also be streamed at https://zoom.us/j/94957347615?pwd=R0djTWlGOURnc0Z5cTF0cUJZS2Z4dz09, Passcode: Tooele13. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
May 2, 1953 — November 27, 2022
Tooele
On November 27, 2022, Roger Kent Bardsley peacefully passed at home after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Surviving family members include his wife, Glenda, his 6 children: Kimberly (Aldo), Robert (Jennifer), Matthew (Aubrey), Brett (Ashley), Leslie, Heather (Matthew); his 20 grandchildren; and his 3 siblings: David (Leigh), Karen (Shaun), Craig (Julie). Predeceased family members include his parents: Kent and Erma; his mother-in-law Norma; and his brother Randy.
Roger was born in Salt Lake City on May 2, 1953, and enjoyed an idyllic childhood filled with sports, family trips, paper routes, and swimming pools with siblings. In his youth he developed great wit and a dry sense of humor that would only get cheesier as he got older!
Roger lived a life full of service, dedicating 10 years to the Air Force and Army National Guards and two separate 2-year missions for his church in the Philippines and California. He spent his entire life volunteering in a variety of leadership roles within his church and within the Boy Scouts organization. With a deep love for the Stevensville community, Roger served 11 years as the Town Judge and Court Clerk and was twice elected to the School Board.
Roger and Glenda fell in love on a blind date, and for the next 46 years their love and devotion grew as they built their family and life together. Roger loved Glenda more than anything, and he consistently demonstrated this by word and deed.
Spending most of his professional career overseeing church facilities in Western Montana, Roger’s favorite job was being dad to his 6 children. Despite his extremely busy schedule, he somehow found time to individually father each child by coaching sports teams, planning camping trips and river floats, cheering at all their performances, and holding individual chats on Sundays. Through his example his children learned how to serve God, live true, and work hard.
While Roger will be missed as an honorable husband, father, grandfather, and friend, we are grateful to have been enriched by his incredible life and for the knowledge that families are forever.
Services will be held on December 10, 2022, at noon at the 13th Ward Chapel in Tooele (1025 Southwest Dr). A visitation will be held from 11:00 to 11:45 prior to the services. The services will also be streamed at https://zoom.us/j/94957347615?pwd=R0djTWlGOURnc0Z5cTF0cUJZS2Z4dz09, Passcode: Tooele13. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Mindy Durrant (Gilliland)
Mindy Durrant (Gilliland) has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Tree for Roger Bardsley
Dec 10, 2022
Frona Erickson
I was so sorry to hear about Roger. He was always such an amazing example to me growing up in Stevensville. He had an impact on so many lives! Praying for the whole family during this difficult time!
Dec 10, 2022
The Koyle Family
Glenda, we are so sad to hear of the loss of your dear companion, Roger. Thank you for your Christlike love and service on behalf of our family. The world is definitely a little less bright without his light. May God Bless you with family and friends to surround you during this time of grief and loss. Love, The Koyles
Dec 10, 2022
Bonnie Wischmeier
Dear Glenda and family- Bob and I were blessed to watch the Memorial Service today thanks to Zoom.
We laughed, we cried, we remembered all of our own wonderful experiences living and raising our family
in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley along with you and Roger and other dear friends. Your children are wonderful
and remembered their Dad in such loving ways today-we couldn’t help but smile. Our hearts were touched by Greg’s
words and his wonderful Spirit as well…God Bless you and your family and Roger until we meet again…
Dec 10, 2022
Sallye and Bill Astle
Dearest Family, We so love Roger and Glenda. They are a light to everyone they meet. What a perfect example of Jesus Christ their light is to the world. I love you Glenda baby always and forever. You are a shining star to me. Much love to you all. The last time we spend a dinner together at your house in Mt. Rog said he had not laughed this hard in a long , long time. For that we are so very blessed. Love you all, Sallye and Bill oxxoxo
Dec 8, 2022
Alta Seminary Faculty
Alta Seminary Faculty has purchased Lush Greenery Basket for Roger Bardsley
Dec 7, 2022
JoyLynn MWright
Goodbye Rodger until we meet again. You were a good man. I am a better person for having known you and Glenda.
Dec 7, 2022
Alan J. Hastings
Alan J. Hastings has purchased Eternal Friendship for Roger Bardsley
Dec 7, 2022
Bonnie Wischmeier
Received this news on December 5th… Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of a wonderful man. All our best to Glenda and children and grandchildren.
So grateful to be able to watch the live stream-what a blessing.
Bonnie and Bob Wischmeier
Dec 6, 2022
Shari Edwards
I’m very sorry, Glenda. This is such a hard part of life, and I don’t know what to say to comfort. Just hang on. I’ve always admired you.
Dec 6, 2022
Dann and Kathy Crist and families
So sorry to hear of his passing. Our love to the family.
Dec 6, 2022