Douglass "Ray" Robertson Obituary (1931 - 2008)

Douglass Ray Robertson, age 77, passed away Nov 5, 2008 at home in South Jordan, after enduring, without complaint, a long, courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Payson, UT, Aug 27, 1931 in the home of his grandparents to the late Joseph Smith Robertson and Rhea Bills Robertson. After graduating from West High School, he served in the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Utah with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1959. He spent 33 years with Hercules Powder Co. He became Director of Space Programs and the Polaris A-3 Program. In 1987 he accepted a transfer to Radford, VA as Director of Programs Management at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. While in Virginia he served on the Montgomery County Regional Economic Development Commission. Ray was a faithful member of the LDS church. He served honorably in the Northern States mission. He was a gifted leader, serving as Bishop, Counselor in a Stake Presidency and other callings. In all his callings his love and example touched and inspired many lives. He had an unwavering and powerful testimony of Jesus Christ. On Mar 4, 1960, after a special friendship, he married and was sealed to Ann Evans in the Logan LDS Temple, for time and eternity. Love for each other was evident through the years as they enjoyed many happy times together with their family. Caring for his Wife and four children was the most important thing in his life. He had a “quiet” love for each of them. Celebrating his life are his wife and four incredible children: Jana Utley, CO; Jill Saunders (Dave), UT; Doug Robertson (Kim), TX; Lara Mullen (Joe), UT; and 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his Brother, Leon (Audrey), and Sister, Sharlene Ficklin (Norris). Viewing held Tue, Nov 11, 6-8pm, Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W So Jordan Pkwy (10600 So). Funeral held Wed, Nov 12, 2008, 11:30am, River Ridge 7th Ward, 10200 S 1300 W, South Jordan, UT. Viewing 10:00-11:00am. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates.