Roy Rasmussen

On Saturday, March 5th, 2022, Roy Gene Rasmussen, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at the age of 67.

Roy was born on July 13th, 1954 in Idaho Falls, ID to Elmer and Dorothy Rasmussen. Roy grew up on a farm along with his sister and four brothers. Roy served his LDS mission to New Zealand and was an alumni of Brigham Young University. He was the sole proprietor of Roy Rasmussen CPA PC for thirty-five years in Salt Lake City, UT. He married his eternal companion Susan, in the Washington D.C. Temple on May 5th, 1977. They later enjoyed raising their children in Sandy, UT.

Roy loved to hike and was often found on mountain peaks and desert trails throughout the western states. He passed on his adventurous spirit and love of nature to his children. Roy and Susan loved to travel and visited many countries and historical places. Roy’s family road trips were legendary. National Parks were held close to his heart, as well as wild scenic vistas. Roy loved his beloved Wasatch Peaks and was often found at the top of Wolverine Peak.

Roy’s green thumb was the envy of all the neighborhood with his wide variety of plants. He loved working in his garden and tending to his koi pond that he designed and built himself. Roy was known for his quick wit, humor, infectious smile, playfulness, athleticism, wisdom, generosity and integrity. He had a love for continued learning and was a gifted teacher.

Most of all Roy had boundless love for his family, especially when it came to his grandchildren. He had eleven grandchildren that each proved to be well matched in play wrestling and keeping up on the trails. He was the best Papa in the Galaxy!

He is preceded in death by his parents and his eldest son, David McCabe. He is survived by his wife Susan, his children Stephanie (James), Robert (Marisa), Danielle (Jon), and Melissa (Michael), his eleven grandchildren, and his siblings Thayne (Angela), Jay (Janis), Lyle (Beverly), Curt (Bonnie) and Ann
(Ken).

Viewing will be held Friday March 11, 2022 from 6-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley located at 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 12, 2022 at 11:00 am at Union 5th Ward Chapel located at 7784 S. Highland Drive, Cottonwood Heights with a viewing from 10-10:45 prior to the service. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.