Thank you for visiting this memorial page honoring those who either graduated or would have graduated from Granger High School in 1965. We are honoring as many former classmates as we can find who have passed on. They were our friends, associates, teammates and, in some cases, our lifelong partners and companions. We also honor our veterans and those gallant young men who gave their all, in defense of the country they loved so much. To our MIA, James Schiele, we will never forget you and will continue to look forward to the day your remains are returned to the land of the free, the home of the brave.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the development of this memorial page, especially Diane Day Cooper, who would have graduated a Lancer were it not for her parents relocating their family in 1960. Without her, this would not have been possible. Thom Rich

“And each one there has one thing shared, they have sweated beneath the same sun, looked up in wonder at the same moon, and wept when it was all done, for bein' done too soon.” Neil Diamond

Friday, August 30, 2024

Robert Burgess

Robert J. Burgess passed away at home in Taylorsville, Utah on August 30, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on January 8, 1947, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Ernest and Marlys Burgess. He moved to Utah in 1951 and attended schools in Salt Lake City, Kearns, and Granger. He graduated from Granger High School where he met the love of his life, Sandra Wade. They were married on September 24, 1965. Bob said that marrying Sandy was the smartest thing he had ever done!

Although he was a Canadian citizen, Bob was drafted into the United States Army in 1966, where he served honorably. Bob and Sandy were the proud parents of one son, Jason D. Burgess, who was their pride and joy. Jason was dedicated to his parents, and he cared for his father during Bob's illness. 

Robert Burgess was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Wade Burgess and his parents, Ernest and Marlys Burgess. He is survived by his son, Jason Burgess (Lory), his brothers Rick Burgess (Keeley), Schylar Burgess (Brenda), nephews Whistler and Cole, and nieces Kelley and Lydia.

Bob worked for 30 years for SLC Corp., retiring in 2004. During his retirement he was able to build, restore and collect Hot Rods, with Sandy's blessing and Jason's assistance. Bob and Sandy loved to go camping in their travel trailer and were looking forward to many more trips together when Sandy passed away from cancer in 2018. After that, things were never quite the same for Bob. He appreciated his family and several special friends who supported him after Sandy's passing with visits, phone calls, and maintaining Sandy's beautiful flower garden. Bob was a generous man who contributed to the Huntsman Cancer Center, St. Jude's Hospital, and Sub for Santa projects. He was the neighborhood watchdog, keeping his subdivision safe. 

At Bob's request, no funeral or celebration of life events will be held, but Bob's family and friends are encouraged to celebrate his life and legacy in their hearts. Bob appreciated the medical team at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and his Hospice nurses. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, or give to a charity of your choice.

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