George Harley

George Robinson “Bob” Harley, Jr., 78, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. He was born in Custer, South Dakota, on August 20, 1935, the son of George R. Harley, Sr. and Bessie Pearl Jones. Bob was raised and schooled in Custer and graduated from Custer High School Class of 1953. Shortly before graduation, he enlisted in the South Dakota National Guard. He then served in the USMC during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal in December of 1956. George continued his service in the National Guard both in South Dakota and later Utah for many years. He married his sweetheart, Carol Ann Kennedy on December 21, 1957 and they enjoyed nearly 56 years as best friends. They began raising their four children together in Igloo, South Dakota where the Black Hills Army Depot was. They moved to Roy, Utah in 1965, then Sunset in 1971, and back to Roy in 2006. Carol joined the US Army Reserve in 1974 and by 1981 the entire family was serving in the military together. That legacy of service has continued to bless our Nation until the present time. George and Carol have attended St. Mary Catholic Church since 1965, holding several positions, George as a member and later President of the Men’s Club. He was a member of the American Legion, a Patriot Guard Rider, but most importantly was a dedicated family man. George loved hunting, fishing with Walt, and camping with his family and friends. He was a true handyman and an avid woodworker. He enjoyed gardening and ‘straining Carol’s equanmity’. He loved the computer and most recently games on his Kindle. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and harmonica. George is survived by his loving wife, Carol A. Harley, Roy; children, Michelle Ann Harley-Lloyd, West Valley; Kevin Ray (Mindi) Harley, Roy; Bret Allan (Lisa) Harley, Radcliffe, KY; and Richard Robert (Nicole) Harley, Syracuse; 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, William LeRoy, Orville Glen, Oleta Wyatt, Elizabeth Ann Hall, Walter Larry, and Raymond Edgar. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven, followed by military honors and cremation. Friends may visit with family on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. with Wake at 7 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Rd. at a later date, where full military honors will be accorded. The family wishes to thank the Bonneville Dialysis Center where he had been receiving care these last four years. They also acknowledge the kind and faithful services of Weber County Ride. Donations can be made to St. Mary Building Fund.

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