Glen Larsen Badger

Glen Larsen Badger, 83, died at his Bountiful home with family nearby Tuesday morning, February 15, 2011. He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Glen was born May 31, 1927 in Heyburn, Idaho, the ninth child of George Ephraim and Eva Jane (Larsen) Badger. He grew up on the family farm along the Snake River where, after chores were done, he hunted ducks with his dog Bounce, fished, swam and ice skated with brothers and friends. He attended Heyburn schools and excelled in basketball and track--activities he enjoyed the rest of his life. He went on to Utah State University and in 1949 married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Handy, in the Logan Utah Temple.

The couple set up home in Salt Lake City and began a life centered around family and church. After early work in the refrigeration and heating trades he turned to sales, ultimately represented automotive equipment lines in Utah, Idaho, and other western states--work he loved and continued until into his 70''s. The family moved to Bountiful in 1966.

Glen filled many church callings including Stake Mission, scouting and young men''s programs, the Seventies, two bishoprics and ordinance work in the Salt Lake and Bountiful Temples. He was an avid gardener and central figure in family camping, boating and hunting trips and backyard gatherings. He had a special appreciation for older people, sharing his generous heart and easy laugh with aged ward members and friends, and tending to his brothers.

Glen is survived by his wife Arlene (Handy); children Susan, Janice, Cindy, Kermit (Taunya), Bradley (Christine) and Holly; fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and brother George (Winnie).

Services to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 am. Saturday, February 19 at the Mueller Park Stake Center, 1800 E. Mueller Park Road. A visitation will be held at Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary 727 N. 400 E. Friday, February 18 from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:45-10:45 am. prior to the services. Interment Bountiful City Cemetery.