Judge Robert L. Newey

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Judge Robert L. Newey, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, with his beloved wife, Dawn and his family at his bedside.

He was born November 28, 1923 in Ogden, Utah to Joseph and Roberta Moyes Newey, the eldest of three children. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his sister, Afton (Art) Casbeer, Missoula, MT; and Joseph (Margaret) Newey, Salt Lake City.

Bob married Kathleen (Cammy) Grant, August 20, 1946. Together they had four children. They were later divorced. Bob married Dawn Marie Tuft, September 3, 1986. They enjoyed a wonderful 24 years traveling around the world together, golfing, skiing, friends and family.

Judge Newey attended the University of Idaho at Moscow where he played drums in a ''Big Band" and loved to dance. He left college life to serve his country in WWII. He entered the Army Air Corp Pilot Cadet program. After receiving his pilot wings he became a Martin B-26 pilot in the 9th Air Force in the European theater flying missions from France into Germany and Austria. He continued his service as an officer in the Air Force Reserve until his retirement as Lt. Colonel including serving as Judge Advocate .

Judge Newey graduated from Utah State University in 1948 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration with minors in economics and political science. He graduated from the Stanford Law School in 1951 and returned to his Ogden roots to begin his law practice.

He was appointed Assistant District Attorney, January 1953. He became a partner in the firm Lamph, Anderson and Newey. He served as Chief Deputy District Attorney for the Second Judicial District until 1968. Judge Newey was elected to three successive terms as the Weber County Attorney. During this time, Judge Newey personally prosecuted many high profile homicide cases, including the ''Hi-Fi'' case in 1974.

Judge Newey became acutely interested in Juvenile Justice, feeling criminals could be prevented if they were successfully treated before they reached the adult system.

Governor Scott Matheson appointed Judge Newey to the Second District Juvenile Court August 1, 1981. He served the Juvenile Court system for more than 20 years.

Judge Newey served as President of the Weber County Bar Association, President of the Statewide Association of Prosecutors, served on the Appelate Court, served as an Arbitrator, and served on the Board of Directors for the National District Attorneys Association. He was selected as a Master of the Bench of the American Inn of Court, Sutherland Inn II.

In 1977, Governor Matheson appointed Judge Newey to the Utah State Board of Regents where he served for eight years.

He served as a member of the Ogden Chamber of Commerce on the military affairs committee, was past President of the Ogden Exchange Club and past President of the Ogden Golf and Country Club.

Bob continued his love of music and drums. He was an avid golfer and skier, but his first love was flying. He also had a lifelong love for learning and set a great example for his children and grandchildren. Bob remained a loyal ''Ogden Boy'' and served his community throughout his life.

Bob is survived by his wife Dawn, his four children, Robert S. (Lela) Newey, Park City; Michelle (Rory) Weaver, Smithfield; Nancy (Rex) Allen, Midway; Marty (Julie) Newey, Centerville; 22 grandchildren, all of which he shared a loving personal relationship. He also loved and enjoyed his 40 great-grandchildren.

The family expresses their deep appreciation to the Doctors, nurses and staff of the McKay-Dee Hospital for their extraordinary professional and loving care given to Bob.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 5th at 2 p.m. at Lindquist''s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.

Friends may call at the mortuary Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary.

Interment, Lindquist''s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., where military honors will be accorded by Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund, or a charity of your choice.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com