William Barkdull

William Denton Barkdull “Bill”

March 5, 1951 ~ April 11, 2019

Bill, 68, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home in Hooper, with his family by his side.

He was born March 5, 1951 to Arland Ray Barkdull and Aleene Morgan Barkdull. In 1974, Bill married RD Smitty and together with her three children, Troy (Merilee), Todd (Rayelynn) and Tisa; they built a beautiful family.

Bill was raised in Farmington, Utah where he played baseball, football and helped with the family garden that he was so proud of. He would always bring various veggies to all of his neighbors, coworkers, family and friends.

He found joy in working with his hands. He created many different crafts out of wood, leather and metal just from seeing something or an idea that he came up with.

Bill enjoyed spending time chariot racing with his dad, brothers, and friends and with his extended family. He was a member of the Beehive Chariot Racing Association and adult riding clubs for many years.

He enjoyed hard work and spent his spare time helping build the future for his grand and great-grandkids. Bill made all of their events happen from soccer, queening, parades and Jr. Rodeo to teaching them to trap shoot and fish. He was their hero “Poppy Bill”.

Bill is survived by his mother, brothers, Kevin (Robyn), Brice (Jayne), Kray (Christie), Barry (Jamie) and sisters, Raelene (Doug) Kennedy, Linae Barkdull, Zan Alder, and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, brother, Brent Barkdull and grandparents.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Hooper Cemetery, 5290 South 6300 West. The family will meet with friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South.

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