My dad’s funeral was Tuesday. The proceedings were wonderful.
Here is a copy of the program [I've got to find my copy and then I'll post it]*.
Here is also a copy of my remarks for the Life Sketch for Rodger Lorin Scoville, May 20, 2008. This was an honor and privilege to talk about my dad. Also it felt healing to think about him and the good that he did throughout his life.
I have also included links to see the photo I took of my dad’s obituary in the Deseret News. It was the same in the Salt Lake Tribune. I have also located the written text so you can read what it says.
Dr. Rodger Scoville
Delta
1945 – 2008
Dr. Rodger Lorin Scoville, age 62, was born November 2, 1945, and raised in Alberta, Canada to Ellsworth Earl and Annetta Gibb Scoville. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the French East Mission and was a faithful member throughout his life. He married his beautiful bride, Mary Michie, on October 2, 1969. He studied French and German at BYU then obtained a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Logan College.
He practiced Chiropractics in Delta, Utah since 1984. He was actively involved in the community and state in many different capacities from Delta City Council to the Utah Chiropractic Physicians Board. He was very proud to serve on the Delta City Fire Department since 1986, including Fire Chief for several years.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he passed away May 16, 2008, after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife: Mary; children: Juliette (Aaron) Muir, Smithfield, UT; John-Paul (Mary Ann) Scoville, Gilbert AZ; Spencer Lee (Jonene) Scoville, Richfield, UT; Amie (Mathew) Levine, Asheville, NC; David Phillip (Marlene) Scoville, Provo, UT; Sarah Scoville, Mesa, AZ; and Rachel Scoville, Mesa, AZ; grandchildren: Alex, Shaelea, Abigail, Oscar, Mackenzie, Isabella, Lilly, Max, Ian, and Henry; brothers and sisters: Earl (Celanie) Scoville, Medicine Hat, AB, Canada; Mary Ann (Randy) Lewis, Edmonton, AB, Canada; Jane (Bob) Milner, Medicine Hat, AB, Canada; Stewart (Gail) Scoville, Price, UT.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 11 am at the Delta 1st Ward, 222 W 200 N, Delta, UT. Friends may call Monday evening, 7-8 pm, at the Nickle Mortuary, 190 S Center Street, Delta, Utah, and at the church Tuesday, 9:30-10:40 am. Interment at Sutherland, Utah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Perpetual Education Fund or a charity of your choice in Rodger’s name
Published Obituaries: KUTV Website, Utah Tributes.com, Deseret News, Salt Lake Tribune, Millard County Chronical Progress (For a week or two).
Then I’ve added a portion of the Guest found on the Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune to document the remarks made by others about my dad and messages to my mom and our family.* This is just a portion of them up until May 20, 2008.
Deseret News/Salt Lake Tribune Guest Book
for Dr. Rodger Lorin Scoville
May 20, 2008
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family Mary. I remember the Scoville’s from years gone by when our family lived in Raymond. May Father in Heaven Comfort each of you at this most difficult time.
With Friendship and Love,
Mary (McGilvary/Hancock) Phillips (Murray, UT)
May 19, 2008
Mary and family,
It was such a great surprise to see you and Rodger at your “Aunt Illa’s” (my next door neighbor) a few months ago. I was saddened when Illa told me that Rodger was ill.
You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Michelene Jex
Michelene Jex (Salt Lake City, UT)
May 19, 2008
Our family loved Rodger and will miss knowing he is in Delta and available for Gibb reunions and family connections. We loved your visit in March 19th, and lasting memories of Rodger and his love for genealogy. Ronald sends his love and Marilyn and Lorraine and I will attend the funeral on Tuesday. We love you Mary and pray you will find peace in your home and with your children.
Aunt Ila Gibb (Ken)
Ila Gibb (Salt Lake City, UT)
May 19, 2008
Dear Mary:
I was so saddened to hear of Rodger’s illness and passing. I have so many fond memories of his parents and your family.
Please accept our condolenses and know that you are in our prayers.
Love,
Barbara Gibb Bell and family (San Clemente, CA)
May 19, 2008
Dear Family
Sorry on Lost of Roger. He was Great man. It was fun say to Hi to him Angels Are Watching. He was my
Neighbor down the Street. Love Jenny Timothy
Jenny Timothy (Delta, UT)
May 18, 2008
Dear Mary and Family,
Kind thoughts and sympathies are sent across the miles from North Carolina to all of you. May the love of friends and family always be a source of comfort to you. Truly a handsome picture of Rodger, looks like when we were all together at Mat and Amie’s wedding in Colorado.
Love and hugs to all of you,
Naomi and Ron Levine (Weaverville, NC)
May 18, 2008
Dear Mary and Family,
Just want to say how much we will miss Roger he was a great and wonderful guy. Mary you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Lots of hugs.
Love Jennifer Wilkes Hickman and the kids.
Jennifer Hickman (Delta, UT)
It was wonderful to so many familiar and new faces as we spoke to those who knew my dad and a common refrain that I heard over and over again. “Your father was a good man.” “He helped me so much.” At the family history center, chiropractic office, fire department, people felt that this was the least they could do for such a wonderful man. I love you, Dad!
Additional comments have been made on my previous blog post about my father’s passing. Check them out, friends from Provo and Delta, and cousins. Another section with a comment from the Pruitt’s.
We’ve received flowers, food that has taken care of us for days, many cards and notes, visits. It has been wonderful. Thank you.
