Roy Heagren

Alfred LeRoy (Roy) Heagren, 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was born on October 4, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harry Leroy Heagren & Ann Grace Betts Heagren. Roy was raised by his grandparents Alfred & Edith Betts at the age of 2 when his mother was taken from this earth life at an early age. Roy graduated from South High School in 1944 and served honorably in the National Guard.

Roy obtained his college degree from Stevens Henagars College and went to work for Texas El Paso Gas as an auditor for a few years and then spent the next 28 years working in auditing with the State of Utah Tax Commission. He married Clem McMullin in 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple.  Roy found joy in nature, wood working and family history. Some of his favorite pastimes included bird watching, hunting, fishing, working on his cabin and researching family history. Roy was a member of the LDS Church, and served in various positions and organizations of the church, but his favorite was genealogy and family history. His children were his pride and joy. He supported them in their activities. He was involved with his wife Clem's dance recitals and plays. He was instrumental in starting up the Bingham Little League Football program in order for his two sons to play.

Roy passed away on August 23, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Clem; daughter, Kathy (Swenson). He is survived by his daughter, Colette Butterfield (Kent); son, Mark Heagren (Tracy); son, Mike Heagren (LeAnne); son-in-law, Mike Swenson; sister-in-law, Jackie McMullin; grandchildren, Sam, Penny, Alex, Katelyn; Jamie, Jake, Kyle, Camille, Thomas; Carmen; Zach, Damon, Ian; great-grandchildren, Taeler, Brooks, Daxon, Cash; Triston, Hayden; Gavin, Gracin, Emery; Shara, Hunter, Everdean; Jarom, Makayla, Aubree, Caiden; Kennedy, Kate, James, Lucy, Owen; Bridger, Bennett, Camden; Alexia, Parker, Stockton, Beckham; Niko, Jace; many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St, Midvale, Utah. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the River 2nd Ward, located at 10400 South 1540 West, South Jordan, Utah, with a viewing prior from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Online guest book. Interment at the South Jordan City Cemetery.