In loving memory of

Bud Rogers
February 8, 1960 - January 14, 2020

William Bud Rogers
Age 59, longest living resident of Dutch John, UT and the towns first mayor, passed away peacefully in his home on January 14th, 2020 after a hard battle with cancer. He was born on February 8th, 1960 in Sasebo Japan on a U.S. Naval base to his parents, Bill and Connie Rogers. He married the love of his life, Julie, on November 17th, 1984. Together they had two children, Amy and Kali.
Bud was a hard worker and loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked for Questar in Clay Basin for 25 years and then an additional 15 years for Solar Turbines. He loved to spend time with his family and adored his grandsons very much. Bud loved hanging out on his boat, fishing, playing his many guitars, and looking for rocks.
He is survived by his wife, Julie; daughters, Amy (David) McDonald of Dutch John and Kali Rogers of Vernal, UT, brother John A. (Shari) Rogers of Vernal, UT, sister Janet M. (Roger) Allred, grandsons Gage, John, Jameson, and Chandler and many other family members.
Bud was very dearly loved by family and friends alike and will be missed very much by alllove you see you HP, Brother, Dad, Papa.
A celebration of life will be held on February 8th, 2020 at 11 am at the Flaming Gorge Elementary School in Dutch John, UT.

A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday February 8, 2020, 11:00AM at the Flaming Gorge Elementary School (135 Fifth Avenue, Dutch John, Utah). Online condolences may be share at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to theHuntsman Cancer Foundation.

Tributes

Uncle Bob wrote on Feb 3, 2020:

"Julie,Amy,Kali,Johnny,Janet and families...........There arent words enough to express how sad we were when Buddy passed........It leaves a void in our hearts, so now all we have is memories..... Thank God for them......Because of unpredictable February weather we are unable to make services......We wont be there, but our Hearts, Thoughts, and Prayers will be....... Love to all........Uncle Bob, Aunt Dee, Terry, Ginny, Bobby, Shar, Brian, Tara and families"

Mike Aaron wrote on Jan 31, 2020:

"Well Bud.....you were my best friend in high school. Everybody's buddy actually.! Time has a way of moving by us that's for sure.....see you on the other side my friend."

Dave Glenn wrote on Jan 28, 2020:

"Many fond memories of traipsing around dirt hill with Buddy and Johnny on our Schwinn Stingrays. A great man, and a great family."

The Collett's wrote on Jan 23, 2020:

"Julie, Please accept our heart felt condolences from the Collett family. Buddy and the Rogers family have been a big part of our Dutch John lives and we cherish the memories. Hiring you to move from Boston to work at the Lodge for the summer was one of the best decisions we ever made that had a huge impact on the lives of many.Craig, Randy, Carl Ray, Terell, Donetta, Tracy & Guy"

Tracy & Dave Nelson wrote on Jan 19, 2020:

"So sorry to hear of Buddys passing! Julie, Our thoughts are with you and your family!"

Terri Winn wrote on Jan 18, 2020:

"So sorry to the family for your loss. Bud was a good man who will be missed by many."

Tanya Bullock wrote on Jan 18, 2020:

"I am so very heartbroken to hear of this sad news. Julie, Amy, Kali and families, Janet and Johnny and families, ....you are all in my prayers. May the good Lord bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. Know that your love, your dad, your grandpa, brother, and friend will always be there watching over you all and waiting patiently until you once again are reunited with him and Bill and Connie in heaven.. Love you all..."

Duane Duey wrote on Jan 18, 2020:

"One of my best friends for 44 years, I will miss you Bud, until our next adventure!"

Connie OHara wrote on Jan 18, 2020:

"So sorry for your loss Julie. You are in my thoughts and prayers."

Keisha Crawford wrote on Jan 17, 2020:

"I loved being apart of Buds care. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. Sending all of my love to you Julie."