Roger John Connole

Roger John Connole

Roger John Connole, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024 in St. George, UT with loved ones at his side. Born June 14, 1936 in Salt Lake City, UT to Arthur M. Connole and Ruth Cox Connole. Roger attended Judge Memorial, East High School and the University of Utah. He retired from the SL Police Dept. after 25 years of service. He is a Korean Veteran, retired Army and UT National Guard for total of 27 years of military service. Married Gayle Phibbs and they had four children; Roger Scott (Mary) Connole, Marie (Greg) Corlin, Christopher Connole and Michael Connole. Later divorced and married Barbara Baumgartner. Roger is survived by his four children, wife and her son Steven Baumgartner. Also survived by his siblings Arthur (Mac) Connole, John Connole and Sue Robinson and grandchildren; Sarrah & Nick, Patrick, Andrew (Scott),Tiffany & Sean (Marie), Ian (Chris), and Tyler Baumgartner (Steve) as well as several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Art & Ruth, brother Paul Connole, sister in law Judy Connole and step daughter Nicole Six.Roger was always at home in the great outdoors and we were blessed with many opportunities to experience and learn during various outdoor pursuits. We enjoyed frequent family campouts and fishing while he was a ranger at East Canyon Reservoir. We leased and operated Defa’s Dude Ranch as a family on the beautiful North Fork of the Duchesne River in the 70’s. He enjoyed taking us snowmobiling & horseback riding in the High Uintahs, in ALL conditions Mother Nature presented! He supported our BMX racing in the surrounding states for a number of years. The BMX track is where Roger & Barbara met and Roger also lived a free wheeling lifestyle for a number of years traveling the Western US with his wife Barbara in their 5th wheel trailer, eventually settling in St George, UT. He continued the outdoor adventures up until 2023. RIP Father.

A memorial gathering & luncheon in St. George will take place on Aug. 12 at Pine Valley Reservoir group site at 11:00 AM, entrance fees waived. Graveside services will take place at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in SLC on Aug. 19 at 11:00 AM, located at the Salt Lake City Cemetery 275 U Street.

 Our family would like to thank Summit Home Health & Hospice for the professional and compassionate care Roger received over the months. Namely Dr. Janie, Paula, Kami, and all of the staff who had such a positive impact on his care.