1936 ~ 2018
Daryl (Sonny) Robertson, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Sonny was born in Cripple Creek, Colorado to Daryl Berdine Robertson and Edna Ann Sicklebower on January 5 1936. He grew up in Bingham Canyon, Utah and graduated from Bingham High School in 1954, where he was a part of several State Championship teams. Sonny was drafted out of high school by the Milwaukee Braves, spent several years in the Minor Leagues and was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he played in the Major Leagues. He was inducted into the Utah Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in July of 1997. Sonny worked for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department and retired as a Lieutenant after 30 years of service. Sonny was married to Ann Marie Christie, his high school sweetheart, until her passing on March 9, 2009.
Grandpa Sonny is survived by his daughter, Tammy and her husband Kevin Hansen, daughter, Vicky Maciel, son, William (Bill) Robertson and his wife Melissa; grandchildren, Zachary Hansen (Rachele), Breanna McDermott (Thomas), Tasha Calder, Nicole Coulter (Joel), Desiderio Maciel, Emilio Maciel, Madelyn Robertson, Hanna Chidester (McKay), Reggie Jane Robertson; great grandchildren, Makena, Londyn, Paityn, Beckett, Hawx and Bridger; brother, Joseph (Joe) Robertson (Marily).
Sonny was able to donate his eyes for research in the fight against Macular Degeneration.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street, Midvale, Utah.
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Published by Deseret News from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Daryl Robertson

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19 Entries

Mike Ricketts

August 4, 2018

I enjoyed working for Sonny when he was my Sergeant and when he was in Watch Command. He and the rest of the old guard were great mentors. God speed Sonny.

The Castillos

August 3, 2018

God bless Sonny and the Robertson family. He will be missed.

Steven Alexander

August 3, 2018

Sorry I couldnt make it, Sonny ! You have always been my Teacher, Mentor and true Friend! Your first words to me in the Narc office was, do you play cards? Ive never forgot that and knew then wed be just fine! Miss you deeply! You will always be remembered as my friend and you have my deepest respect! Steven 251

Frank Montoya

August 3, 2018

I was sad to hear of Sonny's passing, he influenced so many of Midvale's youth he was a man you wanted to emulate. He raised a great family all of our Love and support, The Montoya's from 136 Jefferson

Shane Hudson

August 2, 2018

My condolences for Bill and the Robertson Family. When I was 13, our Midvale Babe Ruth Allstar Team won the State Tournament. The day we left for Yuma Arizona to play in the Western Regionals, Sonny gave each player an envelope with $100 cash in each envelope. Sonny had gone around to local Midvale businesses and asked them to donate money for each player to help with the cost of traveling to Arizona. I later had the privilege to work for Lt. Sonny Robertson (Car 20) at the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. One other privilege I had was playing on that all-star team will Bill AND also working with Lt. Bill Robertson (Car 20) at the Sheriff's Office. God Bless Sonny and the Robertson's.

Susan Beers

Sent Flowers

Scott Robinson

August 2, 2018

Bill and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sonny was my first Sergeant when I started at the Jail and I was very fortunate to have him as my Sergeant and Lieutenant several different times in my career. He kept me out of trouble numerous times and was as Kris said, he was the best Watch Commander the Sheriff's Office has known.
Sonny may you rest in peace.
Scotty Robinson, Captain, Ret. S.L.Co. S.O.

Randall Anderson

August 1, 2018

Sonny was a great man, I was proud to call him my friend.

August 1, 2018

An icon of a man, a great athlete, legendary cop and a good person to call friend . RIP Lt Sonny

Craig Watson

August 1, 2018

We are so grateful for all of the phone calls, comments and texts from people reaching out to share memories. Thank you for all of your love and support. It's heartwarming to hear what people remember about him.

John MERRICK

August 1, 2018

Bill, you and the rest of the family are in my thoughts. Your dad was a great friend and mentor and truth be told I owed my job to him on a couple occasions. Keep those great memories alive and he'll be with you forever.
John Merrick
Lt. Ret. S.L.Co.S.O.

Harold Yates

August 1, 2018

Harold and Sandy Yates

August 1, 2018

I would like to add my condolences to the Robertson family. Sonny and Ann were very dear friends. I played ball with Sonny for many years and will miss him dearly. My last luncheon with Sonny was a great thrill as we discussed old time and the fun we had. Good bye old friend...

I love you grandpa and am going to miss you so much. Thank you for being one of my favorite people.

Madelyn Robertson

August 1, 2018

Today my sweet Grandpa "Sonny" passed away, I'm so grateful we got to spend time w/him and say goodbye and I'm so happy he's back w/ Grandma Annie

Hanna Chidester

August 1, 2018

John F. Cordova

August 1, 2018

I remember shagging base balls for Sonny at the old Copperton baseball field, after He was finished hitting balls into the hillside, He would give Me a baseball or bat, also played poker with Him many a time, so sorry to see Him go, We will meet again, RIP Sonny.

Johnny

August 1, 2018

Bill,

Know that you are in my thoughts.

Duane Edgington

Tom & Lyn Lovat

August 1, 2018

Dear Robertson Family, "Sonny" Was a great friend.Our prayers and our thoughts go out to all of you for your loss. May he rest in peace. Tom & Lyn Lovat

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