Harold E. Bogenrief

Harold E. Bogenrief "Bogie" Harold Elmer Bogenrief, 81, passed away on December 6, 2007 in American Fork, Utah. He was born on January 18, 1926 in Fargo, North Dakota to William Jennings Bryan Bogenrief and Phoebe Mae Wood. Harold married Evelyn Emma Ellis on September 24, 1949 in Hendricks, Lincoln County, Minnesota. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 15, 1960. Harold honorably served in the Navy during World War II. He loved his country. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. He served and loved his time as a volunteer counselor and chaplain at the Utah State Prison for 20 years. He also served as a bishop at the Women's Correctional Facility. Harold loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing and camping with his family. His family was his greatest joy. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn; children, Dwight (Shirley) Bogenrief; Carol (Thomas) Andrus; Susan (Mike) Curtis; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; brother, William (Kathryn) Bogenrief; sister, Grace Bogenrief. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Barbara Bogenrief; sister, Lois (Edward) Meyer; brother, John Bogenrief. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Bellview LDS Chapel, 1050 E. Galena (9800 S.), Friends may call from 6-8 pm on Monday, December 10, 2007 at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St. and one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. Interment, Sandy City Cemetery.