Gordon Roberts

Charles Gordon Roberts (Gordon) of Beaver, Utah was born in Beaver on November 12, 1935.
He passed away Monday August 4, 2025. He was born to Leonard W. Roberts and Wanda
Lilian Heap under humble circumstances as the fifth of eight children, four sisters and three
brothers. He was taught by his parents to be a man of hard work and integrity.
Janice and Gordon met in seminary at the Beaver High School. Gordon asked her out for
Valentine's Day and one year later they were engaged on the same holiday. They were married
in the St. George Temple on 22 June 1954. This year they celebrated their 71st wedding
anniversary.
Gordon began working in and his commitment to the dairy industry in 1956, a devotion of 69
years. As a part of that he served on the Board of Directors for Hi-Land Dairy, Western General
Dairies, Intermountain Milk Producers, as first vice chair of Western Dairy co-op, and on the
Executive Committee of Dairy Farmers of America, the nation's largest dairying co-op. He was
known as one of the few who actually understood the federal milk order and made sure to
introduce his fellow board members at their elaborate meeting places and in their fancy suits to
the joys of dipping cookies in milk. During the nineties he fought to keep the Creamery in
Beaver open and was successful in the endeavor. He received the Governor's award with his
sons for their success as Dairy Producers in 2000. He was inducted into the Dairy West Hall of
Fame in 2020. But his greatest professional joy was working with his sons and grandsons in
their farming operation.
Gordon was a service to his community, whether it was starting countless businesses and
selling them through the years or serving as a member of the Beaver City Council. He loved
Beaver and proclaimed it to be the Celestial Kingdom. He quietly contributed to numerous
individuals and causes in Beaver and was well known for his love of musicals and of the arts
programs in Beaver.
His grandchildren will each announce themselves as the favorite and his greatest joys were
found in supporting those numerous grandchildren in all their varied activities. Half times saw
chocolate milk, Snickers or an orange for whichever grandchild was playing that day. At the
same time, as much as he loved sports, he was so proud of his grandchildren in whatever
activity they chose to participate in. He loved having those that played the piano perform for
him on Sunday nights. Once, while in his old blue Chevy farm truck with a grandson, that
grandson pressed Gordon about whether he was his grandpa's favorite. Gordon paused and
then pulled out a permanent marker and took the time to write the names of every child and
every grandchild on the dashboard or roof of the truck. He told his grandson, "These are my
favorites, and yes you are one of them."
Gordon and his wife Janice have 7 children, 35 grandchildren, 102 great-grandchildren and 3
great great-grandchildren. Each generation was raised with songs like "The Bear Went Over
the Mountain," silly stories of Luke the Spook, and numerous poems and quotes. They loved
playing horsey on his rocker and in his later years being "buzzed" around, with grandpa pushing
them on his walker.
Gordon had a unique ability to love and lift those around him, becoming pivotal in the lives of
many. He was a true, loving mentor. His friendships stretch around the country, the world and
the generations. Even those who brought the sacrament weekly over the past few years were
touched by his love. He took great pride in being generous and blessing other people's lives.
Gordon was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in
numerous callings throughout the years. He served in the Elders Quorum, the High Priests
group, and as a ward mission leader with Janice. In his sixties, at the behest of a daughter-in-
law, he and Janice served in the Primary. They found great joy in serving several years as
Welfare Missionaries in the Bishop's Storehouse, Family History Indexing Missionaries and as
Temple Ordinance Workers in the baptistry of the newly built Cedar City Temple.
Gordon loved life and thought he was the most blessed person. He loved where he lived, the
family he raised, the opportunities he had to serve and the people he associated with whether in
a professional capacity, in callings, or friendships in the community. He loved to laugh. Sunday
nights with the family were times of joy and laughter, teasing and storytelling and most
importantly, root beer floats.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Wanda Roberts; his siblings
LuWana (Lee) Hess, Floyd (Drexel) Roberts, Sheldon (Jessie) Roberts, and a baby brother;
father and mother-in-law Sheral and Lelia Carter; brothers-in-law Karen Carter, Dean (Donna)
Carter, Allen (Jean, living) Carter, and Clark (Arlene, living) Carter; and his daughter Sharolyn
(Brian, living) Hanley.
He is survived by his wife Janice; children and their spouses Laurie (Kim) Marshall, Carolyn
(Clay) Bulloch, Kathleen (Kevin) Barnes, Don (Debra) Roberts, David (Sheila) Roberts and
Susan (Allan) Rau and his 105 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their 34 spouses. He
is also survived by his younger sisters Marilyn (Dean, passed) Brown and Carma (Roy, passed)
Ainsworth and his brothers-in-law Roger (Sue) Carter and Reed (Debbie) Carter, and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held at the Beaver Stake Center (1350 E 200 N, Beaver, UT) on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. An additional viewing will take place prior to the services on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00-10:45 a.m. with funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at the Beaver City Mountain View Cemetery (600 N 650 E, Beaver, UT).