Gerald L. Houberg

Gerald L. Houberg "Roy" Gerald L. "Roy" Houberg, age 77, born February 1, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah died October 15, 2006 in Sandy, Utah. He was the son of Leslie and Dorothy Louise Johnson Houberg. Lived many years with his Aunt Virginia and Uncle Glen Johnson, to whom he was very grateful. Roy was raised and attended schools in the Union area. He spent 22 months in the U.S. Navy, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He married Betty Jane Polson; later divorced. On June 26, 1963 he married Janet Dee Gundersen. Roy worked for a time at the U.S. Smelter, but the majority of his working years were spent at Kennecott Copper where he held many different positions and from where he retired in 1985 after 33 years of service. Survived by his wife, Janet; two sons, Blaine and his wife, Cindy; Mark and his partner, Kwintone Lawton; one daughter, Bonnie; grandchildren and great-grandchild-ren. Preceded in death by parents; Aunt Virg and Uncle Glen; one grandson, Randy Patterson. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 10 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah. A graveside viewing will be held at the cemetery from 9-10 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the viewing and service will be held at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Midvale, from 9-10 a.m. and service at 10 a.m., with interment to follow immediately at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Utah Humane Society.