Robert George McConnell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away on May 7, 2021 and returned to the arms of his loved ones on the other side of the veil. He was the 3rd child and oldest son of Robert Shirley McConnell and Irene Louise Richmond and was born on August 26, 1939 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. At a young age, Bob moved from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Loma, Colorado. A few years later he moved to Spanish Fork, Utah around the age of 12. Bob was introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by friends he met in Colorado and Utah. Through their good influence he learned about the church, gained a testimony, and was baptized on December 6, 1952. As a teenager, Bob enjoyed going to Nebraska during the summer to help his grandfather, Robert Earl McConnell, on his farm. He met his eternal sweetheart, Norma Jean, while attending Spanish Fork High School. He enlisted in the Army’s National Guard in Spanish Fork on February 23, 1957, and then graduated from high school in May of that year. He and Norma continued to date. Norma graduated from high school in May of 1959, and they were married a few days later on June 2, 1959 in the St. George Temple for time and all eternity. Robert and Norma Jean were blessed with 8 children. Bob loves his family. He spent years playing sports with his children, helping with their paper routes, and supporting them in sporting and musical events. He loved summer barbeques, trips to Disneyland, Yellowstone, and other national parks. He loved to be surrounded by family on Sunday evenings, where they would reminisce about the past, share memories, laugh, and enjoy time as a family. He loved being surrounded by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. They bring much joy and happiness to him. He is an alumnus of BYU and an avid BYU fan and loved watching BYU sports with his children and grandchildren. Bob started his career in the produce department at O.P. Skaggs. He later moved to the produce department at Allen’s Super Save Market and worked his way up and became the store manager. He was store manager at Albertsons for 15 years. After retiring from Albertsons, he was the store manager at Maceys Grocery Store in Orem. For a few years he worked at Mapleton Elementary School, Provo Craft, and in the produce department at Reams. During his later years, before retirement, he worked at Staples where he was able to continue to do the thing he loved the most, which was to serve people. He was a friend to all! Bob loved being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved going to the temple with his sweetheart to do family names and studying and reading the scriptures daily. He held many positions in the Church where he served and inspired others to follow the Savior. Some of his callings included being the Stake Young Married Couples Leader, various teaching positions, Sunday School Superintendent, Elders Quorum President, High Priest Group Leader, and a member of the Stake High Council. Bob has a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is an example to his family of what it means to walk each day by faith. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Hunt, and his children: Annette Huntington (Gary), Claudia Stephens (Corbett), Robert Norman McConnell (Rebecca), David Earl McConnell (Teresa), Eric Thomas McConnell (Rachelle), Fayelynn McKenna (Bryan), Glorajean Beardall (Ryan), and Hal Larry McConnell (Kristine). He has 48 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Kathleen Louise Stromness, and brother, Lester LeRoy McConnell, along with many nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by Lucille Mae McConnell (sister), Larry Charles McConnell (brother), Kenneth Earl McConnell (brother), Robert Shirley McConnell (father), and Irene Louise Richmond McConnell (mother), along with many aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Bob’s family would like to offer sincere thanks to his team of medical professionals, Brian Lambert’s physical therapy group, and to the DaVita team at Revere Health. They have all taken loving and expert care of him for the past 15 years. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Springville 5th Ward Chapel, 245 South 600 East, Springville, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Sunday, May 16 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the Church Monday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Historic Springville City Cemetery with military honors accorded. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, Bob asked that donations be made to the humanitarian fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Robert George McConnell

August 26, 1939 - May 7, 2021