Robert Kenton Williamson Obituary (1940

Robert Kenton Williamson passed away in St. George, Utah on January 16, 2020. He was born on February 11, 1940 in Provo, Utah to Harold Kenton Williamson and Ruth Ileen Nielsen Williamson. He married Elda Mae Marshall on September 14, 1962 in the Manti Utah Temple. Bob attended schools in Provo, Utah and graduated from Provo High School in 1958. He served in the United States Army in Korea as a mechanic. He spent over 37+ years working at General Refractories in Lehi where he was greatly valued for his knowledge and hard work ethic. Bob lived a full and active 80 years of life. The greatest joy in his life was spending time in the outdoors with his family. He loved hunting, camping, BYU football, ice cream, his home in St. George and his beloved cabin in Cedar Breaks. Being with his children and grandchildren is what mattered most to him and brought him the greatest happiness. He always looked forward to family gatherings, hunting trips, vacations and cruises with family and valued friends. Bob is survived by his children: David (Cheryl) Williamson, Erin (Darren) Carson, Jon (Erika) Williamson, Heidi (Keith) Chadwick and Cindy Williamson; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and his sister Joyce (Kay) Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, son Dale Williamson, brother Paul Williamson and granddaughter Caitlyn Chadwick. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem, Utah. The family will receive friends at the Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 North State Street, Thursday, January 23 from 6-8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.