June 9, 1932 ~ May 17, 2010

Rodger Hardy, 77, of Pleasant Grove passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 17, 2010 as a result of a courageous battle with mesothelioma.  Rodger was born June 9, 1932 in Provo to George W. and Reva Baum Hardy.  He was the youngest of eight children.  He married Donna Hanson on June 29, 1951 in Orem.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. 

Rodger grew up in Provo graduated from Provo High School in 1950.  After his marriage to Donna, they moved to Pleasant Grove where they raised their four children.  He worked at Geneva Steel for 35 years and retired at the age of 54.  In his retirement he enjoyed camping, woodworking and his garden.  He enjoyed serving people and was a faithful and dedicated Home Teacher.  Rodger had a firm testimony of the Gospel and the eternal nature of families.   Most important to Rodger was his love for his family and all the special moments spent with them. 

He is survived by his sweetheart Donna; three children: Marsha (Marvin) McClure, Orem; George (Sondi) Hardy, Highland Ranch, CO and David (Laurie) Hardy, Pleasant Grove; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; siblings: Marie Schneider, Lester (Barbara) Hardy and Ramona Sequine.   He was preceded in death by his son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Deanna Hardy; grandson, Kraig Hardy; great-grandson, Dawson Lindstrom; parents; siblings: Elaine Nielsen, Weston Hardy, Thelma Hansen and Afton Hardy. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Timpanogos Stake Center, 795 North 100 West, Pleasant Grove.  A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

The family would like to express their gratitude to Hospice, especially Nancy Trapnell.

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Bob Marshall said:

I am sorry to hear fo Rogers passing. I worked with Alan at Geneva, and went hunting rabbits with him all of the time and we shared a huge intrest in guns. I know that when Alan and his wife passed away that you and your lovely wife took care of the children. May God bless you both for such dedication and sacrifice for his sake. I think of Alan everytime I go hunting or see a fine rifle checkered the way Alan would have. Good luck to you all in this time of sorrow. Bob Marshall

May 22, 2010

Dana said:

I just wanted to let you know how much fun I had when Audrey took me to see you and Roger a few years ago. Roger gave us a tour of his great shop and wonderful garden. We were so impresssed! I will always treasure the beautiful pottery we bought from him. He showed us how he made it all by hand. It means so much, knowing that he made it and what a good and kind man he was. Sincerely, Dana

May 25, 2010