"Rocky" Powell Gordon Rhodes Obituary (1927 - 2013)

Rocky Rhodes Click here to listen to Funeral Recording Rocky Rhodes #00 took the checkered flag to win his race on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. His last memory in life was sitting by his eternal companion in their valley home watching the Indianapolis 500. What a perfect way to finish his race. Powell Gordon "Rocky" Rhodes was born July 8, 1927 to Charles and Ruth Peterson in Liberty, Utah. He loved growing up in the Liberty Valley and had many fond memories of his childhood. He married the love of his life, Gwen Slater Rhodes, on June 17, 1960. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. He was an active member of the Roy 16th Ward. The greatest legacy Rocky leaves behind is his family whom he loved more than anything. His loving wife, Gwen; Children, Marsha Prince, Ogden, Utah; Todd (Darla) Rhodes, Hooper; Terrie (Paul) Beus, Elwood; Trudy (Bryce) Peterson, West Haven; 18 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two more great grandsons on the way; and a loving brother Dan (Bonnie) Rhodes, Liberty. He will be greeted in Heaven by his parents, a son Troy, a brother Ronald and sisters Marjorie and Carol. There will be a great reunion and treasured memories shared. Rocky loved any type of engine or motor. From the sand dunes to the snow covered mountains he had a machine that was usually built by him, to conquer it. Racing was a huge part of his life and he spent many years racing motorcycles, Sprint cars and Midgets. Rocky is also known for making it to the top at the Widow Maker Hill Climbs with motorcycles he enhanced or rebuilt. He and Gwen took many motorcycle trips together throughout the US. Rocky was a member of the Great Basin Antique Machinery club. His favorite sound was getting his antique engines running with a "putt putt putt." He was a collector of anything antique, especially tractors, engines and farm equipment. One of his favorite pastimes was panning for gold. He enjoyed traveling and seeing the countryside. In his younger days he was a truck driver and explored many different states. He loved the beauty of the earth, moon and stars. He spent 43 years of his life driving a bus for the Weber School District. He owned and operated an automotive garage in Riverdale for many years. He had various jobs from real estate to selling tools, but he always made time for farming. He loved watching the fields grow and harvesting them. He was a hard worker and always knew the value of a dollar. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at the Roy 16th Ward, 2525 West 4500 South, Roy, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Myers Mortuary Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. and on Friday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., prior to services at the church. Interment in the Liberty Cemetery VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 June 13, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceRoy 16th Ward Chapel 4524 South 2525 West Roy, UT June 14, 2013 11:00 AM CemeteryLiberty Cemetery Liberty, UT June 14, 2013