Roberto (Bob) Favero Obituary (1926 - 2012)

Click here to listen to Funeral Recording Roberto (Bob) Favero, June 12, 1926-April 6, 2012 was born to Giovanni and Hazel Favero, in Kanesville, Utah; the 7thof 14 children. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, John, Bud, Victor and Frank. He is survived by his eternal companion, Carroll Jean Shanklin Favero, their children, Dayna Nichols (Steve) of Bakersfield, Jeff (Sheila) and Nate (Leti) of Ogden. He is also survived by his sister Madeline and 8 brothers, Jim, Carl, Dan, Paul, Ted, Ken, Tom and Ned, 17 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Robert was raised on the family farm and learned the value of hard work and had a natural ability to fix anything. He developed his musical talents early and began singing as a small child at weddings and missionary farewells. As a young adult, he sang in the Ogden Tabernacle Choir. Robert served in the Army during World War II. Upon his return, he served an LDS mission in the Great Lakes Mission, 1948-1950. While in Ohio, he met Carroll and they were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on November 3, 1950. He attended Weber College and finished his Banking & Finance degree at University of Utah. He worked at First Security Bank in Ogden and managed the Brigham City branch, where they raised their family. They later moved to Sacramento, CA where he worked for the LDS Foundation, and finally to Bakersfield. Robert was a man of God, service, and family. He was active in the Kiwanis, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce and served faithfully in all his church responsibilities. From 2001-2002, Robert served with his wife in the Alabama Birmingham Mission. He was known for his faith and strong testimony of Jesus Christ. He put family first, traveling often across the country to visit his wife's family, and attend grandchildren's special occasions. Those closest will remember his sense of humor, nicknames, and teasing. His family will remember Grandpa Bob as a loving, affectionate and playful grandpa and all knew of his love and confidence. Monday, April 9th there will be a memorial service in Bakersfield, CA. In Ogden, a viewing will be held at Myers Mortuary 845 Washington Blvd, Friday, April 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM and Saturday, April 14 from 11:30-12:30 at Burch Creek 6th Ward, 3680 Eccles Ave in Ogden. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will occur at the Ogden City Cemetery - 20th St. & Madison Avenue. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 April 13, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ServiceBurch Creek 6th Ward 3680 Eccles Avenue Ogden, UT April 14, 2012 1:00 PM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 April 14, 2012