Rodney Gourley

On September 23, 2022 our beloved husband, father, brother and son, Rodney returned to his heavenly home.

Rodney Alan Gourley was born August 13, 1953 in American Fork, Utah to John P. and JoAnn (Edwards) Gourley. He was raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah with sisters Cherie and Shelli and his brother Richard.

Rodney loved music and like to sing when he was young. He was enamored with holiday songs and songs he learned from kindergarten. He enjoyed horseback riding and spent many hours with his horses, riding and riding. While he was involved with Cub Scouts he received all his awards including the Arrow of Light. Later he was a Boy Scout who received his Eagle and Duty to God awards. He was one of a very few who were chosen for "Order of the Arrow".

He enjoyed spending time camping with his father and loved playing his guitar. He sang and performed at many church and school functions, including as a member of the school's Madrigal group. He also performed for their class graduation. He performed duets with a female partner while accompanying with his guitar. He participated in many plays with the drama department at Pleasant Grove High. He was honored in being chosen to attend Boys State. After school hours he would work for Mr. Mortensen, cleaning and performing janitorial duties at his warehouse. Mr. Mortensen said he was a very hard worker and appreciated his work ethic.

Rodney loved his Savior and was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a missionary among the people of Columbia, South America, and was instrumental in baptizing 60 people. His Mission President wrote a letter to his parents speaking of Rodney's great service to the Lord. When courting his wife he serenaded her with his guitar and Spanish love songs he had heard and learned on his mission.

He loved many things, including the beauty of the mountains and canyons near his home. He loved rising early to take his children up the canyon for breakfast, watching the sunrise and to see all the animals. He loved long walks, bluegrass music, and most of all his family. He married Deena Rae Patton in the Salt Lake Temple and was a loving husband to his wife and a loving father to their children Alan Paul and Milissa Dawn.

Rodney is survived by his wife Deena and children Alan and Milissa, his mother JoAnn, Sisters Cherie Farish (Randy), Shelli Jones (Dave) and brother Richard (Susette) Gourley. And many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by his father John P. Gourley.

Graveside services will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.