Robert “Bob” Harry Florence

Robert “Bob” Harry Florence passed away peacefully at home on his 80th birthday, January 22, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Neish Florence, five children (spouses) Roger, Tiffanie Sammons (David), Kim Bell (Jeff), Jed (Amy), Amber Price (Ryon), nine grandchildren, Mitchell, Victor (Brandi), Christopher, Maci, Nick, Trey, Owen, Shaylie and Branson, two great-granddaughters Bently, and Shelby, and many four-legged grandkids.
He was previously married to Guyene Waters Florence, two children (spouses) Robin McConnell (Bill), Keith (Marie), three-granddaughters Katelynne, Shelly, and Sarah, and great-granddaughter Lily.
He is preceded in death by his father Harold E. Florence, and mother Thelma E. Wiseman.
Bob graduated from East High School and lettered in basketball. He attended Weber State and  volunteered in the National Guard.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in the Southern States Mission. He has served in many callings in the LDS church, but loved his years teaching the Gospel Doctrine class, serving on Temple Square and working in the Bountiful Temple.
Bob was a partner with his brother-in-laws at Davis County Ready Mix and companies. One of his favorite responsibilities was overseeing and running the Sand and Gravel Pit. He transitioned to owning and operating Underwood Construction and then later B&L Asphalt and Seal Coat. He always came home smelling of asphalt and tar. A smell that still brings fond memories to his kids. Bob used his grading expertise and construction knowledge to lead multi-million-dollar landfill jobs across the country.
Bob was known as “Big Bob” to all of Linda’s Little Learners. He was a talented jeweler, known for his “Elk Rings” and loved attending rock shows with Linda and the grandchildren. Bob was an avid University of Utah basketball fan, a tradition he shared with his family. He loved traveling with the kids to the away games and having the team out for dinner.
For the past 26 years Bob, has been under the care of his heart failure team at the University of Utah. We want to thank Dr. Gilbert, Dr. Freedman, their colleagues, and numerous nurses for their expertise, dedication, respect and friendship they have shown our dad. He was the longest living patient in heart failure, and was blessed with time to enjoy his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren for many more years than expected.
We want to thank Dr. Maughan, and his team who lead his cancer fight, and the team from Huntsman at Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the University of Utah Hospital – Cardiology Department.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 26 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Bountiful Tabernacle – 55 S. Main St., Bountiful.
Graveside services will take place at Memorial Lakeview on Monday, January 27 at 10 am, 1640 E. Lakeside Dr., Bountiful.
Service Information
Viewing January 26, 2020 at 6:00-8:00 PM
55 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010





Graveside Service
January 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM
1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, UT 84010