Travis Karl Badger

May 10, 1989- March 30, 2016
“Learn this well . . . the last ride is never the last ride and the end is not the end.”
After 3 daughters Karl and Cindie Badger enthusiastically welcomed their only son Travis Karl Badger into the world on May 10, 1989.  His father affectionately gave his son the nickname “Buckaroo”.
Travis embodied that nickname for his entire 26 years on this earth.  He was never happier than when he was riding a horse, packing, wading to a duck blind or hunting. Often saying “I never feel closer to God than when I’m on the mountain.”
Travis was the epitome of a true cowboy: a thoughtful son, strong brother, fiercely loyal friend, and loving husband.
He attended and graduated Woods Cross High School in 2007.
From 2008-2010 he faithfully served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Carlsbad California.  Travis had a strong testimony of the gospel and of Jesus Christ. His humble manner and authentic spirit spoke to and converted many to the church.
Travis married Chelsea Earl whom he loved greatly on August 2, 2014 for time and all eternity in the Bountiful, Utah Temple.
Travis’s service to his fellow man extended beyond his mission. Whether it was helping a stranger shoe a horse or spending hours digging out a pickup truck Travis was always there to extend a helping hand.  His desire to help others inspired him to obtain his EMT license in July of 2015; he was scheduled to attend Fire Academy later this Spring.
Happy Trails our Buckaroo, until we meet again.
Travis is survived by his wife, Chelsea Earl Badger, his parents Karl and Cindie Badger, his siblings, Codie (Travis) Massey, Whitney Badger, and Lindsey (Robby) Nelsen.  He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, Corbin Nelsen, Lucy Massey, Belva Nelsen, Johnny Massey, and Lavera Nelsen.  And the Earl Family.
A viewing will be held Wednesday April 6, 2016 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Springwood Ward Chapel 165 West Monarch Drive, Bountiful, Utah 84010 and again one hour prior to funeral services at 10:00 am.  Funeral April 7 11:00 am at Springwood Ward Chapel, 165 West Monarch Drive, Bountiful, Utah 84010.
Contributions may be made to the Travis Badger Memorial Fund at any America First Credit Union location.
Service Information
Viewing April 6, 2016 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Springwood Ward Chapel, 165 West Monarch Drive, Bountiful, UT





Viewing April 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Springwood Ward Chapel, 165 West Monarch Drive, Bountiful, UT





Funeral Service
April 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Springwood Ward Chapel, 165 West Monarch Drive, Bountiful, UT