Roger Bodrero

Roger Jay Bodrero Sr., 74, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Sunnyside, Washington. He valiantly battled heart disease and other health complications after enduring and surviving a massive heart attack one year prior. Born on July 17, 1950, in Logan, Utah. Roger was was the son of Kenneth and Norma Bodrero. He was the last of six children. Roger was the rainbow baby. He brought his Mother so much joy. When Roger was only two years old, his family moved from Logan, Utah to Dayton, Idaho to the family farm. It was there that he learned how to be a mischievous child. He and his sisters would hide in the beet and pea fields and make pretend salads out of weeds, sticks and dirt instead of working. When they weren’t caught , they would also eat all the peas that they could. The beet and pea fields are also where he learned to work hard and learned many valuable life lessons. He loved to go trout fishing with his Dad. He liked going to Twin Lakes to go boating and water skiing. As a teenager, he would be helping on the farm late into the night with his hip boots on trying to walk in the mud changing water sprinklers. He graduated from high school and went Idaho State University and flight school. He had a passion for flying. He was also in the Army Reserves for two years. He met and married his sweetheart, Kathy. They were blessed with their first baby, Tara. They were so happy to start their family. Shortly after, they were blessed with a son, Roger Jr. On a cold February day in 1976, Roger was flying back from Oregon on a business trip. He encountered a heavy snowstorm in Southeast Idaho. He was diverted to Logan, Utah to land. However, he didn’t make it there. His plane crashed in a remote area in Treasureton, Idaho. Luckily, he survived. He lay there with head injuries and both ankles that were broken. He also had multiple broken ribs. Search and rescue didn’t locate him for two days, while he endured each day with freezing temperatures. It was a miracle that he survived. It took him a couple years to recover from that plane accident. During this time, another son, Justin blessed the family. Roger decided that it was finally time to retire from flying. He helped his Father on the family farm. Later on in life, he was a professional truck driver for LW Miller’s. He traveled the United States transporting cattle. Often times, he would take his family with him. He cherished his family and enjoyed traveling with them. Most of the time, he would take his two young boys on short trips. When he had a chance, he would take them to the zoo in the city that he was in. He would always bring home gifts for his family and cherished his time with them. When his wife was sick, he decided to retire from his truck profession to be home more. He had a love for cattle farming and started his own farm. On this farm, he taught his three young children the importance of hard work. During the summer, his children would accompany him to the cattle auctions. When he wasn’t at the auctions or feeding his cattle, he would be helping his dad on the farm. He would bring his children everywhere with him. The kids loved cooking and playing with their Grandmother while their dad was farming. He would help in the beet and pea fields driving tractors. He and his wife divorced. It was really hard for him. He decided it was best to move to George, Washington, to live with and help his Uncle on his Grandparents family farm for a few years. He then moved to Sunnyside, WA. While in Sunnyside, Roger met the lady of his dreams, Lori Bingham. They enjoyed their life together. They had a son, Logan Bodrero. Together, they would travel to look at farm equipment or cars to purchase. They loved to travel and enjoy nature. Roger would take his baby son, Logan to the livestock auctions. They were inseparable. He was so proud to have another son. He spoke about him often to everyone he met. When Roger’s parents passed away, he and his family traveled to Utah. At this time, he was reunited with his oldest daughter. He was so proud to meet his grandchildren. He was happy to see his youngest son, Logan, making friends with his grandchildren. He was the proudest Father and Grandfather at the same time. One of his greatest blessings was to be reunited with his Daddy’s girl, Tara. He kept this close to his heart. Roger traveled everywhere with Logan. They had adventures at the car races, traveling to buy cars, airplanes, tractors, boats and everything you can think of. Roger liked to garden and spend lots of time outside in nature. He had several dogs that he loved with all his heart. He taught Logan how to farm. They raised cattle, sheep, pigs and goats and spent time at the livestock auctions. He made lots of friends and would spend hours talking to them. He was respected by his friends. He taught Logan the love of flying. They went flying together often. He taught Logan how to fly and bought him a plane to continue his legacy of flying. Last year, Roger survived a widow makers heart attack. His health declined as a result. He didn’t like to go to doctors or hospitals for most of his life, but he realized he needed to get better. He spent a lot of time in the hospital with health issues as a result of that heart attack. He was valiant and courageous and accepted willingly. He was so humble. He lived a really good life. He was loved by his family and many friends. He will certainly be missed. Roger is survived by his children: Tara(Jason)Peisley, Roger Bodrero Jr., Justin (Marci)Bodrero and Logan Bodrero, his siblings: Dixie Wells, Richard Leroy Bodrero and Diane Rose. He has 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his sweetheart, Lori Bingham, his parents, Kenneth and Norma Bodrero, his infant brother, sister, Judy Kay Johnson, and a grandson. A viewing service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PT) Valley Hills Funeral Home - Sunnyside 531 S. 16th St. Sunnyside, WA 98944 Graveside service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Logan City Cemetery Logan, UT 84321 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Roger Bodrero, please visit our flower store.