Vance Sagers

Vance Sagers passed away at his home in Rush Valley on June 29, 2017.  Two blocks away from where he was born on May 21, 1926 to Pharis and Faith Newman Sagers.  He lived his entire life in Rush Valley with the exception of the time that he served in the US Navy during WWII.  He married Betty Johnson on July 22, 1950 in Ophir, Utah.  They were the parents of six sons.  Curtis (Kandy), Mike (Julie), Wade (deceased), Dennis (Jerri), Jerry, and Kevin (Jaclynn).  Vance & Betty are grandparents to 16 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, wife, son, and 2 great grandchildren.  He retired from Dugway Proving Ground after 30 years of service.  Most of his life was devoted to farming and ranching.  He was the epitome of a true cowboy.

Services will be held Thursday, July 6th at the Rush Valley LDS Ward Building, at 12:00 pm, at 985 N. Church Street, with a viewing prior from 10:00 to 11:45 am. Internment at the St. John Cemetery.