Rob Hyde

Richfield/St. George, Utah - Charles Robert “Rob” Hyde, age 71, passed away March 20, 2023, at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins Utah. He was born May 22, 1951 to Esther and William Mormon in Boulder, Colorado and was later adopted by Calvin Hyde.

Rob grew up in Durango, Colorado, and graduated high school in 1968. He joined the U.S. Navy on June 10, 1969. He was a machinist mate during Vietnam and was honorably discharged on June 13, 1970.

He married Yvonne Alverez Andreas in 1974, together they had one son and three daughters. They later divorced. He later met and married Cindy Memmott in 1992, and gained another daughter.

Rob was a lifelong student, he had countless college credits and no degrees. He loved to learn. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, fishing, or just going for rides in the mountains with his family.

He worked for FEMA and helped with hurricane Katrina and hurricane Ivan.

He was a Third Degree Master Mason, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the VFW.

Rob is survived by the love of his life Cindy, his children Tony (April) Hyde, Lisa (Robert) Armstrong, Misty (Rusty) Morrill, Elizabeth Hyde, and Jessica (Ryan) Putnam. His stepdad Bobby Williams, siblings Michael (Maryann) Hyde, Dan (Deidre) Hyde, and Lisa (Jeff) Rudack. 15 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. And countless “unofficially adopted” kids.

He is preceded in death by his Mom Esther Williams, his dad Calvin Hyde, and a great grandson.

An open house to honor Rob will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 46 East 200 South in Richfield.

A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.

Burial with military honors accorded by the United States Navy Honor Guard will take place at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in Bluffdale, Utah on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 12:00 Noon under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Online guest book at: www.springerturner.com