Robert J. Fillmore

Fremont, Utah - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Robert John Fillmore, age 75, passed away at Utah Valley Hospital on March 19, 2021. Robert was born in Richfield on December 8, 1945 to Keith William and Julia Morrell Fillmore. He was raised in Wayne County and learned to work hard from a young age, which served him well throughout his life. His father died when he was 7 and he began working the farm with his mother starting at age 15. He graduated from Wayne High with the Class of 1964 and went on to attend Snow College, College of Southern Utah, and Brigham Young University. He married DeRae Taylor on February 3, 1973. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 29, 1974. Together they raised 5 children. Robert was civic-minded and served in many different capacities. He served in the United States Army, he was a Boy Scout leader, UM Graziers Secretary, a member of the Lions Club, as well as a member of several local boards: the Wayne Medical Clinic Board, Wayne County Draft Board, and Fremont Irrigation Board. Robert was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As a young man he served faithfully in the Southwest British Mission, which began a pattern of lifelong service that saw him hold many callings in the church, including ward clerk, bishopric member, bishop, ward and stake executive secretary, high councilor, temple ordinance worker, and stake patriarch. Robert worked at the U.S. Forest Service in timber sales for 33 years. He loved living in Wayne County and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting, trap shooting, fishing, and ATV riding. He was always on time and was well known for his punctuality. He was very kind and would do anything for anybody. His sister called him The Pied Piper because he was a kid magnet. Kids were drawn to him and loved to be around him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved wife, DeRae, of Fremont; children: Andrea and Race Ellett of Henderson, Nevada; Richard John and Kristin Fillmore of Fremont; TaLeah and James Moosman of Loa; Ross Keith and Kaylin Fillmore, Hyrum William and Candis Fillmore, all of Fremont; a sister: Marsha Sarale of Murray; and brothers: Chris Fillmore of Aurora; Bryce Fillmore of Lake Point. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother: Mack Fillmore; a grandson: Christian James Moosman; parents-in-law: Ross Duncan and Vera Taylor. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 27 at 1:00 P.M. in the Fremont LDS Chapel, 50 South 100 West in Fremont, where friends may call for viewing from 10:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Due to COVID-19 mandates, all attendees must wear a mask and observe social distancing. Live streaming of the services can be found underneath Robert’s obituary at springerturner.com and will be started 15 minutes prior to the service. Burial with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Fremont Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.