Theron Zufelt

Theron Clay Zufelt, age 65 of Roosevelt, Utah died unexpectedly on October 14, 2016 from natural causes resulting from diabetes.
Theron was a man who could always bring a smile to your face. He loved people. He was an optimist, a hugger, a jokester, and a people watcher. He loved horses, knives, and guns. He was a hunter, a collector, a craftsman, a roughneck and a cowboy. His favorite place was on a horse in the mountains.
Theron was born on May 16, 1951 in Ft. Duchesne, Utah to Tony and Delores Hackford Zufelt. Both of his parents preceded him in death. Theron's tribal birth certificate is stamped "eligible but not enrolled". He was the 4th of 6 kids and was lucky enough to be the one survived by all of them: Ken (Rose) Zufelt of Vernal, Wayne Zufelt of Gusher, Richard (Jean) Zufelt of Vernal, Ray (Pat) Zufelt of Roosevelt, and his only (and most beautiful) sister, Toni (Mike) Baker of Salt Lake. He is survived by many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Theron graduated from Union High School with the class of 1969. He met Lee Ann Strate when he was sixteen years old and married her on October 3, 1970. He is survived by his three children from that marriage, Marcy Vogler (Orlando Perez) of Vernal, Tracy (Garth) Jarman of St. George, and Anthony (Shae) Zufelt of Ogden. Lee Ann and Theron divorced after 33 years of marriage, and always remained friends.
Theron found love again in Patricia Hansen. They married on April 10, 2010. Though they later divorced, she was with him to the end. Theron is survived by her and her four children: Jeremiah, Hank, Simon, and Marlina Hansen, all of Roosevelt.
Theron was perhaps best at his role as a grandfather. He lit up around them and always made them a priority. Theron is survived by nine grandchildren who meant the world to him: Kilor, Korbin, Drayk, Brinlee, Oaklee, Zena, Zander, Zoe, and Riley. Theron was preceded in death by two baby grandsons, Madison and Trey.
Theron has been many things in his life. He was one of the few men who took on the role of AVON "Lady". He also worked nights as a projectionist at the Roosevelt Theaters for many years. He was an artist and in days when it was acceptable, he was known for engraving nudes on hardhats for oilfield workers.
Theron was well known in the "oil patch" as he has worked various oilfield jobs for his entire life. He has been a wireline operator and he went from floor hand to tool pusher on the rigs. He has been a pumper on the field that is now known as Newfield for over two decades. Because of it's practicality in the oil field, Theron wore black to work every day. Over time, many began to refer to him as "the man in black".
Theron had a style of his own and was true to himself. You would rarely see him without a hat and a knife. He loved working with and wearing leather. He almost always had a moustache. Underneath his tough exterior were warm brown eyes and a heart as big as the sky. Theron was a one-of-a-kind, and he will be missed by many as he makes that final ride into the sunset.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Hullinger Mortuary from 5 -7 p.m. There will be a Memorial service on Monday, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Events Center, 1024 West Hwy 40.
Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com