Dearest Frances I have such fond memories of Roy. I and my late wife have known you both for over thirty years. Roy was always full of compassion, kindness and above all wonderful stories of his life. I will certainly miss him. With love Brian.

Dear Francis,
We are friends from your Shaklee past. We just learned of Roy's passing over a year ago, but wanted to send our love and remind you how much we cherished your guidance and friendship. We are currently serving our 2nd mission, this one in the Hong Kong China temple. We moved to St. George, Utah in 1994 and enjoy the area. We hope this finds you doing well. Best Regards, Elder George and Sister Michele Dean.

Frances - I'm writing in behalf of my Mother, Florence Brinton.  She would want to share her love for you at this time.  She is 101 years old, living with my brother, David, in Draper.  She has a very strong heart! and much of that is due to the great care and counseling from you and your dear Mother.  May the Lord bless you during this difficult time.

Roy and Francis were the author of many enjoyable and rewarding adventures, opportunities and endearing memories. Roy is the only person I know that can sleep with one eye open. He reluctantly allowed me to drive his van home from a Colorado Shaklee convention while he rested. Each time I glanced in his direction he had one eye closed and one watching the speedometer. Our dear friends, you are thoughtfully and warmly woven in the tapestry of our lives.
Joan and Walt Van Moorlehem

Our tribute to one of our adventuresome CzechMates,with whom we've been involved for the past 60 years. He was a great supporter of the Slovak people. We will miss him.

I will always remember the times I visited Roy and Frances in their home in Salt Lake. I especially remember the Madsens driving me over the mountain to the Redford theater and how scared I was as Roy drove the winding mountain roads and pointed out the quaking aspens down the steep side of the mountain. I said Roy you drive and I'll look! How much we will miss him and his kindness!

Dear family, take my condolence with sacrifice of your husband, father, grandfather , friend. I knew him 13 years and he always loves his family and all people around. He was a big HUMAN. He never forgot Slovakia and we don´t forget him. He will be missed. Honor to his memory.
(Mary and Stefan Ceman, Podkonice, Slovakia, Europe)

To Dan and Francis,
We offer our most sincere sympathy to you and all of the family. It has been a great blessing in our life to know  Roy and Francis. Walter and Aloha Kuefner

Our condolences to your family.  Roy will be missed.  From Madeleine & Roger Trottier and family who were longtime Shaklee friends.

Sister Debbie,
    From your ward family in the Washington Fields 13th Ward we wish you wonderful memories of your father at this difficult time.  May the Peace that only the Comforter can bring rest upon you and may God bless you.  We love and appreciate all the acts of service you perform for each of us daily.  -Bishop Burke Staheli

I would also like to express my condolence to Roy´s family. I spent 6 weeks with Roy in 2001, we had a really great time and I learned a lot from him. I´m not gonna write a long story, I will only use Roy´s sentence when it was raining: when it is raining, it meens, that they need the sun somewhere else. So, it is raining for me today, when I heard, that Roy´s gone from this world. But I´m sure, that the sun is shining for him now :) Keep on going Roy, "ty hodnej kluku" :)

Dear Family, Roy and I had a very special relationship.  In 1961 we worked very closly together as we both begain and build our Shaklee Business.  Roy was a charmer that everyone liked.  He was honest and always wanted to help others.  I was always learning from him as I tried to teach him the business that i didn't fully understand.  My life is better because of knowing him, his parents and Frances.  We wish we could be there with you to share wonderful stories of good times and fun moments with you all.  Sending Hugs and Prayers.  This program will not let me give you my e mail.. It is baker@buildhealth.com

I was Roy's junior companion for the first 13 months of my mission to Czechoslovakia. The communists didn't appreciate changes or moves so we suffered together. I'm sorry he's gone. I'll be the next one I'm sure. Those of us who served during the communist years are few now. We call ourselves the Czech Mates and we'll all be at the funeral for sure. Roy was a fine person and it was an honor to know him.
Fred C Goldthorpe PhD

We would like to express our deepest condolences to Roy's family.  Roy will be greatly missed in all of our lives.
John and Karren Fairbanks

My husband, Vern Miller, and Roy began their friendship as companions in the Czechoslovakian mission.  As time passed, school, wives, businesses and social events were added to  long lives of devotion and love for each other.  Roy will be missed, but Vern greeted him on the other side.

Marion Toronto Miller

Roy and Francis were always so willing to participate in our Czechmates group and generous to host our activities.  They showed appreciation for the young missionaries by letting them use their condo as a special retreat. There was always a special spot in Roy's heart for the Slovak people and we enjoyed his stories.  He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, his dear family.
Love, Richard and Barbara Winder

Pleasant memories flood as we remember the generosity and hospitality of Roy and Frances.  We enjoyed business trips, BYU games in the snow, and relaxing times at the condos.  Roy and Frances are cherished friends. We will miss Roy and his stories.

Dad - I can't stop thinking about all the memories and places we traveled together - such good times! I love and miss you, Becky

OBITUARY

Roy Madsen

February 16, 1925 – September 4, 2011

Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Services