Roger W. Hurliman

Roger W. Hurliman, 73, passed away in Gilbert, Arizona on December 28, 2016. Roger was born in Watseka, Illinois the son of Henry and Edna Hurliman. He was a graduate of Scottsdale High School and in 1961 married his wife, Carole Jutson in Phoenix, Arizona.Roger worked for the Salt River Project for 36-years, as a supervisor for the electric company. Mr. Hurliman had a passion for animals and enjoyed raising livestock. Over the years, he raised sheep, goats and chickens and had numerous sales of sheep and goats. Roger was a proud board member of both the Maricopa County Fair and the Arizona National Livestock Show. He also loved and supported the 4-H and FFA youth.

Roger is preceded in death by his son, Allan K. Hurliman. He is survived by his wife of 55-years Carole Hurliman of Chandler, Arizona; his son, Dwayne Hurliman of Cordell, Oklahoma; Granddaughter, Holly (Levon) Burch of Cordell, Oklahoma; Grandson, Hilton Hurliman of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma; Great Granddaughter, Vera Burch of Cordell, Oklahoma; his sister, Marleen Upshaw of San Simon, Arizona. Roger was generous in sharing his personal attributes, a giving person who had a wonderful sense of humor. His smile and loving personality will be missed by his family and the many friends he made throughout his lifetime. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Frisco Center at 101 S. 4th Street, Clinton, Ok 73601.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Green Acres Mortuary Family Room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Green Acres Mortuary Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with inurnment to follow services.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Edge Church for the building fund. http://theedge.church/ or donations can be sent to Sunshine Acres at 3405 N. Higley Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215.