Burton Rehkop Obituary (1945 - 2022)

Burton Dwight Rehkop, 77, passed away July 28, 2022 at Cedar Health and Rehabilitation in Cedar City, Utah. He was born June 2, 1945 in San Angelo, Texas. His family relocated at an early age to East Texas, where he later raised his own family in Athens and Tyler. He earned his living in Texas, as the owner of Strata Drill, Inc., where he specialized in oil and gas exploration, as well as commercial/residential water wells. Throughout his life he developed a passion for accurate firearms. He relocated to Cedar City, Utah in 1995, where he retired from drilling and developed a gunsmithing business. He loved to shoot, hunt and build guns! He prided himself in the accuracy of his benchrest rifles, and won many awards at various competitions. He was a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he served in many callings, including Bishop. He had a very strong testimony of the gospel. He loved to read and study for countless hours, especially the Book of Mormon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lila Rehop. He is survived by his three children, Byron (Hope) Rehkop, Shana (Clay) Nelson and Bradley (Cindy) Rehkop; seven grandchildren, Chase (ShanDel) Watson, Wesley Rehkop, Hayley Rehkop, Hunter (Haley) Watson, Chelsey (Michael) Pearson, Max (Danielle) Rehkop and Jake (Kennedy) Rehkop; ten great grandchildren; sister, Brenda (Eddie) Gaines; nephew, Ashley (Christy) Gaines and mother of his children, Judy (George) Dodd. He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony on Monday, August 8, 2022 in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.org