Sadly, Rob Verhaaren passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 in a freak accident while he was participating in the LoToJa Bicycle Classic, a 206-mile, one day race from Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He first participated in this race in 2008 and was a veteran rider.
He was less than 20 miles from the finish line, just leaving Hoback Junction on Highway 89, when he had swerved to avoid a pothole, losing control and went over a bridge railing, falling 30 to 40 feet, ending up in the shallow Snake River. He was transported to St. John's Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
He leaves behind his wife, Bridget and 3 children, Ansel, Helena and Karl.
Obituary
Robert Carl Verhaaren
9/13/69 ~ 9/8/12
MESA, AZ-Rob died as a result of a cycling accident while riding the LOTOJA race.
Rob is survived by his wife, Bridget (Banfield), and children, Ava (preceded in death), Ansel, Helena and Karl. Parents: Richard and Laurel Verhaaren of Alpine, Utah Siblings: Leslie (Erznoznik), Brenda, Mark, Jeff (preceded in death), and Mike.
Visitation - Friday, September 14th 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, September 15th 9 a.m. Funeral - Saturday, September 15th 10 a.m. Both visitations and funeral to be held: L.D.S. Hermosa Vista Stake Center 2701 E. Lehi Road Mesa, AZ 85213
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through any Wells Fargo Bank to the Rob Verhaaren Memorial Account.
Published in Deseret News Sept 12-13, 2012
Rob's Brother: Jefferson Brent Verhaaren
He was less than 20 miles from the finish line, just leaving Hoback Junction on Highway 89, when he had swerved to avoid a pothole, losing control and went over a bridge railing, falling 30 to 40 feet, ending up in the shallow Snake River. He was transported to St. John's Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
He leaves behind his wife, Bridget and 3 children, Ansel, Helena and Karl.
Obituary
Robert Carl Verhaaren
9/13/69 ~ 9/8/12
MESA, AZ-Rob died as a result of a cycling accident while riding the LOTOJA race.
Rob is survived by his wife, Bridget (Banfield), and children, Ava (preceded in death), Ansel, Helena and Karl. Parents: Richard and Laurel Verhaaren of Alpine, Utah Siblings: Leslie (Erznoznik), Brenda, Mark, Jeff (preceded in death), and Mike.
Visitation - Friday, September 14th 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, September 15th 9 a.m. Funeral - Saturday, September 15th 10 a.m. Both visitations and funeral to be held: L.D.S. Hermosa Vista Stake Center 2701 E. Lehi Road Mesa, AZ 85213
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through any Wells Fargo Bank to the Rob Verhaaren Memorial Account.
Published in Deseret News Sept 12-13, 2012
Rob's Brother: Jefferson Brent Verhaaren
Sadly, Rob Verhaaren passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 in a freak accident while he was participating in the LoToJa Bicycle Classic, a 206-mile, one day race from Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He first participated in this race in 2008 and was a veteran rider.
He was less than 20 miles from the finish line, just leaving Hoback Junction on Highway 89, when he had swerved to avoid a pothole, losing control and went over a bridge railing, falling 30 to 40 feet, ending up in the shallow Snake River. He was transported to St. John's Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
He leaves behind his wife, Bridget and 3 children, Ansel, Helena and Karl.
Obituary
Robert Carl Verhaaren
9/13/69 ~ 9/8/12
MESA, AZ-Rob died as a result of a cycling accident while riding the LOTOJA race.
Rob is survived by his wife, Bridget (Banfield), and children, Ava (preceded in death), Ansel, Helena and Karl. Parents: Richard and Laurel Verhaaren of Alpine, Utah Siblings: Leslie (Erznoznik), Brenda, Mark, Jeff (preceded in death), and Mike.
Visitation - Friday, September 14th 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, September 15th 9 a.m. Funeral - Saturday, September 15th 10 a.m. Both visitations and funeral to be held: L.D.S. Hermosa Vista Stake Center 2701 E. Lehi Road Mesa, AZ 85213
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through any Wells Fargo Bank to the Rob Verhaaren Memorial Account.
Published in Deseret News Sept 12-13, 2012
Rob's Brother: Jefferson Brent Verhaaren
He was less than 20 miles from the finish line, just leaving Hoback Junction on Highway 89, when he had swerved to avoid a pothole, losing control and went over a bridge railing, falling 30 to 40 feet, ending up in the shallow Snake River. He was transported to St. John's Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
He leaves behind his wife, Bridget and 3 children, Ansel, Helena and Karl.
Obituary
Robert Carl Verhaaren
9/13/69 ~ 9/8/12
MESA, AZ-Rob died as a result of a cycling accident while riding the LOTOJA race.
Rob is survived by his wife, Bridget (Banfield), and children, Ava (preceded in death), Ansel, Helena and Karl. Parents: Richard and Laurel Verhaaren of Alpine, Utah Siblings: Leslie (Erznoznik), Brenda, Mark, Jeff (preceded in death), and Mike.
Visitation - Friday, September 14th 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, September 15th 9 a.m. Funeral - Saturday, September 15th 10 a.m. Both visitations and funeral to be held: L.D.S. Hermosa Vista Stake Center 2701 E. Lehi Road Mesa, AZ 85213
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through any Wells Fargo Bank to the Rob Verhaaren Memorial Account.
Published in Deseret News Sept 12-13, 2012
Rob's Brother: Jefferson Brent Verhaaren
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Interment September 15, 2012
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