Margo Linck Denver, age 89, of Roosevelt, Utah, passed away on October 23, 2026, according to an obituary published by Hullinger Mortuary. She was a longtime resident of the area and a former business owner.
Born on December 7, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William Harold and Thelma Mortensen Linck, Denver moved to Myton, Utah, at age four. She married Charles "Smiley" Denver on August 27, 1955, and the couple later solemnized their marriage in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 15, 1977.
Denver and her husband owned and operated several businesses in Roosevelt for over 40 years. These enterprises included the Army-Navy Store, Smiley's Sporting Goods, Sears Catalog Store, The Attic, and NAPA Auto Parts.
In addition to her business ventures, Denver worked in the library at Union High School, a position she reportedly loved. Her family noted that she enjoyed working with the youth and wanted every student to succeed.
Denver is survived by her husband of seventy-one years, Charles "Smiley" Denver; children Terri Denver of Woods Cross, Utah; Lance (Sue) Denver of Roosevelt, Utah; Mindy (Ted) Labrum of Roosevelt, Utah; and Charlie Denver of Roosevelt, Utah; and daughter-in-law Susan (Doug) Betts of Neola, Utah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Chris Denver, her sister LaRue Lamb, her grandson Bobby Stevenson, and her granddaughter Shae Denver.
Denver's life was characterized by her involvement in various activities, including boating, snowmobiling, camping, hunting, golfing, and fishing. She was also known for her interest in playing bridge and socializing with friends and family.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt 2nd, 11th, & Cove 2nd Ward Chapel, located at 250 W. 200 N., Roosevelt, Utah. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary, and again on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place in Roosevelt Memorial Park.
