Roy Jorgensen: Fiddles, Family, and the 3-Room Cabin

Roy Jorgensen and the 3-Room Cabin

Roy Jorgensen (1929–1987) was born in Granger, Utah, and spent most of his life in the community he called home. A son of the Jorgensen family who had farmed along 3500 South, Roy carried forward both the pioneer work ethic and the love of music that shaped his life. He was an active member of the Utah Old Time Fiddlers, sharing his talent and joy for music with others throughout the valley.

In 1946, a small home was built at 2806 West 3500 South, tucked away at the rear of the old Jorgensen farm. Though simple in design, the home was affectionately known as “The 3-Room Cabin.” It became the home of Roy and his family, and a landmark remembered by many long-time Granger residents.

Roy married Irene Hodge in 1950, and together they raised their family in Granger. Their lives were touched with both joy and tragedy. In 1967, during the Vietnam War, their son Emory Jorgensen was killed in action at Hill 823, Ngok Kom Leat, South Vietnam—a devastating loss for both family and community.

As Granger shifted from farmland to development, the Jorgensen property on 3500 South was eventually divided. The land gave way to the Hillsdale Subdivision, David Early Tires, and the Norge Dry Cleaners, reshaping the area that once was part of the family farmstead. While records are not certain as to where Roy and Irene settled after this change, it is believed they remained close to Granger, where their roots ran deep.

Roy Jorgensen’s life is remembered not only for his music and family devotion but also as part of the larger story of Granger’s transformation from a farming village to a growing suburban community.

The 3-Room Cabin 2806 W 3500 S