Becky Val Roberts Richards
June 11, 1953 - October 10, 2020
Becky Val Roberts Richards passed away peacefully on Saturday October 10th, 2020 in Sandy Utah at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Becky was born June 11, 1953 in Murray, Utah to Horace Valentine Roberts and Bernice Smith. She was the youngest of 6 sisters and grew up in Holladay, Utah where she attended school graduating from Skyline High School. She later attended Utah State University, Ricks College and University of Utah. She met her best friend, sweetheart and Eternal companion in Midvale Utah where they both were involved in the church young adult program. Their marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake City temple on March 14, 1978. They spent 42 years together. Becky was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in various callings in Primary, Young Women’s and Relief Society. Also, she was always very proud of serving the Lord as a missionary in the Washington D.C. mission. She loved her family and being together was always something very important to her. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Beverly Timmerman. She is survived by her Husband Bryan H. Richards, 4 children, Brooke, (Adam) Schneider, Brynn (Douglas) Nance, Benjamin, (Emily) Richards and Brittany, (Gonzalo) Varas. 9 grandchildren, and 4 sisters, Bonny, Barbara, Betty and Brenda. Services will be held in the Sandy Utah Canyon View Stake center located at 9119 South 1300 East, Sandy Utah with a viewing held Tuesday October 13, 2020 from 6pm-8pm with the Funeral services being held on Wednesday October 14, 2020 beginning at 11am with a viewing one hour prior. Interment to follow at Holladay Memorial Park, 4900 South Memory Lane, Holladay, Utah. The family has asked that all observe the current social mandates of wearing masks and social distancing. Also the family would like to thank the IHC Hospice team for their professional and warm care of Becky during her last few months. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that individuals donate to the John M. Huntsman Cancer Institute in her name.
Becky Val Roberts Richards passed away peacefully on Saturday October 10th, 2020 in Sandy Utah at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Becky was born June 11, 1953 in Murray, Utah to Horace Valentine Roberts and Bernice... View Obituary & Service Information