Gary LaMar Richmond's Obituary
Gary L. Richmond
1949 - 2022
My dear sweet husband, Gary L. Richmond returned back to our Heavenly Father November 8, 2022. He was born December 15, 1949 in Provo, Utah..
After his graduation from Orem High School. He attended Utah Technical College in drafting. He later enlisted into the Navy. He married Karen Jeppson in the Salt Lake temple. They lived together in Mississippi and Hawaii, while he served 4 years in the Navy. He later worked as a painting contractor and then later worked for Alpine School District as a bus driver.
His hobbies were: scuba diving, as he was a scuba instructor, he loved collecting rocks and making jewelry for family members and friends and those he loved. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, riding his bike, and traveling. He was a jack-of all trades, including: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting. Gary loved helping others and served in anyway he could. Gary was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Gary served as a High Priest group leader. He was also a Temple Worker. Gary was in the young men's presidency, he was over the Boy Scouts, he was a Sunday School Teacher
Gary and Karen have 3 sons and 2 daughters and their wonderful grandchildren:
The late Jeremy Richmond. Andrew Richmond of Orem, UT, Melissa & Tom Rasmussen of American Fork, UT, Danielle & Kory Harris of Springville, UT, Jonah & Hollee Richmond of LaVerkin, UT,. His mother Marlene Cox Richmond of American Fork UT, His siblings, Jenny & Mike of American Fork, UT,. Preceded in death by his brother David Richmond. Rod & Jessica Richmond of Nevada. Daniel & Kathy Richmond of Eagle Mountain, UT, Blaine Richmond. Diana & Robert of Vineyard, UT.
He was loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, nieces. nephews, family members, and friends.
He will be deeply missed by all those that associated with him.
Funeral Services will be held at a later date.
What’s your fondest memory of Gary?
What’s a lesson you learned from Gary?
Share a story where Gary's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Gary you’ll never forget.
How did Gary make you smile?