Richard Karl Stevens' Obituary
Richard Karl Stevens
On January 8, 2022, our beloved husband, Step Father, Grandpa, brother, and uncle was called home to a better place where he could be whole and in pain no longer. He passed at the Jordan Valley Medical Center with his wife and daughters by his side. He lived his earthly existence for seventy-five years fighting the good fight to stay as long as he could. In that time he enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting up in the high Uintas and Skull Valley with family. He had many fond memories of good ole’ times and crazy situations that he lived through somehow. He was always making some kind of joke or loudly telling a story to entertain anyone who would listen. Richard was someone who listened and helped you if he could.
Richard was born in Salt Lake City on August 21, 1946 to Wilford Ezra and Ora Lexy Andersen Stevens. Richard grew up in many places including Swede Town, where he met the love of his life Barbara. They got married on a cold and snowy day in January when he was twenty. He was a long line truck driver who drove all over the western United States. Unfortunately Richard and Barbara had many trials and divorced. So Richard moved to California, living there for twenty five years, working various jobs and lived in many cities.
In 2001, Richard returned to Salt Lake City and reconnected with Barbara and they remarried on their anniversary January 7, 2002. At this time he became a Step Father to Melisa Jennette and Nancy Yvette Holt and then later became, his favorite thing, Grandpa to Michael Wallace, Alexcia (Lexi) Jane and Ally Jade Holt. We had many fun-filled family vacations to California where he would show us the different places he lived, the beautiful beaches and the fun attractions that California has to offer. Richard and Barbara lived in West Valley City until his passing. Richard was an avid reader and was the proud owner of many, many, MANY books. His favorite pastime was playing Solitaire on his computer. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Rex (Carol) Moosman and Clare King, his sister Shanna Lee King and Ora Lue George and his brothers in laws Reid, Gary, and Benjamin (Lani) Hoopiiaina.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Barbara, his step daughters Melisa Jennette and Nancy Yvette Holt. His grandchildren Michael Wallace, Alexcia (Lexi) Jane, and Ally Jade Holt His brother Jack (Charlene) Stevens, sister Mary-Lynne (Neal) Oveson, brother in law Peter George, sister in law Kathy (Ed) Bruner and Robin Hoopiiaina. Plus many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
We will be holding his funeral service on Saturday February 5, 2022, at the LDS Stake Center (3901 West 2925 South) in West Valley City at 11:00 AM. One Hour prior to services (10 AM) there will be a Family Viewing. Due to Covid surges MASKS are encouraged and recommended but not required. As per Richard’s wishes he will not be interned until a later date.
Richard Rest in peace knowing you finally made it home.
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