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Richard Binns Obituary
Salt Lake City, Utah-Brother, husband, father and grandfather, passed away September 5, 2014.
He was born May 25, l945 in Logan, Utah. Richard was raised in Spokane, Washington where he attended Lewis and Clark High School. He received his Bachelors Degree in Business from Brigham Young University in 1969. He worked as a top sales executive for many different companies, the last one being 101 Mobility. Richard met Tamara Tuttle at the young age of twelve. They became high school sweethearts and married in the Salt Lake Temple on September 3, 1965. Richard and Tamara raised their nine children in California, Colorado, and Salt Lake City.
A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served faithfully in many callings, including Young Men's, High Priests, Bishop and as a counselor in the Stake Presidency. His greatest joy in life was his family and being with them. He was everybody's best friend and had a great sense of humor. Despite his health challenges, Richard's faith was unwavering. He loved to testify of Christ to those around him.
Richard is survived by his wife Tamara; children: Tauna (Dave) Lang, Tiffany (Stewart) Gollmer, Kyle (Andrea), Terra (Greg) Johnson, John (Alyce), Tisha (Jason) Curley, Tracie (Rick) Neeley, Derek (Tiffany) and Tarese; twenty six grandchildren; one great grandchild; and his brother Thomas William Binns.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents John and Alice Binns; brother John Lester Binns and sisters Judy Selander and Barbara Binns.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the LDS chapel at 2215 East Roosevelt Ave, Salt Lake City, Utah. Viewings will be held before the service from 10:00-11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund www.ldsphilanthropies.org
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Jason Mudrow
December 9, 2015
Richard left a impression on people, the kind of impression that you want to emulate his character. I had an opportunity months before he passed away the tile his shower in the basement. During this I got to know Richard and vice versa. Each day he would quote us scriptures to my cousin and I (he was helping me on the job) I took a little bit longer on that job not just because my skills aren't up to par but I look forward to seeing Richard Dailey... I'm so honored to have spent time I did with him... he was a true friend.
September 14, 2014
dear tammy and family, we are so sorry to hear about richards passing.we have been out of town and just heard the message from lou hall on our voice mail.although we have been out of touch the past few years, we will always value the good times we had together as our families were growing up.we express our love and sympathy to you and your family at this trying time. may our heavenly father's love and blessings comfort you and your family.
love, cheryl and wayne fortie
September 14, 2014
I had the price ledge of knowing Richard for many years. He was a great mentor to me and helped me immensely getting into my own business. I will be forever ended tend to him for his selfless giving as well as his knowledge of playing politics in business. I will miss him and very much regret not getting to tell him goodbye.
James Warren
September 11, 2014
Richard, your such a great man, full of love and compassion. I think about you all the time, commander! You spent so many hours pouring your wisdom into me and sharing conversations about life and character. Working with you at Electric Lightwave was such a rewarding experience and I still today use many of your business mannerisms. You treated everyone like GOLD...not just your agents. You loved, and it always showed. You exuded the greatest commandments of loving God and loving People better than any other. Thank you for our conversations on faith and always looking for common ground and places we could share our zeal for eternal things. I miss you, sir...
Next time I find myself in SLC... Its the buffet at Little America for lunch!!! Maybe I will finally get to pay the bill...
Your Friend,
Jim.
Scott & Judi Bringhurst
September 10, 2014
We are sad to hear our favorite home teacher passed away. We will always remember his sense of humor and his ability to make people feel happy. We loved his visits and listening to his testimony of Christ. He was a wonderful person. He will be missed by many people who loved him. Scott and Judi Bringhurst
Annette Johansen
September 10, 2014
I also worked with Richard at Electric Lightwave..he was an amzing man..so positive and always so giving. The world has lost a kind, gentle loving soul...
Mark Padjen
September 10, 2014
I also had the privledge of working with Richard at Electric Lightwave and Integra. Richard was a unique, wonderful man who touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. I am better for having known him and he will be truly missed.
September 10, 2014
Richard had the biggest heart. He was such a sweet soul and feisty when he needed to be! He was a great mentor to me at work and personally as well. He absolutely adored his sweet wife and family. He will be missed dearly.
Erin Lawrence
September 10, 2014
Like many others, I had the great pleasure of working with Richard at Electric Lightwave. He was a very kind and gentle man. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Tom McCoy
September 10, 2014
I had the pleasure of knowing Richard through work. We also played golf together on several occasions. Richard was truly a wonderful example of all that is good in this world. My condolences to you as a family...he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Brad Steinmeyer
September 10, 2014
I had the pleasure of working for Richard for 3 years. He was one of the most amazing humans in the world. Richard will be missed.
Jeannie Hatch
September 10, 2014
I had the pleasure and honor of working with Richard at Electric Lightwave. He was truly an amazing man! Spiritual, funny and kind hearted. I will always consider him a very dear friend. My life is more for knowing him. He will be greatly missed!
Pamela Newton
September 9, 2014
Richard was a very blessed man with a wonderful family that stood by and supported him. I appreciated Richard's sense of humor and enjoyed giving him his foot rubs. He showed all of us how to celebrate life with his strong faith and sharing his love for Our Saviour and Heavenly Father.
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