Billie Richards Obituary

Will Be Missed
Billie LeRoy Richards, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on November 11, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Bill was a hardworking cattleman and truck driver. He loved hauling cattle and trading goats. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. Billie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the New England States Mission.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marian; children, William L. (Chris) Richards; Clark (Krissi) Palmer; Joye (Chad) Staley; Rustin (Kami) Richards; Don (Deb) Richards; Kristen (Darin) Perry; Wacey (Beau Dee) Richards and Weylin (Megan) Richards. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Lisa Palmer; granddaughter, Tori; and a sister Alta Tull.
Funeral service will be on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Kamas LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 to 10:45 prior to the service. Interment with military honors will follow in the Marion Cemetery under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home. Online guestbook at crandallfhevanston.com

Published by Deseret News on Nov. 13, 2012.
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May I express my deepest sympathy at the passing of Billie. We were best friends and a next door neighbor through our years in school.

Gene Lambert

November 19, 2012

Marian & Family.
We were so saddened to learn of Bill's death. I always looked up to Bill, and he always was a great & good friend.
May God bless you all in the days ahead
Byron & Joe Ann Rockhill

Byron & Joe Ann Rockhill

November 18, 2012

So sad to hear of Bill's passing, but ever grateful for the happy times shared with him during the year my girls and I helped out with the concessions at Basin Livestock Auction barn. Just thinking of him always brings a smile and happy feelings to our hearts. We loved him!

Nancy Burton

November 16, 2012

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Billie. He was a great friend & I will cherish the many vists & good times we had. You have been in my thoughts & prayers. Craig Van Tassell

November 15, 2012

Marian and Family,
We would like to express our sympathy and wish you all the very best in life without him. He wasn't just a great guy but a brave one.
God Bless You All,
Jerry and Neta Parker

November 15, 2012

We will miss you Billie...our thoughts are with your family.
Love, the Crystals (Brent, Jess, Colton, Garrett, and Dylan )

Jessica Crystal

November 14, 2012

Our condolances to Billie's family. He was a good friend and businessman. We appreicated his help with our mink business many years ago and recently with our cow/calf operation. May your memories sustain you at this time of your loss.

Kent & Diane Wilde

November 14, 2012

Marium and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Billie. We loved him with all our hearts. We will miss that smile of his and that laugh he always had. He always had a good word. I am sure him and Dad are having a wonderful time. We will miss him deeply. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time of your loss.
Ronie Sue and Clint Wilde

November 14, 2012

We really are going to miss you Billie, you always put a smile on our face....
The gals at the Bank.....

November 14, 2012

Marian and Family

We were so sorry to hear about Billies passing. What a great man he was. He always brighten my day with a smile,teasing and a hug. What a great void in our lives. We know he is in a great place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve your loss.

Steve and Linda Jones

November 13, 2012

I knew Billie in the cattle industry and also through the church. He was one of the best. So sorry to hear of his illness and death. He was a fine person, "one of the good ones." May the Lord bless you his family,

Dick Jorgenson

November 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of the death of my classmate and friend. He was a great guy always. With Love,

Annette (Lewis)Sewell

November 13, 2012

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