Richard Dan "Dick" Christofferson

Richard "Dick" Dan Christofferson 1927 ~ 2009 Richard "Dick" Dan Christofferson died July 29, 2009 in Lehi, Utah. Born March 6, 1927 to Alexander DeWitt and Louise Vickery Christofferson in Lehi, the eighth of 11 children. He was raised from a small child by his stepmother, Ella Gaisford Christofferson. Dick attended Lehi Schools and graduated from Lehi High School. He joined the military during World War II and served in the Merchant Marines in the South Pacific and also served in the National Guard. Upon his return from the war he married Margaret Jean Clark in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 16, 1947. They made their home in Lehi together where they raised their seven children. He was employed at Geneva Steel as a millwright for 42 years. He was affectionately known as "Biff". Dick was an active member of the LDS Church serving in many callings including Stake Mission President, Bishop and Counselor in a Provo MTC Branch Presidency. He was also the District Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America. He was well known for his love and service to others. Dick's garden was a work of art in which he took great pride and he shared the produce he harvested with family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his seven children: daughters, Vicki (Hal) Robbins, Grand Junction, CO; Joan (Jay) Christiansen, Lehi; Diane (Rob) Ellis, Woods Cross; sons, Jay (Maxine), Kay (Suzanne), Brad (Lynne), all of Lehi; and Tony (Kim), Alpine. Also survived by 34 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, brothers, Paul (Jeanne), Draper; Leo (Betty), Saratoga Springs; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Klemm, Salt Lake City; and Earl (Gladys) Clark, Highland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean in 2003, two brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lehi 12th Ward, 1100 North, 300 West. Family and friends may call Friday, July 31st at the same building from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday morning, 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery. The family wishes to express their thanks to Greenwood Assisted Living and 1st Choice Hospice for the loving care they have given Dad the past few years. Online guest book at wingmortuary.com