Jason Skeet Richards

Jason Skeet Richards Jason Skeet Richards, of Orem, Utah, known affectionately as "Sir Richards" among his associates, for his successful venture in the diamond and jewelry business, returned to his Heavenly Father, Thursday, June 30, 2005, following a fatal motorcycle accident. He was 29. He is survived by his adoring wife, Marci Suzanne Lee Richards, and their unborn son, Jason Boston Richards. Born to loving parents, Ronald Kim and Terry Wyeth Richards, on April 7, 1976, in Vernal, Utah, Jason grew up knowing the spirit of adventure and the value of hard work fostered by the rugged challenges of his rural environment. He learned in his youth to eagerly explore and experience life. At that time, and through the rest of his life, Jason enjoyed the outdoors and he placed particular emphasis on his love for boating, wakeboarding, rock-climbing, and camping. He also played hockey for UVSC. He moved to Orem, where he graduated from Mountain View High School in 1994. Showing his dedication to his faith, he served as a missionary for the LDS Church in the St. Louis Missouri Mission from 1995 to 1997. Jason was an entrepreneur at heart, starting his own Concrete Co and A&B Trenching, at age 22. Later, he decided to become a Gemologist and pursued a career in the diamond business, receiving with honors his Diamond Certification from the American Gem Society Academy. He enjoyed the service aspect of his industry because he valued connecting with people, providing service, and promoting family relationships. He was very artistic and often expressed himself through the creation of his jewelry. He owned and operated Sir Richards, a jewelry store (recently renamed to Di Lusso Diamonds and Fine Jewelry) on 9th East in Provo, Utah. He was an unforgettable person and loved in the community. He married Marci Suzanne Lee on January 31, 2003, in the Salt Lake Temple. Marci was the "apple of his eye". He went to great lengths to win her affection and to demonstrate his undying love. Following two happy years of marriage, Jason learned that he was to be a father. He was ecstatic with anticipation for the birth of his son. The child is due in September of this year. In addition to wife and baby, Jason leaves behind parents, Ronald and Terry Richards; siblings: Jeremiah, Ryan, Juliet, Tiffany, and Donovan Richards; grandparents: John and Betty Wyeth; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Cheryl Lee; and many other loving family and friends. Preliminary to the funeral services, a public viewing will be held on the evening of Monday, July 4, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Orem 146th Ward, 800 South 800 West, Orem, Utah, (south building near UVSC). A second viewing will be held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com Good-bye, Sir Richards! We all love you and we will miss you!