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Richard LeDosquet Obituary
Richard Howard LeDosquet, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died July 9, 2013. He was born to Joseph and Jenny LeDosquet in Williston, ND, April 20, 1923. During World War II, he served in the Army in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan.
He grew up loving the outdoors and determined to be a forester. As a result he graduated from Utah State with a degree in Forest Management. While in Logan he joined the LDS Church and married Sarah Margaret Quinney on August 22, 1949. They were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple.
He taught school and was a principal in Boise. He eventually was able to pursue his chosen career to be a forester working for the BLM which took his family to Burley and Boise ID, Sparks and Ely NV and Juneau and Fairbanks, AK. He served faithfully in many callings in LDS church including: bishop, District President (Fairbanks, AK) and patriarch. Scouting was dear to his heart, and he helped boys advance in scouting as long as he was able.
Richard and Sarah served as missionaries in Tampa, Key West and Fort Lauderdale, FL and as temple workers in the Boise and Ogden temples. Sarah died in March, 2004.
Richard married Faye Haddon Nov. 4, 2004. He is survived by Faye; his four children: Linda Ford (Blaine), Layton, UT; Louise Jenkins (Eugene), Pasco, WA; Richard Q. LeDosquet (Beth), Rifle, CO; David Q. LeDosquet (Becky); Kent, WA; 24 grandchildren; and 56 great-grandchildren; Faye's daughters and families: Christine Noah (Mike), Plano, TX and Tami Lara (Jose), Layton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. All his descendents gathered in April to honor him on his 90th birthday.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sarah; brother, John Joseph LeDosquet and his sister, Joan Estelle Romney Udall.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Windsor Meadows 1st Ward, 2800 West Gordon Avenue, Layton, UT. Family and friends may call on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 N. Fairfield Rd, Layton and on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 at the church. Interment will be in Logan City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
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Linda Brewer
August 10, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bro. LeDosquet. I spent many wonderful hours with him researching family histories. His book on Henry and Temprence Young is priceless. I'm sure there were hundreds on the other side with tears of joy to greet him.
He will be greatly missed.
Rene Rodriguez Family
July 13, 2013
He was the kind do person who made us want to be better people. We will miss him.
Scott and Dana Quinney
July 11, 2013
Dear Uncle Dick was a wonderful man; much loved and greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all our LeDosquet cousins.
Marc Peterson
July 11, 2013
I had the opportunity to have him in my teacher prep class during church! Any time he made a comment the class always became extremely quiet. All were eager to hear what Bro. Ledosquet had to say! He brought the spirit into our class everytime he spoke! What a great gift!
Karen Gowans
July 11, 2013
What a great man, Brother Ledosquet was and such a great example to our ward. We love him and my love to his family.
Rachael Coon
July 11, 2013
My children looked up to as an example in all he did and loved seeing him each Sunday. He always said the kindest things to us as he watched my little boys jump up and down through out church! We have been blessed.
Paredes Family
July 11, 2013
We have been blessed to get to know Richard, and had the privilege to enjoy his sincere love, and be touched by his strong spirit. We will truly miss this wonderful spiritual giant!
Sylvia Peterson
July 11, 2013
He was such a great example to me through the bearing of his testimony! I always new he love his Heavenly Father! What an awesome example!
Taunya Bingham
July 11, 2013
Richard is so loved by our family. His kindness and love will be forever remembered until we see him again. His family is in our prayers.
Carla Chevez
July 11, 2013
I am grateful to know such a man. His spirit touched mine many times. He will be missed.
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