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Richard McDougal Obituary
1933 ~ 2012
Richard Nephi McDougal, age 79, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 19, 2012 in West Jordan, Utah. Born on July 2, 1933 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin to Gilbert Donald and Minnie Hodge McDougal. Married Carolyn Coats on January 27, 1961 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Served full-time LDS mission in the Central Atlantic States Mission. Served his country as an officer in the United States Air Force. Lovingly served families in their time of need at McDougal Funeral Homes for over 40 years. Long-time member of Rotary International. Served as bishop, stake president, mission president of the Michigan Lansing Mission, patriarch, temple ordinance worker, temple sealer, and numerous other church callings. Loved building and spending time at his mountain cabin in Midway. Richard loved to travel and visited many countries worldwide.
Survived by wife, West Jordan; children: Mark (Valerie), South Jordan; Rebecca (Thomas) Greene, Orem; Douglas (Michelle), West Jordan; Debra (Gary) Bushman, Alpine; 15 grandchildren and 2 of their spouses; 2 great-grandsons. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, James, Edmund, Gilbert, Dan, Delmer, Rubin, Neal, R. David, Ellsworth; sister, Mary Ruth; baby son, John.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 11:00 a.m., West Jordan Utah Mountain View Stake Center, 2901 West 9000 South, West Jordan, Utah. Viewings will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 5-8 p.m., at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, and Wednesday, 9:30-10:40 a.m. at the church. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. Under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard McDougal
Alice Blankenship
October 15, 2019
He left a great and wonderful legacy. The McDougal family has helped to take care of my husband and my three children. Knowing they helped to give them all the best is very comforting for me.
Christian Hunt
November 1, 2012
Dear McDougal Family, I was one of President McDougal Missionaries. I have great love for President McDougal and Sister McDougal. I learn a lot from them and would like to express my sorrow for his passing. Love Elder Christian Lee Hunt.
Donna Luncy
October 24, 2012
Dear Sister McDougal,
I am so grateful to have known President McDougal. He was so kind and encouraging as a mission president. He pushed me to be my best and helped me develop more compassion. What a wonderful man & leader! I love you and you are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Donna Lundy
Jackie Ahlberg
October 24, 2012
Carolyn & Family:
We are so sad to learn of Richard's death. We send our love and deep regards to ALL YOUR FAMILY! Sincerely, Art & Jackie Ahlberg
Lory Newman
October 24, 2012
Dear Becky and McDougal family:
Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
We express sympathy to you. Gratitude for the leadership and service given for years to church and community.
A wonderful example of selfless time given to many. May
you find comfort always in the legacy of a great patriarch.
Love to you and your family!
Jon & Lory Newman
Lynn and Patricia Robinson
October 24, 2012
Carolyn, we are so blessed to have known your husband. Richard is a great man. We appreciate all of the wonderful counsel that was given to us while while your family lived in the Taylorsville South Stake. May you have peace in your heart knowing the love the Savior has for you and your family. It will only be a short time before you will see Richard again. He was a man of great kindness and we will remember him with fondness.
Russell Jones
October 23, 2012
Dear Carolyn, Mark, Becky, Doug,Debbie and the rest of the family, thinking of all of you at this time, sorry for the loss of a great husband, father, grandpa and friend, the care and love that was shown to me when I was in my youth has and will.always influenced my life with the FHE and going to church and activities to knowing how to treat my wife and children and how to treat other peoplethat i come in contact with, I contribute this to all of you I was treated as one of the family for this i am forever grateful for being a part of such a wonderful family. I will not be able to attend the funeral at this time I am in Mexico City working on the LDS Temple. I Love all of you and my prayers go to you all at this time of need. Love Rusty Jones
Dan Hawk
October 23, 2012
Sister McDougal,
I could never tell you how much President McDougal meant to me. He taught me so much about the Gospel and helped me become a better man. I will alway be greatful for the time in my life when we lost our little Baby Jace. It was such a blessing to know that I could call President McDougal and he would know what to do and help Louise and I through that very rough time. You both will always hold a very special place in my heart. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love Dan Hawk
Travis & Scarlett Sybrowsky
October 23, 2012
Our mortal life is a sacred and kind blessing from a loving Heavenly Father. Our lives are given greater depth of meaning through the relationships that we form and the lessons we receive. President Richard McDougal was one of the great mentors that offered his time, wisdom and love to shape my life, and the bond created will never be forgotten.
It is with a humble heart and deep gratitude that I offer my condolences at this very tender time to Sister McDougal and family. To my friend and mentor, God be with you till we meet again!
Chris Thackeray
October 23, 2012
Sister McDougal,
Thinking of you and your family today. Thanks for the opportunity to reflect and remember the many ways that I was impacted by you and President McDougal. Thank you for the example of dedicated service.
October 23, 2012
Dear Carolyn and family,
I worked for McDougal Funeral Homes for four years in the late 80s and early 90s and loved working with Richard. What a great man and a wonderful boss. He was an example to all who knew and associated with him.
Much love to you and your family at this time,
Rachel Olson and family
Neil Carlile
October 23, 2012
To Becky & Tom, T.J., Carrie, Ben, Daniel and all of the McDougal Family:
We want to express our love and condolences at the passing of your father and grandfather. He was a wonderful man who loved and reared an outstanding family, gave a life-time of service to others, and followed the Savior's example. We know you will feel peace and comfort now and throughout the coming months and years.
With our love,
Neil & Deanne, Scott, Michelle, Katie, and Josh Carlile
Boyd Ackerman
October 23, 2012
What an example this man was! In the short time I knew him as Mission President, he was instumental in my growth spiritually. I will be forever grateful that the Lord saw fit to send me to him. He was a firm and fair role model for all of us. Great, great man, and I mourn his passing with all his freinds and family. Please accept my condolences.
October 22, 2012
Dear Carolyn & Family,
Thinking of you at this sad time. We have many pleasent memories of your Dear Richard, he is a kind and consierate friend to all. Peace be with you and your family at this time.
Love Tom & Katie Winn
John Wilhite
October 22, 2012
President McDougal was my Mission President. This was one of the most loving and kindest men I have ever known. I really enjoyed working and talking to this mission president. I am very grateful to have this man pass through my life.
John and Susanne Judd
October 22, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to all your family for your loss. He was a great home teacher.
alice blankenship
October 22, 2012
My family has taken comfort from Mr.
Mcdougal over meny years. He was truley a special man in all he did.I hope his family knows how meny families have them in their prayers.
Tom & Marlene Goudie
October 22, 2012
So sorry for you loss. What a great man he was and is. You're family will be in our prayers.
October 22, 2012
Bishop McDougal served my family when our baby girl died as the Savior would have. She had a terminal illness and passed at home. We called Bishop McDougal and he assured us he would arrange for her to be picked up. He came personally, wrapped her in her little blanket and had my husband hold her in the car as Bishop Mc Dougal drove to the mortuary. It did not end there. He drove to our home and picked us up for the funeral. He instructed my husband every step of the way. It was truly as though the Saviour stood beside us. I have loved him for it for the past 29 years. Thank you Bishop McDougal. I pray your family is tended to as tenderly at this difficult time, as you tended to ours. May God bless you all. Tera's Family.
Keith Sorensen
October 22, 2012
Carolyn and Family,
We are so sorry to hear that Richard is away for a time. He was a great hero to Renee and I. He provided wise council so many times. His friendship was treasured. We think fondly of times spend in Rotary and especially at your cabin. May God bless you.
Keith and Renee Sorensen
Craig Payne
October 22, 2012
He taught me much about the gospel and serving the Lord, he was patient with me, he was an example of his teaching, and then the personal care for me as an individuals. We had many one-on-one visits that meant a lot to me, even when he was setting me straight. It seems like yesterday, and he will always be remembered by me. My heart goes out to Sister McDougal and the family. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful man with us all!
Vickey & Joe Monson
October 22, 2012
Carolyn,
We send you our condolences; you are in our thoughts and prayers. He is an example of reverence for The Lord's House, quietly going about his business as an assistant coordinator, sealer, patron.
"May peace be with you, this day, and always."
Joe and Vickey Monson
Uniontown, PA.
Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission
Joe and Vickey Monson
October 22, 2012
Carolyn,
What a great man! We consider it a signal honor to know both of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We so much enjoyed our association with you in the Temple. Richard is finally released from his physical trials. May you always have the Spirit with you to give you solace and peace.
Vickey and Joe Monson
Uniontown, PA
Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission
Laura Pack Dieckmann
October 21, 2012
I have so many fond memories of Brother McDougal as my Sunday School teacher. He was the ONE teacher that actually made me WANT to go, and to LEARN while I was there... Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Todd Cannon
October 21, 2012
President McDougal was my Mission President. I can't begin to tell the many things I learned from him. What a great man.
October 21, 2012
We send our deepest sympathies. Richard was a great man and example to all.
Rick and Shauna Lloyd
Vaughn & RaeLynn McDougal
October 21, 2012
Uncle Richard was an incredible person and a great example of love and caring. We loved him. Our thoughts are with you Carolyn and family
Eric Nelson
October 21, 2012
One of my most powerful examples of how to be a real man by how he treated his wife and others. Teacher. Leader by example. Taught me to be more forgiving and loving. I continually thank God he was part of my life.
Elaine Beckstrom
October 21, 2012
I am so sorry, he will be missed.
Lois Fife-Burns
October 21, 2012
Carolyn: So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. You two were great neighbors - Kearns. May God be with you at this time.
October 21, 2012
Dear Sister McDougal and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a kind and wonderful mission president. I can still hear his voice when he would call on transfer days, "How's my Sister Terry?" I learned so much from you two and am so grateful for your love and example. Please know you will continue to be in my prayers.
With much love,
Colleen Terry
Dr. Willis D. Waite
October 21, 2012
Dear Sister McDougal and Family, I rejoice with you in our knowledge and testimony that life is eternal, thanks to our Precious Savior and Dear Redeemer. What a joy for me and my beloved Beverly to serve with you in the sealing department of the Jordan River Temple. I express to you and your family my heartfelt sympathy. Althogh there is no substitute for the physical presence and love of your dear companion and father, I pray your knowledge of the gospel will be a source of peace and that you will feel the comforting influence of the Holy Spirit. I send you my love and blessings,
David Arnold White
October 21, 2012
Dear Carolyn, Sad to hear of your husband's passing. sounds like you have had a good life. May the sweet peace of the gospel be you comfort and guide. sincerely one of your old Granger friends.
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