Richard Newton

1929 - 2017

A very tender, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend passed away at the home of his daughter, Dianna. Jan and the whole family helped to give the care he needed. We express gratitude to Brighton Hospice aides and nurses
Richard Whitney Newton passed away on April 27, 2017.
He was born July 4, 1929 in San Fernando, California, to Stephen B. and Winnie J. Harrington Newton. He married Janet B. Torrey in Moscow, Idaho on January 27, 1951 while attending the University of Idaho. Later the marriage was solemnized in the London England Temple, November 29, 1958. He graduated from the University with a B.S. Degree in Education in 1952, and a M.S. Degree in Education in 1953.
"Dick" was well known for his championship talents in track and field. Both in high school and in college, where he broke many records. He was a beautiful runner. After College he served his country, which he loved, for 21 years. He served in the Air Force as a Hospital Administrator, retiring as a Lt. Col.
After Air Force retirement, he worked for LDS Hospital and then for the Presiding Bishopric office as the head of the Membership Department. He was an honorable member of the LDS Church. He served in many leadership positions, and was an ordained Patriarch. He and Jan served a mission to the France Paris mission from 1994-1996. They also served as ordinance workers in the Bountiful and the Mt. Timpanogos Temples. He was a Branch President in the Provo MTC.
He is survived by his wife, Janet, who dedicated her life to his care. Her devotion has been an example of pure love. He is also survived by his children; Kathy (H.D) Moss of Apache Junction, Arizona, Dianna (Orrin) Andersen of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and son Rick (Kim) Newton of Kaysville, Utah. Also 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a son, Richard Kent, his parents, and his brother, Stephen Crosby Newton and a great grandson, James Roman Newton.
A Viewing will be held Friday, May 5th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Saratoga Springs 1st Ward, 587 South Saratoga Springs Road, Saratoga Springs, Utah.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 6th, at 11:00 am, at the Bountiful 16th Ward, 720 East 550 North, Bountiful Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in Memorial Lakeview Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, Utah.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund or the LDS Missionary Fund.
Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.uvfuneral.com.