Richard Summers

Richard Summers 3/21/1915 ~ 2/2/2004  Richard W. Summers was born March 21, 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died February 2, 2004 in Salt Lake City at the age of 88.Dick was born in Salt Lake City to William Henry and Ruby Thomson Summers. He lived most of his life in Salt Lake City except for the few years that he lived in Mona, Utah, where he met his eternal sweetheart, Zelda Newton. They were married in Mona on October 25, 1942, and later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He served in the US Army during World War II. He lived an exemplary life, leading and guiding his family. He was a strong and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission with his wife in the Washington Seattle Mission, and served in other callings such as scouting and Temple work. A favorite calling was that of Dance Directors. They loved to dance and went to all the stake dances held monthly. Dick was a wonderful mechanic and could fix any car. He was the owner of Summers Garage and later worked for the Post Office Garage until his retirement. He was a loving and gentle man with a keen sense of humor. He always had a joke to tell. He will truly be missed by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years; children, Kathie (Keith) Taylor, Merri (Michael) Coleman, and Richard (Rosie) Summers; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sisters, Madge Newton, Joy Neilsen, Wilma (Dick) Morris; brother Vaughn (Nila) Summers; sister-in-law, Jean Summers. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Bob. Funeral services for Richard will be held on Friday, February 06, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kenwood 1st Ward, 3080 South 1765 East. Friends may call Thurs. evening, from 6-8 p.m., at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East and on Friday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Funeral Directors: The Holbrook Mortuary. We wish to express our thanks to the wonderful caregivers from Life Care at Home, Vista Care, and Garden Terrace Care Facility.