George Richard Loser

G. Richard Loser, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 29, 2009 in Alpine, Utah after a valiant 14-month battle with cancer. Richard was born May 15, 1956 in Sacramento California, to George Henry and Rose Evelyn Loser. He grew up in Garden Valley, California and graduated from Ponderosa High School in 1974. He attended one year of school at Ricks College before serving a two-year LDS mission in Louisville, Kentucky. After his release, he returned to Ricks College where he met, dated, and married Michelle Dickison of Granger, Utah. They were sealed for time and eternity April 27, 1979 in the Salt Lake Temple. Richard and Michelle moved to Provo Utah, where Richard attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business management. He enjoyed a successful career and was most recently employed as the Sales and Marketing Director for Rescue Alert. While there, Richard was able to bless the lives of coworkers and customers across the nation with his caring disposition and friendly nature. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Richard served tirelessly in various leadership positions and callings over the years, including former Bishop, Young Men's President, and for the last six years, as Scoutmaster of troop 1088. Richard was known for his love of the outdoors, from rock climbing and river rafting to camping and fishing. He was a lifelong member of The Boy Scouts of America, and recently received the prestigious Silver Beaver award. The two most important things in his life were the gospel of Jesus Christ and his family, whom he taught to laugh, work, and play hard. He expressed his love of the scriptures and shared his testimony to the end. He will be remembered for his ability to make each person he knew feel important and loved. He is survived by his wife Michelle Dickison Loser, children Adam (Rachel), Nichole, Benjamin (Jacqueline), Cameron, and Alex Loser, grandchildren Isaac and Brigham, parents George and Rose Loser, grandmother Della Mae Bohall, and siblings Gail (Joe) Barrington, Cindy Loser, Rob (Gerri) Loser, Margaret (Kerry) Evans, and Catherine (Jared) Wood. The family would like to thank those who assisted in Richard's caretaking, both professionally and personally. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Alpine Stake Center, 98 East Canyon Crest Road in Alpine, Utah, where a viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and Saturday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 am. For additional information and condolences, please see http://richardloser.blogspot.com