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Richard Thomas

1937 - 2022

Richard Thomas obituary, 1937-2022, Salt Lake City, UT

BORN

1937

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy

1950 East Dimple Dell Road

Sandy, Utah

Richard Thomas Obituary

Richard E. Thomas (Dick)

1931 ~ 2022

Salt Lake City, UT-Dick passed away 11/15/2022 just a few day before his 91st birthday. He served in the military from 1950 - 1960 for which he was awarded the Purple Heart due to injuries received. He retired from the Utah State Department of Corrections. He had 6 children from his 1st marriage. Met and married Joann Brown and doing so gained 4 more kids. They made their life in West Valley City. He was active in the Boy Scouts and was awarded the "Silver Beaver" and an avid Stamp Collector. He and Joann were passionate and devoted Square Dancers for 40+ years. They made lifelong friends and travels all over the US and Canada going to conventions. The last few years he has resided at the Salt Lake Veterans home where he made many new friends, new "granddaughters" and had a fun, full and adventurous life. The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff and friends at the nursing home for the love, friendship, companionship and care they have shown him. He truly loved you as you did him. Also a special thanks to Canyons Hospice for the love and support you offered. You are all LOVED and we are blessed to have met each and everyone of you. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great and great great kids. He will be missed. A viewing will be held Friday Nov. 25th, 2022 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 So.) Sandy, UT. 84092. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 26th, 2022 at 2:00 pm preceded with a viewing from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens.

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Published by Deseret News from Nov. 21 to Nov. 25, 2022.

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Sandi Satterthwaite

November 27, 2022

What a pleasure it was knowing Richard through square dancing. Thank you too for your service to our country. I will miss our visits at square dances and envision you and Joann together always. My deepest condolences to your family.

Virginia Ellertson

November 26, 2022

Joann and Dick traveled to Spokane and Fish Lake to Square dances with us. We had a great time in California at a Square dance at Long Beach. Kerry and Ginny Ellertson

Scott

November 23, 2022

I did not know this man but wanted to say thank you for your service RIP

Marci Peterson

November 21, 2022

Oh Grandpa, my heart broke when you passed. I will miss your pictures, your stories, your smile, but most of all your hugs.
Love always and forever your girl!

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Viewing

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1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah

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26

Viewing

12:30 p.m.

1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah

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26

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah

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1950 East Dimple Dell Road 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092

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