Aaron Franklin Richards

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Aaron Franklin Richards 1934 ~ 2007 FARMINGTON - Aaron Franklin Richards, 73, passed away on Friday August 24, 2007 in his Farmington home, surrounded by people he loved. He was born February 25, 1934 to Franklin Reeder Richards and Gloria Louise Anderson in their home in Farmington, Utah. He will be remembered for his love of family, God, country and dairying. Aaron graduated from Davis High School in 1952 where he served as an FFA officer. He received a B.S in Dairy Production from U.S.U. in 1956. Aaron married Jetta Flint on September 18, 1953 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they had five children. Their posterity now includes 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Aaron attended college with financial help from the Army ROTC, served on active duty in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and in the Utah Army Reserves. From a very young age he loved dairying. He is proud that the Richards Jersey Farm has been in the family five generations. He served as Bishop of the Farmington 3rd Ward. For over 35 years he has served the community as water master and then manager of the pressure irrigation district. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jetta, and daughter, Gloria Ann. He is survived by his sister, Sheila Spencer, and children, Eileen (Wayne) DeLeeuw, Calvin (Cheryl), Kathleen (Dennis) Burt, and Flint (Sandy), his grandchildren, and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Steed Creek Chapel, 347 So. 200 W., Farmington. Friends and family may call Monday from 5:30 -8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main and Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Farmington City Cemetery. The family expresses deep appreciation to the excellent health care professionals who have cared for him. Aaron was a firm believer in education. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Aaron Richards

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Todd Thompson

September 10, 2007

I will always remember Aaron Richards as Bishop Richards as he was the bishop of my youth. I will always remember his humble demeanor and his kindness to me and my family. He used to often say from the pulpit in his deep, emphatic voice. "There is only one perfect man and he died a long time ago." My thoughts and prayers go out to his dear family whom I have also loved and admired.

Cynthia Odair

August 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have so many wonderful memories of late night card games, family get-togethers, even milking cows. These are some of my most treasured memories of growing up in Farmington. Please know that all of us are thinking of you at this time. All the Rencher family

Richard Olsen

August 27, 2007

When I moved to Farmington in 1964, Aaron was my Priest Quorum advisor, what a great honor to have the privilige of learning in my youth from your great father. He has always been an inspiration and a person I could look to for guidance and counsel. In my book, a real hero, a man of integrity and a man of God.
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time.

Richard and Mickie Olsen
Independence, MO

Larry Thompson

August 27, 2007

How much we would want you to know the love and respect that we have for your father and mother, and how deeply will mourn your father's passing. Even knowing how tough life was getting for him, he was always positive and encouraging to others. You have been very much blessed to have had parents that loved you each enough to teach you to work and to grow mentally and spiritually, and also to be a righteous example to your childen and grandchildren. I know how much he'll be missed by each of you. I can't express enough gratitude for his influence on my life and his great example. His love and confidence in me as an individual and his expectations truly helped me to grow and for that I'll ever be gratefull. He had the same effect on so many others. he will be very muched missed by all his friends. I wish we could be there to comfort you and celibrate his life together. He so pleased to hear we were going on a mission to the Philippines, we wish we could have shared some our experiences with him. Love you all, Elder Thompson

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Darleen Thompson

August 27, 2007

I remember Bishop Aaron Richards being the kindest, most humble and non-judgmental person that I know, and that only a few can match. My father was one of those challenges while he was living with us, but Aaron could love and care about him the same as anyone else. While my father was living with us in our home in Farmington, Aaron went into Salt Lake and spent two days at the church offices searching and locating my father's church records. He came back with his blessing certificate. Because of Aaron's diligence in behalf of my father, it also became somewhat of a humerous situation and gave us a good laugh. My father became angry at us for forgetting his birthday the following year. Since his blessing certificate indicated that his birthday was one day earlier than we had been told, he wanted his birthday cake on the correct date and was mopping around because we had forgotten him! Aaron was my bishop while I was in Young Women and Relief Society and was most helpful in supporting and advising me on many occasions. As a family, we will always be grateful for Aaron and Jetta's influence on us and the community.

Paul & Kay Lynn White

August 26, 2007

Kay Lynn and I have very fond memories of Aaron, he was bishop when we were a young family and really gave us some great advise that we cherish today. In later years Aaron was a great friend of my father and mother and was very thoughtful toward them. For the past two years I have served on the Benchland Water District Board. Aaron had great insight into the water problems and water needs of the Farmington, Kaysville, and Fruit Heights area. Because of work, Kay Lynn and I will be out of town for the funeral, please know that we loved your father and are very sorry for your loss. We know that he is in a better place and has had a great reunion with his family. We love you.
Paul, Kay Lynn White and Family

Christine Cropper

August 25, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are such a special family. How blessed we all have been to have known Aaron.
Lots of Love,
Christine and Curtis Cropper

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