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DONNA RICHINS Obituary

Donna E. Josephson Richins 6/10/1930 ~ 8/5/2011 Centerville- Donna Earlene Josephson Richins died peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2011 surrounded by her devoted, loving husband and family.She was born on June 10, 1930 in Twin Falls, Idaho, daughter of Olaf Earl and Amy Elizabeth (Henrie) Kempton. She married Carl D. Josephson on September 15, 1948 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. After his death, she shared the rest of her life with I. Virgil Richins. They were married on October 12, 1973 in the Ogden LDS Temple. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved working with Primary children and had a special place in her heart for her Sunbeams. Mom was a gifted poet who also loved working with her hands. Many babies were wrapped in her beautifully crochet blankets. She loved long rides among the trees and mountains and was proud to have grown up at the foot of the Tetons. Her favorite place to be was at Virg's side, anytime, anywhere. She is survived by her husband Virgil and children: Karla (Don) Tucker, North Carolina; Sharon (Bruce) Hall, Plain City; Gary (Laura) Josephson, Lehi; Kevin Josephson, N. Ogden; Deanna (Clyde) Young, S. Jordan. Step children, Cheryl (Mont) Rose, Fielding; Mark (Dee Dee) Richins, N.Ogden; Brent (Heather) Richins, Colorado. Two sisters, Shirley (LaVar) Zohner, Idaho Falls, Naomia (Dean) Arnold, Sugar City, also 39 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren. Her first husband, Carl D. Josephson, parents, brother, Vaun, grandson, Gary Earl Josephson and a granddaughter, Dina M. Tucker, preceded her in death. The family wishes to express deep appreciation for the tender loving care shown to Mom by the staff at Greenwood Manor and Inspiration Hospice. Family will meet with friends on Wednesday, August 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, Utah, and from 9:45 a.m. to 10: 45 a.m. prior to the service at the Centerville Park Ward Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Centerville Park Ward Chapel, 1125 North 400 West, Centerville, Utah. Interment, North Ogden Ben Lomond Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2011.

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Mike and Kathie Linsley

August 14, 2011

To Gary and Laura,
We send our thoughts, love and sympathy at this difficult time. We know you will receive comfort from our Heavenly Father and your extended family and friends. Sincerely, Uncle Mike and Aunt Kathie

August 13, 2011

To Virg and family

Please accept our sincere sympathy for your great loss. We love Donna as all of you do. You were wonderful neighbors and we missed you when you moved away.

Sincerely,

Don and Lola Beth Castleton
Pleasant View, Utah

Dennis Chamberlain

August 12, 2011

I knew Donna when she and her husband Dee Josephson lived in North Ogden many years ago. They were good people and I felt badly when Dee passed away quite young of Kidney Failure. I send my deepest sympathies and condolences to the Josephson and Richins Families. May our Heavenly Father bless and sustain you is my prayer. My parents were Verle (StepFather) and Rubie Barker. I believe my sister Karen was a close friend of one of Dee and Donna's children. Sincerely, Dennis Chamberlain 8-12-11

August 11, 2011

Virg:
We dearly love you and Donna and your family, you have been such a great example of love to everyone. our love and paryers will always be there for you and your family. love Ray and Vickie Rhees

August 10, 2011

Deanna thank you for allowing me to meet and care for your mother. It was such an honor. I am thinking about you and your family. Let me know how I can help.
Love ya Julie

August 10, 2011

During this time know that we are thinking of you. We hope that the many memories you share will bless and comfort in the days ahead. Your sweet wife, mom and grandma is indeed a beautiful person who brought joy to so many people.
Deanna, we love you and we send our love to you and all your family.
Until we meet again,
Your friends at Inspiration Hospice

Grandma with Karla and Grandpa Virg

Stacy Aldridge

August 9, 2011

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