Richard G. Thompson

Richard G. Thompson "Poppy" Our loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend passed away December 30, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Southgate, CA, September 8, 1942 to Richard and June Thompson. He met the love of his life, Patty Kim Ney in 1973. They married in 1977 and were later sealed in the Provo Temple. Richard served in the U.S. Army and National Guard and was stationed in Germany. He worked construction for many years, also worked for Geneva Steel, but the job he loved the most was driving semi trucks. Richard loved his family and we will remember many fishing and camping trips that we all shared. He gave his family a great love of the mountains. His greatest joys were his grandkids. He made sure that everyone in the family had a nickname when they were born. He will be remembered for his quick wit, his amazing sense of humor and being the rock in our family. He kept us all laughing even in his final months. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Kim; children: Ryan (Kimi), Melissa (Tony), Brad; grandkids: Destiny, Bailey, Constance, Ethan and a baby girl due in March; his father and stepmother, Richard A. and Maureen Thompson; sister, Jeanne Anderson, many nieces and nephews, also Bill and Ludean Bishop. He was preceded in death by his son, Justin Thompson and mother, June Davis Thompson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Kolob 1st Ward, 1230 S. 500 E., Springville, UT. Friends may call on Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. We would like to thank Dr. William Alward, Dr. James Rose, UCNS and members of the Kolob 1st Ward for their love, care and friendship for Richard. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com