Richard F. Troester

Richard F. "Dick" Troester 1933 ~ 2007 "My best friend, soul mate and loving husband passed away today, December 23rd, after a long and valiant fight with Myasthenia Gravis and an extremely aggressive cancer. He was a beautiful man who was always there for everyone," his loving wife, Janice.Born January 12, 1933 in Midvale, Utah to Arnold C. and Bessie Facey Troester. Richard grew up in Midvale and graduated from Jordan High School in 1951. Enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean War where he served as an Aviation Electricians Mate Petty Officer Second Class. After leaving the Navy he served his country working for the Department of Defense as a Supervisor and then as an Engineering Technical Specialist at Hill Air Force Base. He retired from Hill AFB December 1988. Richard married the love of his life, Janice Anne Gatherum, in 1953 while still serving in the US Navy. Richard and Janice had two fine sons, Kenny and Danny, and have spent and enjoyed many happy times with them and their families over these many years. Both Richard and Janice enjoyed doing everything together. They both loved black powder shooting, camping, fishing and many other outdoor activities such as spending time in their tipi, trailer and traveling with their friends. Dick was a father, lover, craftsmen, artisan, engineer and conversationalist. His life long dream was to build a cabin with his wife and sons, but instead created a beautiful home built of log, sweat and love in the mountains he loved so dearly. Both Richard and Janice loved their family. Richard loved his adoring sister Dorothy, also Muriel and Bobbie, the best sisters-in-law that could ever be. His family, Ken, Dan, Suzie, Gabriel, Justin, Devina, Jeremy, Jesse, Kaitlan, Charity, their loving dog Eddie, and many others who will remember him forever. Both Richard and Janice loved their pets. Over these many years they have said goodbye to many of them and Richard always has said that wherever dogs go after they have served their time here on earth is where he wants to be. Richard was an honored member of the "Biweekly Coffee Club", Hilltop United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 71, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and AARP. Past member of the Civil Air Patrol, National Association of Supervisors, Great Basin Brigade, The American Mountain Men and the Mountain Men of the Wasatch. Attended Utah Boys State at Camp Williams where he earned his Senior Life Saving rating from the American Red Cross. He will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 28th at 11a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So., Sandy, where a visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment in Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Richard's name to the Humane Society of Utah.