A loving husband, father, and grandfather Richard Alton Keyser of West Valley City, passed away peacefully in his home on April 11, 2012 surrounded by his family. Richard was Born March 29, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah the oldest of 3 children of William and Thelma Keyser. He graduated from West High school in 1944 and served in the Navy for 2 years. Upon his return from military service during World War II, he met and then married his eternal companion, Erma Elsie Plewe. He adored Erma in a loving marriage for 62 wonderful years. In a gospel centered home Richard and Erma raised 7 children Shauna Hubbard (Von), Craig (Nancy), Teri Clement (Harold, deceased), Kent (Judi), Mike (Claire), Brad (Tammy), and Scott (Georgia) who to this day have high regard, deep appreciation, and abiding love for a Father who was always an example and inspiration of Fatherhood. Richard is also the proud grandfather to 29 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
After attending the University of Utah for one year, Richard worked at the US Postal Service and then retired after 40 years as a Manager in Procurement. Richard was recognized for years of hard work and dependability and was a good friend to many he worked with.
Richard served valiantly in various callings in the church including Bishop of the Cannon 4th ward in the Cannon Stake. He is remembered by those he served as one who truly cared and fulfilled assignments given. He lived life to its fullest and left a legacy of love to all who knew him.
A viewing will be held in his honor on Monday April 16, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, located at 6500 South Redwood Road. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hunter Village Ward located on 3443 South 6400 West, West Valley City. Prior to the service a viewing will be available at the church, where Friends and family may visit from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., your attendance is welcomed.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 15, 2012
After attending the University of Utah for one year, Richard worked at the US Postal Service and then retired after 40 years as a Manager in Procurement. Richard was recognized for years of hard work and dependability and was a good friend to many he worked with.
Richard served valiantly in various callings in the church including Bishop of the Cannon 4th ward in the Cannon Stake. He is remembered by those he served as one who truly cared and fulfilled assignments given. He lived life to its fullest and left a legacy of love to all who knew him.
A viewing will be held in his honor on Monday April 16, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, located at 6500 South Redwood Road. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hunter Village Ward located on 3443 South 6400 West, West Valley City. Prior to the service a viewing will be available at the church, where Friends and family may visit from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., your attendance is welcomed.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 15, 2012
A loving husband, father, and grandfather Richard Alton Keyser of West Valley City, passed away peacefully in his home on April 11, 2012 surrounded by his family. Richard was Born March 29, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah the oldest of 3 children of William and Thelma Keyser. He graduated from West High school in 1944 and served in the Navy for 2 years. Upon his return from military service during World War II, he met and then married his eternal companion, Erma Elsie Plewe. He adored Erma in a loving marriage for 62 wonderful years. In a gospel centered home Richard and Erma raised 7 children Shauna Hubbard (Von), Craig (Nancy), Teri Clement (Harold, deceased), Kent (Judi), Mike (Claire), Brad (Tammy), and Scott (Georgia) who to this day have high regard, deep appreciation, and abiding love for a Father who was always an example and inspiration of Fatherhood. Richard is also the proud grandfather to 29 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
After attending the University of Utah for one year, Richard worked at the US Postal Service and then retired after 40 years as a Manager in Procurement. Richard was recognized for years of hard work and dependability and was a good friend to many he worked with.
Richard served valiantly in various callings in the church including Bishop of the Cannon 4th ward in the Cannon Stake. He is remembered by those he served as one who truly cared and fulfilled assignments given. He lived life to its fullest and left a legacy of love to all who knew him.
A viewing will be held in his honor on Monday April 16, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, located at 6500 South Redwood Road. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hunter Village Ward located on 3443 South 6400 West, West Valley City. Prior to the service a viewing will be available at the church, where Friends and family may visit from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., your attendance is welcomed.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 15, 2012
After attending the University of Utah for one year, Richard worked at the US Postal Service and then retired after 40 years as a Manager in Procurement. Richard was recognized for years of hard work and dependability and was a good friend to many he worked with.
Richard served valiantly in various callings in the church including Bishop of the Cannon 4th ward in the Cannon Stake. He is remembered by those he served as one who truly cared and fulfilled assignments given. He lived life to its fullest and left a legacy of love to all who knew him.
A viewing will be held in his honor on Monday April 16, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, located at 6500 South Redwood Road. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hunter Village Ward located on 3443 South 6400 West, West Valley City. Prior to the service a viewing will be available at the church, where Friends and family may visit from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., your attendance is welcomed.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 15, 2012
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