Rafael Brinkerhoff "R.B." Chidester
1931 - 2013
VETERAN
Early Life: Rafael "R.B." was born September 21, 1931, in Junction, Utah, a son of James "Clarence" and Elva Brinkerhoff Chidester.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: R.B. proudly served his country on the USS Missouri during the Korean conflict. Over the years, and throughout his many occupations, R.B. made many lasting friendships with his unconditional and loving spirit. He brightened the world with his presence and was always first to make you smile with a joke and with his warm welcoming nature. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Rafael Brinkerhoff "R.B." Chidester passed away peacefully March 27, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Frances; sons: Chris Chidester and Mark Baldwin (Kathy); daughters: Kim McGhan (Craig), Karrie Penney (John), and Karen Lott (Jamie); 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild.
Preceded In Death By: His son, Greg; his parents; and his brother, James Jr.
Arrangements & Obituary: © 2013 | Premier Funeral Services
Viewing: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Place: Glenmore 2nd Ward Chapel | South Jordan
Graveside: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1931 - 2013
VETERAN
Early Life: Rafael "R.B." was born September 21, 1931, in Junction, Utah, a son of James "Clarence" and Elva Brinkerhoff Chidester.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: R.B. proudly served his country on the USS Missouri during the Korean conflict. Over the years, and throughout his many occupations, R.B. made many lasting friendships with his unconditional and loving spirit. He brightened the world with his presence and was always first to make you smile with a joke and with his warm welcoming nature. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Rafael Brinkerhoff "R.B." Chidester passed away peacefully March 27, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Frances; sons: Chris Chidester and Mark Baldwin (Kathy); daughters: Kim McGhan (Craig), Karrie Penney (John), and Karen Lott (Jamie); 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild.
Preceded In Death By: His son, Greg; his parents; and his brother, James Jr.
Arrangements & Obituary: © 2013 | Premier Funeral Services
Viewing: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Place: Glenmore 2nd Ward Chapel | South Jordan
Graveside: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Rafael Brinkerhoff "R.B." Chidester
1931 - 2013
VETERAN
Early Life: Rafael "R.B." was born September 21, 1931, in Junction, Utah, a son of James "Clarence" and Elva Brinkerhoff Chidester.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: R.B. proudly served his country on the USS Missouri during the Korean conflict. Over the years, and throughout his many occupations, R.B. made many lasting friendships with his unconditional and loving spirit. He brightened the world with his presence and was always first to make you smile with a joke and with his warm welcoming nature. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Rafael Brinkerhoff "R.B." Chidester passed away peacefully March 27, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Frances; sons: Chris Chidester and Mark Baldwin (Kathy); daughters: Kim McGhan (Craig), Karrie Penney (John), and Karen Lott (Jamie); 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild.
Preceded In Death By: His son, Greg; his parents; and his brother, James Jr.
Arrangements & Obituary: © 2013 | Premier Funeral Services
Viewing: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Place: Glenmore 2nd Ward Chapel | South Jordan
Graveside: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1931 - 2013
VETERAN
Early Life: Rafael "R.B." was born September 21, 1931, in Junction, Utah, a son of James "Clarence" and Elva Brinkerhoff Chidester.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: R.B. proudly served his country on the USS Missouri during the Korean conflict. Over the years, and throughout his many occupations, R.B. made many lasting friendships with his unconditional and loving spirit. He brightened the world with his presence and was always first to make you smile with a joke and with his warm welcoming nature. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Rafael Brinkerhoff "R.B." Chidester passed away peacefully March 27, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Frances; sons: Chris Chidester and Mark Baldwin (Kathy); daughters: Kim McGhan (Craig), Karrie Penney (John), and Karen Lott (Jamie); 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild.
Preceded In Death By: His son, Greg; his parents; and his brother, James Jr.
Arrangements & Obituary: © 2013 | Premier Funeral Services
Viewing: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Place: Glenmore 2nd Ward Chapel | South Jordan
Graveside: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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