Our loving father, husband, and grandpa passed away at his home on February 5, 2014 from complications of Parkinson's Disease.
Born May 21, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thomas Evan and Alice Ashworth.
Richard (Dick) graduated from the University of Utah in 1955 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
He served his county in the Air Force National Guard and later the Utah Army Reserves during the Korean War.
He married Shirlee Wight on August 22, 1957 and the created a loving home with their daughters, Carrie and Cherie. Shirlee passed away on October 3, 2002. Richard was blessed to find and marry another beautiful woman, Vicki Wilson Ashworth, on June 30, 2007. Vicki generously gave her love and companionship and lovingly took care of him to the end.
Richard and his brother, Thomas Evan Ashworth, started their own company, Ashworth Drywall Inc., in 1958 and became one of the largest building contractors in the Salt Lake Valley through the 1960's and '70's. He was known and respected for his integrity, honesty, and generosity.
The majority of Dick's leisure time, aside from devoting time to his family, was spent on the tennis court, the golf course, and the card room with his many "partners in crime." He was fortunate to travel the world with many friends and his loving spouses. He was a quiet and generous supporter of the Utah Symphony, the University of Utah, and many charitable organizations.
Richard is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughters, Carrie Hurst and Cherie Ashworth (Ed) Beazer; five grandchildren, Sierra, Kelsey, Victor, Brendan, and Savana; one great-grandchild, Layla; step-daughter, Sunny; step-grandson, Bridger; and sister, Dorothy Pedersen.
Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive (1495 East). A memorial service will be held at the mortuary on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may also call at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services.
There will be a celebration of Richard's life held at Hidden Valley Country Club, 11810 South Highland Drive, Sandy, following the services at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2014.
Born May 21, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thomas Evan and Alice Ashworth.
Richard (Dick) graduated from the University of Utah in 1955 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
He served his county in the Air Force National Guard and later the Utah Army Reserves during the Korean War.
He married Shirlee Wight on August 22, 1957 and the created a loving home with their daughters, Carrie and Cherie. Shirlee passed away on October 3, 2002. Richard was blessed to find and marry another beautiful woman, Vicki Wilson Ashworth, on June 30, 2007. Vicki generously gave her love and companionship and lovingly took care of him to the end.
Richard and his brother, Thomas Evan Ashworth, started their own company, Ashworth Drywall Inc., in 1958 and became one of the largest building contractors in the Salt Lake Valley through the 1960's and '70's. He was known and respected for his integrity, honesty, and generosity.
The majority of Dick's leisure time, aside from devoting time to his family, was spent on the tennis court, the golf course, and the card room with his many "partners in crime." He was fortunate to travel the world with many friends and his loving spouses. He was a quiet and generous supporter of the Utah Symphony, the University of Utah, and many charitable organizations.
Richard is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughters, Carrie Hurst and Cherie Ashworth (Ed) Beazer; five grandchildren, Sierra, Kelsey, Victor, Brendan, and Savana; one great-grandchild, Layla; step-daughter, Sunny; step-grandson, Bridger; and sister, Dorothy Pedersen.
Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive (1495 East). A memorial service will be held at the mortuary on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may also call at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services.
There will be a celebration of Richard's life held at Hidden Valley Country Club, 11810 South Highland Drive, Sandy, following the services at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2014.
Our loving father, husband, and grandpa passed away at his home on February 5, 2014 from complications of Parkinson's Disease.
Born May 21, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thomas Evan and Alice Ashworth.
Richard (Dick) graduated from the University of Utah in 1955 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
He served his county in the Air Force National Guard and later the Utah Army Reserves during the Korean War.
He married Shirlee Wight on August 22, 1957 and the created a loving home with their daughters, Carrie and Cherie. Shirlee passed away on October 3, 2002. Richard was blessed to find and marry another beautiful woman, Vicki Wilson Ashworth, on June 30, 2007. Vicki generously gave her love and companionship and lovingly took care of him to the end.
Richard and his brother, Thomas Evan Ashworth, started their own company, Ashworth Drywall Inc., in 1958 and became one of the largest building contractors in the Salt Lake Valley through the 1960's and '70's. He was known and respected for his integrity, honesty, and generosity.
The majority of Dick's leisure time, aside from devoting time to his family, was spent on the tennis court, the golf course, and the card room with his many "partners in crime." He was fortunate to travel the world with many friends and his loving spouses. He was a quiet and generous supporter of the Utah Symphony, the University of Utah, and many charitable organizations.
Richard is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughters, Carrie Hurst and Cherie Ashworth (Ed) Beazer; five grandchildren, Sierra, Kelsey, Victor, Brendan, and Savana; one great-grandchild, Layla; step-daughter, Sunny; step-grandson, Bridger; and sister, Dorothy Pedersen.
Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive (1495 East). A memorial service will be held at the mortuary on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may also call at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services.
There will be a celebration of Richard's life held at Hidden Valley Country Club, 11810 South Highland Drive, Sandy, following the services at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2014.
Born May 21, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thomas Evan and Alice Ashworth.
Richard (Dick) graduated from the University of Utah in 1955 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
He served his county in the Air Force National Guard and later the Utah Army Reserves during the Korean War.
He married Shirlee Wight on August 22, 1957 and the created a loving home with their daughters, Carrie and Cherie. Shirlee passed away on October 3, 2002. Richard was blessed to find and marry another beautiful woman, Vicki Wilson Ashworth, on June 30, 2007. Vicki generously gave her love and companionship and lovingly took care of him to the end.
Richard and his brother, Thomas Evan Ashworth, started their own company, Ashworth Drywall Inc., in 1958 and became one of the largest building contractors in the Salt Lake Valley through the 1960's and '70's. He was known and respected for his integrity, honesty, and generosity.
The majority of Dick's leisure time, aside from devoting time to his family, was spent on the tennis court, the golf course, and the card room with his many "partners in crime." He was fortunate to travel the world with many friends and his loving spouses. He was a quiet and generous supporter of the Utah Symphony, the University of Utah, and many charitable organizations.
Richard is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughters, Carrie Hurst and Cherie Ashworth (Ed) Beazer; five grandchildren, Sierra, Kelsey, Victor, Brendan, and Savana; one great-grandchild, Layla; step-daughter, Sunny; step-grandson, Bridger; and sister, Dorothy Pedersen.
Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive (1495 East). A memorial service will be held at the mortuary on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may also call at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services.
There will be a celebration of Richard's life held at Hidden Valley Country Club, 11810 South Highland Drive, Sandy, following the services at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2014.
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