Melvin Mark Richardson
April 29, 1928 - December 11, 2014
Mel Richardson, 86, former mayor, state senator, and longtime Eastern Idaho radio and television personality, passed away December 11, 2014, at his home in Ammon.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the Ammon LDS 8th Ward, 2055 South Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.
Son of: Mark Richardson and Mary Richardson.
Spouse: Dixie Joyce [Gordon] Richardson.
Children:
1.Pam [Richardson] Sheppard
2.Mark Gordon Richardson
3.Lance Melvin Richardson
4.Todd Samuel Richardson
5.Kristi Lyn [Richardson] Hall
Melvin Mark Richardson, 86, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mel was born April 29, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Mark Richardson and Mary Lundquist Richardson. Mel was raised in Salt Lake City, where he graduated from East High School. He later attended the Radio Operational Engineering School, which led him to meet his future wife, Dixie, and to his first radio job at KBUH in Brigham City.
Following in the tradition of his father, Mel joined the military and served in the Active Army Reserves, advancing to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the "Fighting 69th" during the Korean War.
On December 4, 1953, Mel married Dixie Joyce Gordon in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Mel and Dixie were blessed with five children: Pamela, Mark, Lance, Todd, and Kristi. After living in Brigham City, Logan, and Idaho Falls, they made their home in Ammon, Idaho. Mel, a radio and television broadcaster, enjoyed his profession for 62 years. He hosted numerous sports and public affairs programs, including: (radio) Mel & Dix's Panorama; Probe; the Scholastic Tournament and Ask the Expert; (television) 30 Minutes, Channel 3 Reports, Let's Go Fishing, Mel's Sport Scene, and Probes. Mel spent 35 years as a sportscaster for professional, college, and high school athletics.
In 1966 Mel was elected Mayor of Ammon, and in 1988 to the Idaho House, followed by the State Senate for 16 years. He enjoyed his years of community service, serving in a wide variety of positions, including: Director of Idaho Association of Cities; Co-Chairman, Idaho Centennial Commission; Commissioner, Bonneville County Recreation; Board Chairman, American Family Institute; Director Gem State Invitational; Member Salt Lake Olympic Committee; Chairman, United Way. He was an active supporter of Boy Scouts of America, and received the Silver Beaver and Award of Merit for his service and dedication.
He was often honored for his dedicated work and leadership in the community. In 1980 he was named "Man of the Year" by Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho). He received the Distinguished Service Award for Service to Track and Field; named to Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in American Politics. He was named Legislator of the Year by the Idaho State Republican Party, Idaho Library Association, State Farm Bureau, and Idaho School Administrators; and was named "Friend for Life" by Idaho Pro-Life, among many other honors. During his years in the legislature, he served as Majority Caucus Chairman and Chairman of the Idaho Council for Technology in Learning, earning the nick-name: Senator Mel-Tech. Mel's service was recognized nationally when he received the "National Service Award for Service to Youth" from the Washington Times.
He loved God and was always active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings, including; LDS church missionary in the Great Lakes and Northern States Mission; Branch President; Bishop; Counselor in the Ammon Stake Presidency and the Idaho Pocatello Mission Presidency. He also served as the LDS Regional Public Affairs Director.
Mel enjoyed reading, hiking, fishing, painting, music, and sports, including coaching his sons and grandsons in football, basketball, and baseball. He spent 20+ years coaching Grid Kid football.
Mel is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dixie Richardson of Ammon, ID; daughter, Pamela (Kirk) Sheppard, of Independence, MO; son, Mark (Teresa) Richardson of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Todd (Marci) Richardson of Clarkston, WA; daughter, Kristi Richardson of Ammon, ID; daughter-in-law, Jozet Hulley (wife of Lance, deceased) of Provo, UT; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lance Richardson; father, Mark Richardson; and mother, Mary Richardson.
Mel will be remembered as a statesman, loving husband and father, and a man of God.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the Ammon LDS Stake Center, 2055 South Ammon Road, with Bishop Marshall Riggs officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
April 29, 1928 - December 11, 2014
Mel Richardson, 86, former mayor, state senator, and longtime Eastern Idaho radio and television personality, passed away December 11, 2014, at his home in Ammon.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the Ammon LDS 8th Ward, 2055 South Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.
Son of: Mark Richardson and Mary Richardson.
Spouse: Dixie Joyce [Gordon] Richardson.
Children:
1.Pam [Richardson] Sheppard
2.Mark Gordon Richardson
3.Lance Melvin Richardson
4.Todd Samuel Richardson
5.Kristi Lyn [Richardson] Hall
Melvin Mark Richardson, 86, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mel was born April 29, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Mark Richardson and Mary Lundquist Richardson. Mel was raised in Salt Lake City, where he graduated from East High School. He later attended the Radio Operational Engineering School, which led him to meet his future wife, Dixie, and to his first radio job at KBUH in Brigham City.
Following in the tradition of his father, Mel joined the military and served in the Active Army Reserves, advancing to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the "Fighting 69th" during the Korean War.
On December 4, 1953, Mel married Dixie Joyce Gordon in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Mel and Dixie were blessed with five children: Pamela, Mark, Lance, Todd, and Kristi. After living in Brigham City, Logan, and Idaho Falls, they made their home in Ammon, Idaho. Mel, a radio and television broadcaster, enjoyed his profession for 62 years. He hosted numerous sports and public affairs programs, including: (radio) Mel & Dix's Panorama; Probe; the Scholastic Tournament and Ask the Expert; (television) 30 Minutes, Channel 3 Reports, Let's Go Fishing, Mel's Sport Scene, and Probes. Mel spent 35 years as a sportscaster for professional, college, and high school athletics.
In 1966 Mel was elected Mayor of Ammon, and in 1988 to the Idaho House, followed by the State Senate for 16 years. He enjoyed his years of community service, serving in a wide variety of positions, including: Director of Idaho Association of Cities; Co-Chairman, Idaho Centennial Commission; Commissioner, Bonneville County Recreation; Board Chairman, American Family Institute; Director Gem State Invitational; Member Salt Lake Olympic Committee; Chairman, United Way. He was an active supporter of Boy Scouts of America, and received the Silver Beaver and Award of Merit for his service and dedication.
He was often honored for his dedicated work and leadership in the community. In 1980 he was named "Man of the Year" by Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho). He received the Distinguished Service Award for Service to Track and Field; named to Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in American Politics. He was named Legislator of the Year by the Idaho State Republican Party, Idaho Library Association, State Farm Bureau, and Idaho School Administrators; and was named "Friend for Life" by Idaho Pro-Life, among many other honors. During his years in the legislature, he served as Majority Caucus Chairman and Chairman of the Idaho Council for Technology in Learning, earning the nick-name: Senator Mel-Tech. Mel's service was recognized nationally when he received the "National Service Award for Service to Youth" from the Washington Times.
He loved God and was always active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings, including; LDS church missionary in the Great Lakes and Northern States Mission; Branch President; Bishop; Counselor in the Ammon Stake Presidency and the Idaho Pocatello Mission Presidency. He also served as the LDS Regional Public Affairs Director.
Mel enjoyed reading, hiking, fishing, painting, music, and sports, including coaching his sons and grandsons in football, basketball, and baseball. He spent 20+ years coaching Grid Kid football.
Mel is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dixie Richardson of Ammon, ID; daughter, Pamela (Kirk) Sheppard, of Independence, MO; son, Mark (Teresa) Richardson of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Todd (Marci) Richardson of Clarkston, WA; daughter, Kristi Richardson of Ammon, ID; daughter-in-law, Jozet Hulley (wife of Lance, deceased) of Provo, UT; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lance Richardson; father, Mark Richardson; and mother, Mary Richardson.
Mel will be remembered as a statesman, loving husband and father, and a man of God.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the Ammon LDS Stake Center, 2055 South Ammon Road, with Bishop Marshall Riggs officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
Melvin Mark Richardson
April 29, 1928 - December 11, 2014
Mel Richardson, 86, former mayor, state senator, and longtime Eastern Idaho radio and television personality, passed away December 11, 2014, at his home in Ammon.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the Ammon LDS 8th Ward, 2055 South Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.
Son of: Mark Richardson and Mary Richardson.
Spouse: Dixie Joyce [Gordon] Richardson.
Children:
1.Pam [Richardson] Sheppard
2.Mark Gordon Richardson
3.Lance Melvin Richardson
4.Todd Samuel Richardson
5.Kristi Lyn [Richardson] Hall
Melvin Mark Richardson, 86, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mel was born April 29, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Mark Richardson and Mary Lundquist Richardson. Mel was raised in Salt Lake City, where he graduated from East High School. He later attended the Radio Operational Engineering School, which led him to meet his future wife, Dixie, and to his first radio job at KBUH in Brigham City.
Following in the tradition of his father, Mel joined the military and served in the Active Army Reserves, advancing to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the "Fighting 69th" during the Korean War.
On December 4, 1953, Mel married Dixie Joyce Gordon in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Mel and Dixie were blessed with five children: Pamela, Mark, Lance, Todd, and Kristi. After living in Brigham City, Logan, and Idaho Falls, they made their home in Ammon, Idaho. Mel, a radio and television broadcaster, enjoyed his profession for 62 years. He hosted numerous sports and public affairs programs, including: (radio) Mel & Dix's Panorama; Probe; the Scholastic Tournament and Ask the Expert; (television) 30 Minutes, Channel 3 Reports, Let's Go Fishing, Mel's Sport Scene, and Probes. Mel spent 35 years as a sportscaster for professional, college, and high school athletics.
In 1966 Mel was elected Mayor of Ammon, and in 1988 to the Idaho House, followed by the State Senate for 16 years. He enjoyed his years of community service, serving in a wide variety of positions, including: Director of Idaho Association of Cities; Co-Chairman, Idaho Centennial Commission; Commissioner, Bonneville County Recreation; Board Chairman, American Family Institute; Director Gem State Invitational; Member Salt Lake Olympic Committee; Chairman, United Way. He was an active supporter of Boy Scouts of America, and received the Silver Beaver and Award of Merit for his service and dedication.
He was often honored for his dedicated work and leadership in the community. In 1980 he was named "Man of the Year" by Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho). He received the Distinguished Service Award for Service to Track and Field; named to Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in American Politics. He was named Legislator of the Year by the Idaho State Republican Party, Idaho Library Association, State Farm Bureau, and Idaho School Administrators; and was named "Friend for Life" by Idaho Pro-Life, among many other honors. During his years in the legislature, he served as Majority Caucus Chairman and Chairman of the Idaho Council for Technology in Learning, earning the nick-name: Senator Mel-Tech. Mel's service was recognized nationally when he received the "National Service Award for Service to Youth" from the Washington Times.
He loved God and was always active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings, including; LDS church missionary in the Great Lakes and Northern States Mission; Branch President; Bishop; Counselor in the Ammon Stake Presidency and the Idaho Pocatello Mission Presidency. He also served as the LDS Regional Public Affairs Director.
Mel enjoyed reading, hiking, fishing, painting, music, and sports, including coaching his sons and grandsons in football, basketball, and baseball. He spent 20+ years coaching Grid Kid football.
Mel is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dixie Richardson of Ammon, ID; daughter, Pamela (Kirk) Sheppard, of Independence, MO; son, Mark (Teresa) Richardson of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Todd (Marci) Richardson of Clarkston, WA; daughter, Kristi Richardson of Ammon, ID; daughter-in-law, Jozet Hulley (wife of Lance, deceased) of Provo, UT; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lance Richardson; father, Mark Richardson; and mother, Mary Richardson.
Mel will be remembered as a statesman, loving husband and father, and a man of God.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the Ammon LDS Stake Center, 2055 South Ammon Road, with Bishop Marshall Riggs officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
April 29, 1928 - December 11, 2014
Mel Richardson, 86, former mayor, state senator, and longtime Eastern Idaho radio and television personality, passed away December 11, 2014, at his home in Ammon.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the Ammon LDS 8th Ward, 2055 South Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.
Son of: Mark Richardson and Mary Richardson.
Spouse: Dixie Joyce [Gordon] Richardson.
Children:
1.Pam [Richardson] Sheppard
2.Mark Gordon Richardson
3.Lance Melvin Richardson
4.Todd Samuel Richardson
5.Kristi Lyn [Richardson] Hall
Melvin Mark Richardson, 86, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mel was born April 29, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Mark Richardson and Mary Lundquist Richardson. Mel was raised in Salt Lake City, where he graduated from East High School. He later attended the Radio Operational Engineering School, which led him to meet his future wife, Dixie, and to his first radio job at KBUH in Brigham City.
Following in the tradition of his father, Mel joined the military and served in the Active Army Reserves, advancing to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the "Fighting 69th" during the Korean War.
On December 4, 1953, Mel married Dixie Joyce Gordon in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Mel and Dixie were blessed with five children: Pamela, Mark, Lance, Todd, and Kristi. After living in Brigham City, Logan, and Idaho Falls, they made their home in Ammon, Idaho. Mel, a radio and television broadcaster, enjoyed his profession for 62 years. He hosted numerous sports and public affairs programs, including: (radio) Mel & Dix's Panorama; Probe; the Scholastic Tournament and Ask the Expert; (television) 30 Minutes, Channel 3 Reports, Let's Go Fishing, Mel's Sport Scene, and Probes. Mel spent 35 years as a sportscaster for professional, college, and high school athletics.
In 1966 Mel was elected Mayor of Ammon, and in 1988 to the Idaho House, followed by the State Senate for 16 years. He enjoyed his years of community service, serving in a wide variety of positions, including: Director of Idaho Association of Cities; Co-Chairman, Idaho Centennial Commission; Commissioner, Bonneville County Recreation; Board Chairman, American Family Institute; Director Gem State Invitational; Member Salt Lake Olympic Committee; Chairman, United Way. He was an active supporter of Boy Scouts of America, and received the Silver Beaver and Award of Merit for his service and dedication.
He was often honored for his dedicated work and leadership in the community. In 1980 he was named "Man of the Year" by Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho). He received the Distinguished Service Award for Service to Track and Field; named to Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in American Politics. He was named Legislator of the Year by the Idaho State Republican Party, Idaho Library Association, State Farm Bureau, and Idaho School Administrators; and was named "Friend for Life" by Idaho Pro-Life, among many other honors. During his years in the legislature, he served as Majority Caucus Chairman and Chairman of the Idaho Council for Technology in Learning, earning the nick-name: Senator Mel-Tech. Mel's service was recognized nationally when he received the "National Service Award for Service to Youth" from the Washington Times.
He loved God and was always active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings, including; LDS church missionary in the Great Lakes and Northern States Mission; Branch President; Bishop; Counselor in the Ammon Stake Presidency and the Idaho Pocatello Mission Presidency. He also served as the LDS Regional Public Affairs Director.
Mel enjoyed reading, hiking, fishing, painting, music, and sports, including coaching his sons and grandsons in football, basketball, and baseball. He spent 20+ years coaching Grid Kid football.
Mel is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dixie Richardson of Ammon, ID; daughter, Pamela (Kirk) Sheppard, of Independence, MO; son, Mark (Teresa) Richardson of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Todd (Marci) Richardson of Clarkston, WA; daughter, Kristi Richardson of Ammon, ID; daughter-in-law, Jozet Hulley (wife of Lance, deceased) of Provo, UT; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lance Richardson; father, Mark Richardson; and mother, Mary Richardson.
Mel will be remembered as a statesman, loving husband and father, and a man of God.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the Ammon LDS Stake Center, 2055 South Ammon Road, with Bishop Marshall Riggs officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
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