Richard Anway

Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, neighbor, and friend, Richard Louis Anway, passed away November 3, 2022 in Ogden, Utah.
Richard was born December 30, 1928, in Lincoln Park. Michigan to Verl and Edna Anway. At age 17, Richard decided to leave Michigan and seek his fortune in the West where Richard met and married Billie Jeane Acord. Together, they had three children, Kip, Gail (deceased), and Toni.
Richard later married Florence Rond (deceased) who had two children, Jack (deceased), and Kathleen who Richard then adopted. Together they had one son, Owen (deceased).
Richard was drafted into the Army in 1953 and served in the Korean Conflict where he was decorated with the Korean Service Medal. He was later in life, decorated with the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He was employed for 37 1/2 years at Hill Air Force Base working in Minute Man Missile and aircraft maintenance. He carried a Top-Secret security clearance for 25 years and retired as a Minute Man Launch Facility Maintenance Supervisor.
Richard was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on February 29, 1964. He served in many various callings throughout his life. He married his sweetheart Gwen Henderson on March 15, 2008 in Roy, Utah.
Richard was an avid vegetable gardener and enjoyed canning. He was particularly proud of his tomatoes and rhubarb plant. He loved sharing these talents with his family and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by seven siblings. He is survived by his wife, Gwen. Two sisters, Joan Baker, and Shirley Estep, his children; Kip (Opal) Petersen, Steve Holbrook (son-in-law), and Toni (Lewis) Harris and their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses, and great-grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. at Roy City Cemetery, 5200 South 2300 West, Roy, Utah. A viewing will be held November 8, 2022, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah and prior to the graveside services from 11:00-12:00 p.m.