Richard (Dick) Horace Evans Obituary (1931 - 2010)

Richard H. (Dick) Evans This morning, Sunday, 30 May 2010, a few high clouds shaded the glow of the sun and a cool breeze chilled the air while the world lost one of its very finest examples of humanity with dignity. Richard H. (Dick) Evans, 78, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a long, valiant battle with cancer. Dick was born October 31, 1931 in Corinne, Utah to Horace and Laverne Evans. He married Doris Child Moss in August 1965. He was a member of the LDS Church. As a young man, Dick served his country for 4 years with the US Navy. After his honorable discharge from the service, he attended Weber State College and thereafter began his career in auto mechanics, becoming one of the most well known and highly sought after auto body mechanics in Northern Utah. He was very well known as the owner and operator of "Dick Evans Body Shop" in Ogden, Utah Dick was loved and highly respected by so many, in addition to his family who literally worshipped him. His natural charm, integrity and wonderful sense of humor set the bar very high for others to match or exceed- and yet throughout his life, he always portrayed that of a very humble and modest man. He consistently demonstrated sincere concern for others, regardless of race, color or creed and was always the first one at the scene to lend a helping hand to those in need. Dick was truly one of a kind. Dick enjoyed professional sports, was an avid Utah Jazz fan, and especially loved playing golf. He never missed an opportunity to tell you all about his most prized golfing achievement - a "hole-in-one" at the Barn Golf Course. He also enjoyed spending hours at a time working in his yard, or tinkering in his shop. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father. He is survived by the love of his life, his soul mate, his very best friend- his beloved wife of over 44 years. Additional surviving family members include his sister Carol Mortensen; 1 daughter, Kathy Robbins; 4 sons, Rick Evans, Kris Malloy, Mark Dellamore and Steve Dellamore; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He truly loved and cherished each and every one of his family members more than any personal possession imaginable. The family would like to express our sincere gratitude and deep appreciation for the outstanding, highly professional care provided to Dick by Hospice Care - particularly to Mr. Robert Chandler and his wonderful supporting team. You are all VERY special people and a tribute to your organization. A viewing will be held Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Myers Mortuary of Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., to be followed by a graveside ceremony at Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. at 2:00 p.m. where Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 June 3, 2010 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 June 3, 2010 2:00 PM Graveside ServiceMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd Ogden, UT June 3, 2010 2:00 PM