Richard Ernest Gour

Richard Ernest Gour
1931-2011

CLINTON-Richard (Dick) Ernest Gour passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2011. He was born in Lyndon, Vermont, to Ernest and Erma Gour on January 6, 1931. He graduated from Newport High School. He married his beloved wife, Marilyn, on October 26, 1957.

Dick proudly served his country, retiring from the US Air Force after 21 years, where he served in the Korean War and the Philippines. He loved officiating Little League, high school, and AF league sports, bowling, camping, and playing golf.

We thank him for giving us unconditional love and teaching us how to work hard, be a good person, maintain a positive outlook, and treat people with dignity and respect; we will always remember.

Dick is survived by his wife, Marilyn McLaughin Gour; two sisters: Lucille (Charles) Haggett, Newport Richey, Florida, and Bernice (Dick Catani) Campbell, Newport, Vermont; 4 children: Vicky Carr (Bob), Rick Gour (Jan), Kevin Gour (Colleen), and Brian Gour, 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, November 28, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. There will be a gathering for family and friends from 12:30 - 12:55 p.m., prior to services.

Private Inurnment at West Point Cemetery.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to staff of Intermountain Hospice, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hansen, and Mr. Rick Lee.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.

Condolences may be sent to www.myers-mortuary.com.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
November 28, 2011
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
November 28, 2011
1:00 PM
CemeteryWest Point Cemetery
Bluff Road
West Point, UT 84015
November 28, 2011
2:15 PM