1946
Melvin
2012
Melvin Curt Richins
March 16, 1946 — June 23, 2012
Melvin Curt Richins, age 66, of Escalante, died June 23, 2012 in St George. Curt was born in Salt Lake City, March 16, 1946, to Bonnie Gayle Dennis and Marland Lumon Richins. Curt met and later married Diane Griffin on February 22, 1987 in Escalante. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He always said that he had a testimony deeper than anyone would ever know.
He was such a strong and courageous man full of life and lessons. He was always more concerned for others than himself. Always said his drugs and alcohol were his dogs, horses, and his hot rods.
He always went the extra mile in assisting others during their time of need without any worry of monetary gain for himself. The friendships and smiles during those times are what made it worth while to him.
Some of the fondest things in his life was spending time with family and friends, telling his stories of herding cows, the desert and saying "back when I was a kid..." the good ole days at Rockys, the teamanship and how they always had each others back and still do with a bond so strong no words need be said, working in his shop, and driving his tow truck, which always kept him on his toes.
Honored was he to be a member of both Garfield and Kane County Sheriffs offices, in any way they needed him. Creating life-long friendships and brother-hood within the police officers, search and rescue members, and the fire department.
He was a great dad, grandpa, brother, son, friend, and teacher who was always there to listen and not afraid to tell you how things were. One of his greatest lessons was "if you can’t figure it out, there’s always a back door, a way to figure it out to get ya by, build things one brick at a time."
Survived by his wife, Diane Richins; mothers, Bonnie Dennis and Vaunie Richins; children, Canter (Cailon) Causey, Kameron "Shorty" Richins, Shalyndee Scott, Kippie Aderae (Troy) Bergstrom, Cody Shane (Lisa) Vanderlinden, Shaun Lance (Sheila) Coleman, Shalaine (Ronnie) Skeem, and Magen (Jake) Carlisle, and step-daughter, Tracy Beede. His brothers, Dave (Becky) Richins, Phillip (Danielle) Roberts, Ron (Brenda) Gates; Sisters, Norma Jo Ward, Marla (Terry) Olsen. 32 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Mel Richins and sister Lynnette Richins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Escalante First Ward. Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Escalante on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations to off set funeral costs would be appreciated. Donations can be made through the Escalante 1st Ward Bishop Greg Allen.
As dad would say, "Keep Smilin!"
He was such a strong and courageous man full of life and lessons. He was always more concerned for others than himself. Always said his drugs and alcohol were his dogs, horses, and his hot rods.
He always went the extra mile in assisting others during their time of need without any worry of monetary gain for himself. The friendships and smiles during those times are what made it worth while to him.
Some of the fondest things in his life was spending time with family and friends, telling his stories of herding cows, the desert and saying "back when I was a kid..." the good ole days at Rockys, the teamanship and how they always had each others back and still do with a bond so strong no words need be said, working in his shop, and driving his tow truck, which always kept him on his toes.
Honored was he to be a member of both Garfield and Kane County Sheriffs offices, in any way they needed him. Creating life-long friendships and brother-hood within the police officers, search and rescue members, and the fire department.
He was a great dad, grandpa, brother, son, friend, and teacher who was always there to listen and not afraid to tell you how things were. One of his greatest lessons was "if you can’t figure it out, there’s always a back door, a way to figure it out to get ya by, build things one brick at a time."
Survived by his wife, Diane Richins; mothers, Bonnie Dennis and Vaunie Richins; children, Canter (Cailon) Causey, Kameron "Shorty" Richins, Shalyndee Scott, Kippie Aderae (Troy) Bergstrom, Cody Shane (Lisa) Vanderlinden, Shaun Lance (Sheila) Coleman, Shalaine (Ronnie) Skeem, and Magen (Jake) Carlisle, and step-daughter, Tracy Beede. His brothers, Dave (Becky) Richins, Phillip (Danielle) Roberts, Ron (Brenda) Gates; Sisters, Norma Jo Ward, Marla (Terry) Olsen. 32 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Mel Richins and sister Lynnette Richins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Escalante First Ward. Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Escalante on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations to off set funeral costs would be appreciated. Donations can be made through the Escalante 1st Ward Bishop Greg Allen.
As dad would say, "Keep Smilin!"
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