Paul David Richards

Paul D. Richards

Central Valley, Utah

Paul David Richards, 46, passed away September 9, 2014 at his home in Central Valley, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 22, 1968 in Granger, UT to David Glen and Vay Ann Beagley Richards. He married Karen Robertson, September 11, 1992 in Orangeville, Utah. The marriage was solemnized September 9, 2000 in the Manti Temple.

Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, 4 wheeling and anything else he could do outdoors and with his family. He loved his wife and kids more than anything in the world and was always proud of them.

He enjoyed carpentry work and did all the finish work on the Aaron Spelling Mansion in California and the finish work on the Bountiful Utah Temple.

He had more fun the last three years since his diagnosis, going with and visiting Kirk and Angie, spending time with Mike, Jill and Scott. One of his best friends and best times was in the mountains with his boys and Kelly. He also enjoyed going for ice cream with his girls. He never complained or asked "why me?". He was a valiant soldier who will be deeply missed.

Paul is survived by his eternal sweetheart, Karen; children, Travis James (Ashley Branch) Richards, Kodey Cloyd Richards, Shaylee Sarah Richards, Emilee VayAnn Richards; and grandbaby Richards due in April 2015; parents; grandpa George (Dorothy) Beagley; siblings: Scott Richards, Angela (Kirk) Rhodes, Brian Richards, Sandra (Gary) Carter, Nancy (Rick) Webb, Jeff Richards, Jill (Mike) Louderback; Parents-In-Law: Cloyd and Merlene Robertson; Brothers and sisters-In-Law: Kelly Robertson, Kurt (Carrie) Robertson, Kathy (Robert) Baker; special aunt, Wilma Thomas; close friend and cousin, Tamra Thomas; special niece, Tory Baker, who assisted with Paul’s care while on hospice. Also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Richards, Robertson and Hansen; grandma Beagley,

uncle Sheldon Thomas and special friend, Gary Stevens.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 12:00 Noon in the Central 1 ^st LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 or at the ward chapel in Central on Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com