George LaMont Richards, Sr.
January 17, 1918 - July 31, 2012
George LaMont Richards, 94, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the last surviving child of LeGrand and Ina Jane Ashton Richards. As a family, they are once again fully united in a grand reunion.
LaMont graduated from the University of Utah and continued his education at the University of Colorado in Boulder and Northwestern University in Chicago. During World War II, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to a Naval Intelligence Unit in San Francisco and then to the staff of the U.S. Navy Japanese School in Boulder, Colorado. Following his graduation from Midshipman School in Chicago, he was assigned to Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet, San Diego.
LaMont had a distinguished business and civic career. For 36 years, he was president and founder of Western Supply Company. As a respected member of the business community, he served as Chairman of the Board of Merchants Inc., President of Intermountain Electrical Association, and President of the Utah Council of Retailers and Wholesalers. In 1986, he was a Congressional Appointee and Delegate to a White House conference on small business.
Always concerned for the welfare of his community, he served with distinction for 14 continuous years in the Utah State Legislature. During that period, he was Chair of the House Higher Education Appropriation Committee and Chair of the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive Appropriation Committee. He also served as a member of the Constitutional Revision Committee, Business and Labor Standing Committee, and Rules Committee. Following his service in the legislature, he was appointed to the Institutional Council at Dixie College.
His service to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflected his commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ. First and foremost he was a missionary at heart. His missionary service began early, serving first at the age of 16 as his father presided over the Southern States Mission. At 19, he served in the British Mission and in the southern United States. This laid the foundation for numerous Church callings, including branch president in Boulder, Colorado and counselor in the bishopric of the University Ward in Salt Lake City. He also served as a member of the General Board of the MIA for 13 years, as a member of the Priesthood Missionary Committee and as Chairman of the Explorer Committee, BSA. Also, as a Regional Representative of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, he fulfilled assignments in Oregon, Washington, Ogden, and BYU Provo stakes. He enjoyed many years as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. He also compiled a set of his father's talks which were published under the title: LeGrand Richards Speaks.
LaMont and his wife Edna Fae Firmage were married on September 9, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple by his grandfather, George F. Richards. They spent almost 71 years together. LaMont loved to travel and has visited numerous countries around the globe. His travel prompted an interest in photography, a hobby he enjoyed. He also loved to golf and was a licensed pilot. He was a University of Utah sports fan attending football and basketball games for many seasons. He especially loved his association with friends and was a member of a number of social clubs.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Fae Firmage and their four children: G. LaMont Richards, Jr. (DeAnne), Charlotte Harrison (David), J. Lawrence Richards (Julie), Shauna Hill (David), in addition to 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at noon on Monday, August 6 at the Monument Park North Stake Center,1320 Wasatch Drive. A viewing will be held on Sunday, August 5 at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South from 6-8 p.m. and prior to the funeral at 10:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LeGrand Richards Returned Missionary Scholarship at LDS Business College.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from August 3 to August 5, 2012
January 17, 1918 - July 31, 2012
George LaMont Richards, 94, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the last surviving child of LeGrand and Ina Jane Ashton Richards. As a family, they are once again fully united in a grand reunion.
LaMont graduated from the University of Utah and continued his education at the University of Colorado in Boulder and Northwestern University in Chicago. During World War II, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to a Naval Intelligence Unit in San Francisco and then to the staff of the U.S. Navy Japanese School in Boulder, Colorado. Following his graduation from Midshipman School in Chicago, he was assigned to Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet, San Diego.
LaMont had a distinguished business and civic career. For 36 years, he was president and founder of Western Supply Company. As a respected member of the business community, he served as Chairman of the Board of Merchants Inc., President of Intermountain Electrical Association, and President of the Utah Council of Retailers and Wholesalers. In 1986, he was a Congressional Appointee and Delegate to a White House conference on small business.
Always concerned for the welfare of his community, he served with distinction for 14 continuous years in the Utah State Legislature. During that period, he was Chair of the House Higher Education Appropriation Committee and Chair of the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive Appropriation Committee. He also served as a member of the Constitutional Revision Committee, Business and Labor Standing Committee, and Rules Committee. Following his service in the legislature, he was appointed to the Institutional Council at Dixie College.
His service to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflected his commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ. First and foremost he was a missionary at heart. His missionary service began early, serving first at the age of 16 as his father presided over the Southern States Mission. At 19, he served in the British Mission and in the southern United States. This laid the foundation for numerous Church callings, including branch president in Boulder, Colorado and counselor in the bishopric of the University Ward in Salt Lake City. He also served as a member of the General Board of the MIA for 13 years, as a member of the Priesthood Missionary Committee and as Chairman of the Explorer Committee, BSA. Also, as a Regional Representative of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, he fulfilled assignments in Oregon, Washington, Ogden, and BYU Provo stakes. He enjoyed many years as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. He also compiled a set of his father's talks which were published under the title: LeGrand Richards Speaks.
LaMont and his wife Edna Fae Firmage were married on September 9, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple by his grandfather, George F. Richards. They spent almost 71 years together. LaMont loved to travel and has visited numerous countries around the globe. His travel prompted an interest in photography, a hobby he enjoyed. He also loved to golf and was a licensed pilot. He was a University of Utah sports fan attending football and basketball games for many seasons. He especially loved his association with friends and was a member of a number of social clubs.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Fae Firmage and their four children: G. LaMont Richards, Jr. (DeAnne), Charlotte Harrison (David), J. Lawrence Richards (Julie), Shauna Hill (David), in addition to 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at noon on Monday, August 6 at the Monument Park North Stake Center,1320 Wasatch Drive. A viewing will be held on Sunday, August 5 at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South from 6-8 p.m. and prior to the funeral at 10:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LeGrand Richards Returned Missionary Scholarship at LDS Business College.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from August 3 to August 5, 2012
George LaMont Richards, Sr.
January 17, 1918 - July 31, 2012
George LaMont Richards, 94, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the last surviving child of LeGrand and Ina Jane Ashton Richards. As a family, they are once again fully united in a grand reunion.
LaMont graduated from the University of Utah and continued his education at the University of Colorado in Boulder and Northwestern University in Chicago. During World War II, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to a Naval Intelligence Unit in San Francisco and then to the staff of the U.S. Navy Japanese School in Boulder, Colorado. Following his graduation from Midshipman School in Chicago, he was assigned to Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet, San Diego.
LaMont had a distinguished business and civic career. For 36 years, he was president and founder of Western Supply Company. As a respected member of the business community, he served as Chairman of the Board of Merchants Inc., President of Intermountain Electrical Association, and President of the Utah Council of Retailers and Wholesalers. In 1986, he was a Congressional Appointee and Delegate to a White House conference on small business.
Always concerned for the welfare of his community, he served with distinction for 14 continuous years in the Utah State Legislature. During that period, he was Chair of the House Higher Education Appropriation Committee and Chair of the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive Appropriation Committee. He also served as a member of the Constitutional Revision Committee, Business and Labor Standing Committee, and Rules Committee. Following his service in the legislature, he was appointed to the Institutional Council at Dixie College.
His service to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflected his commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ. First and foremost he was a missionary at heart. His missionary service began early, serving first at the age of 16 as his father presided over the Southern States Mission. At 19, he served in the British Mission and in the southern United States. This laid the foundation for numerous Church callings, including branch president in Boulder, Colorado and counselor in the bishopric of the University Ward in Salt Lake City. He also served as a member of the General Board of the MIA for 13 years, as a member of the Priesthood Missionary Committee and as Chairman of the Explorer Committee, BSA. Also, as a Regional Representative of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, he fulfilled assignments in Oregon, Washington, Ogden, and BYU Provo stakes. He enjoyed many years as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. He also compiled a set of his father's talks which were published under the title: LeGrand Richards Speaks.
LaMont and his wife Edna Fae Firmage were married on September 9, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple by his grandfather, George F. Richards. They spent almost 71 years together. LaMont loved to travel and has visited numerous countries around the globe. His travel prompted an interest in photography, a hobby he enjoyed. He also loved to golf and was a licensed pilot. He was a University of Utah sports fan attending football and basketball games for many seasons. He especially loved his association with friends and was a member of a number of social clubs.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Fae Firmage and their four children: G. LaMont Richards, Jr. (DeAnne), Charlotte Harrison (David), J. Lawrence Richards (Julie), Shauna Hill (David), in addition to 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at noon on Monday, August 6 at the Monument Park North Stake Center,1320 Wasatch Drive. A viewing will be held on Sunday, August 5 at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South from 6-8 p.m. and prior to the funeral at 10:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LeGrand Richards Returned Missionary Scholarship at LDS Business College.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from August 3 to August 5, 2012
January 17, 1918 - July 31, 2012
George LaMont Richards, 94, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the last surviving child of LeGrand and Ina Jane Ashton Richards. As a family, they are once again fully united in a grand reunion.
LaMont graduated from the University of Utah and continued his education at the University of Colorado in Boulder and Northwestern University in Chicago. During World War II, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to a Naval Intelligence Unit in San Francisco and then to the staff of the U.S. Navy Japanese School in Boulder, Colorado. Following his graduation from Midshipman School in Chicago, he was assigned to Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet, San Diego.
LaMont had a distinguished business and civic career. For 36 years, he was president and founder of Western Supply Company. As a respected member of the business community, he served as Chairman of the Board of Merchants Inc., President of Intermountain Electrical Association, and President of the Utah Council of Retailers and Wholesalers. In 1986, he was a Congressional Appointee and Delegate to a White House conference on small business.
Always concerned for the welfare of his community, he served with distinction for 14 continuous years in the Utah State Legislature. During that period, he was Chair of the House Higher Education Appropriation Committee and Chair of the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive Appropriation Committee. He also served as a member of the Constitutional Revision Committee, Business and Labor Standing Committee, and Rules Committee. Following his service in the legislature, he was appointed to the Institutional Council at Dixie College.
His service to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflected his commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ. First and foremost he was a missionary at heart. His missionary service began early, serving first at the age of 16 as his father presided over the Southern States Mission. At 19, he served in the British Mission and in the southern United States. This laid the foundation for numerous Church callings, including branch president in Boulder, Colorado and counselor in the bishopric of the University Ward in Salt Lake City. He also served as a member of the General Board of the MIA for 13 years, as a member of the Priesthood Missionary Committee and as Chairman of the Explorer Committee, BSA. Also, as a Regional Representative of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, he fulfilled assignments in Oregon, Washington, Ogden, and BYU Provo stakes. He enjoyed many years as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. He also compiled a set of his father's talks which were published under the title: LeGrand Richards Speaks.
LaMont and his wife Edna Fae Firmage were married on September 9, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple by his grandfather, George F. Richards. They spent almost 71 years together. LaMont loved to travel and has visited numerous countries around the globe. His travel prompted an interest in photography, a hobby he enjoyed. He also loved to golf and was a licensed pilot. He was a University of Utah sports fan attending football and basketball games for many seasons. He especially loved his association with friends and was a member of a number of social clubs.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Fae Firmage and their four children: G. LaMont Richards, Jr. (DeAnne), Charlotte Harrison (David), J. Lawrence Richards (Julie), Shauna Hill (David), in addition to 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at noon on Monday, August 6 at the Monument Park North Stake Center,1320 Wasatch Drive. A viewing will be held on Sunday, August 5 at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South from 6-8 p.m. and prior to the funeral at 10:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LeGrand Richards Returned Missionary Scholarship at LDS Business College.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from August 3 to August 5, 2012
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