Richard A. Watkins
February 2, 1938 - July 22, 2012
Richard A. Watkins
“Slippery”
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully, due to a short battle with cancer, on July 22, 2012.
He was born February 2, 1938 in Monessen, PA, moved to Provo, UT at age 11, then to SLC to finish his last year of high school at West High. Richard served his country in the army reserve and in the US Air Force as a Missile Mechanic.
Worked for the Railroad 47 years. Started with DRGW; SP and retired from UP as a conductor.
Richard loved and was an avid golfer with 3 hole in ones to his credit. Enjoyed antique cars and football. Also a world traveler and a mentor BPOE
Preceded in death by Richard D (father), Eleanor Watkins (mother), Millie Jones (grandmother) whom was a very special person in his life, Shirley J. Watkins (first wife).
Survived by wife Diane; daughter from his first wife Melanie Watkins; granddaughter Ella; two stepdaughters Christy (Michael) Tucker, Kim (Ken) Wilson; and four step grandchildren Greg, Tommy, Sarah, and Ben.
Friends are invited to celebrate his life on Thursday, August 2nd from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.
Online condolences may be offered and memorial tribute video may be viewed at www.starksfuneral.com
He served, he lived, he loved, he laughed. Tuccilacci!
In Loving Memory
I worked with Richard for over 25 years. He was great to work with, dependable and always went the extra mile. He had a great sense of humor. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Joe Hopper
Salt Lake City, UT
I was saddened to see in the paper that Dick had passed away. I am so very sorry. My thoughts are with you. Fortunately I got to know him. We all have good and special memories of a great guy. "Slippery". Love to you, Diane and all your family.
Beth Ostrander
Saint George, UT
Pete and I were so sorry to hear of Slippery's passing. He was always so good to us and we had a lot of laughs. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now.
Angie Meredith
Cottonwood Heights, ut
Im so very sorry for the loss of Dick, who was a lovely person. I only knew him from caring for him in the hospital, but learned quickly what a warm, stoic, kind person he was. Thinking of you, Diane, and the rest of the family in this difficult time.
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I am saddened to hear that Dick is gone. I knew him as "Baggy Pants" (a name I gave him when I was a young boy). He and my father, Lee Parker, were close friends. He was a great friend to my father. For that I will always be grateful. I always enjoyed his company and loved to hear him tell a story. My thoughts go to Diane and the family.
Steven Parker
Portland, Or