Richard Howard DeSpain

December 25, 1942 - August 10, 2023

Dick passed away August 10, 2023 at his home.  He was born on December 25, 1942 in Salt Lake City, UT to to Helen and Darrell DeSpain.  He married his sweetheart, Charlene Eldridge on April 13, 1962. She preceded him in death on October 24, 2012.

Dick helped anyone and everyone.  He loved playing Santa Claus at family parties and enjoyed woodworking and tinkering.  Dick was a car guy and all his buddies are car guys, too.  He was loved by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his sons Gary, Jeff (Lisa), Steven (Betty Ann); 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and many sibling and extended family members.

Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy.  Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor.

In Loving Memory

He was loved a great deal. I remember the first time Gary toke me to the house I met his mom dad first think out of he's mouth was to give me some kind of crap jokingly about fishing I think he told me and Gary wasn't going to catch anything it was a waste of time. We just blow it off. But you know we didn't even catch a thing He was right not sure what he know that we didn't but that's how it goes .We will miss you greatly love the Hall Family  PS. WE grieve for your family's lose love to you and yours. 

Michael hall

Centerville, Ut

I was so very sorry to learn of Dick's passing.  He and his wife Charlene were our good neighbors across the street for many years.  When his wife died, he continued to be very helpful to us.  You couldn't ask for a kinder, more thoughtful neighbor.  He was a Godsend to me the several years before my husband passed.  He was always so generous with his time. That's a wonderful photo of Dick! My deepest condolences to Gary, Jeff, Steven and their families, Mona Croyle

Mona Croyle

West Valley City, UT

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