Richard Lyn Irvine

Richard Lyn Irvine passed away with his family at his side on January 24, 2016, after a courageous two-year battle with esophageal cancer. Richard was a very loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather (gramps), great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Raymond Douglas and Helen Oliverson Irvine on April 8, 1946.Richard attended South High School and Olympus High School where he graduated in 1964. After graduation, he worked as a pipe fitter foreman for the next 21 years at Kennecott Copper. Thereafter, he was a very well known and highly respected business owner and manufacturers rep in the mining and industrial industry.Richard met the love of his life, Lydia "Lee" Van Holten, in high school and was married to her for over 50 years. Together they have four children, twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time at his cabin, building model trains, fly fishing and tying flies. He loved his family dearly and was a diligent and devoted provider. Knowing his illness was terminal; he was always positive and displayed incredible courage, dignity and faith throughout. His loving soft smile and witty humor will be deeply missed.  He is survived by his wife Lydia (Lee); children, Steven Lyn (Pamela) Irvine, Kimberly Anne (Paul) Jones, Gregory (Calestie) Irvine, and Lynsey Rood; twelve grandchildren; one great grandson; brothers Bernie Irvine, Robert Irvine, Raymond Irvine; and four loving dogs that never left his side. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Carolyn Abbott.A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 1st from 6-8 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S 900 E, Salt Lake City. Please use the complimentary valet parking provided on the north side of the building. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 2nd at 11 AM at the Lone Peak Stake Center, 11570 S. Wasatch Blvd., Sandy, with a visitation one-hour prior. Grave dedication and Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1342 E 500 S, Salt Lake City. The Irvine family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Weis, PA Nicole Orgain and staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Your commitment to providing loving and personal care gave strength and courage to Richard and his family. And to the staff at Inspiration Hospice, the Irvine's thank you for the gentle and dignified care you gave Richard.  Additional gratitude is expressed for the incredible outpouring of love and generosity from so many.Online condolences may be offered and a tribute slideshow can be viewed at www.starksfuneral.com