Richard K. Hemingway, age 75, husband, father, grandfather and friend, died peacefully of natural causes on October 12, 1996.
Richard was born October 18, 1920, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harold E. Hemingway and Isabell Whitlam Hemingway. He married his lifelong companion, Shirley Veda Strandquist, on November 4, 1948, at the Ogden Golf and Country Club.Rich graduated from Ogden High School. He attended the University of Washington where he was affiliated with and president of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Upon completion of his studies at the University of Washington, he returned to Ogden to continue his banking career with his father and brother.
Before going to the University of Washington, Richard worked with his dad at Commercial Security Bank. He used to say, "My dad and I have the best jobs in the bank: bank chaser and the bank president."
Richard became president of CEO of CSB and IB&T at the untimely death of his brother in 1966. He had incredible talents as a banker and leader. Through his vision of creating a statewide banking franchise, his ability to surround himself with loyal, qualified and motivated employees, his focus, plus his business instincts, Richard created two statewide banking empires both in Idaho and in Utah. His talents as a banker were recognized when he was awarded the Utah Bankers Association "Banker of the Year" award in 1992 at the Utah Bankers Convention. Richard, Robert and Harold are the only three fathers and sons to be Utah Bankers Association Presidents.
Richard's "by word" was public service. He was a driving force in the economic development in both Utah and Idaho. He used his position as a business leader to help create jobs, stimulate economic growth and provide vision and leadership for our intermountain area. He has been recognized by his peers for his commitment numerous times. Not only was Richard a businessman and community leader, he was a philanthropist. Dad instilled in his family the importance of giving back to the community. Through his businesses, CSB, IB&T and Town & Country Life Insurance Company, and through his foundations, The Hemingway Family Foundation, the Shirley S. Hemingway Oncology Unit, The Shirley S. Hemingway Four Seasons Garden, Weber State Faculty Trust and the Mortiz Hospital Support Trust, he truly has given back to the community.
Family above all else was nearest and dearest to Richard's heart. His beloved companion, lover and wife, Shirley, supported him in all his efforts. He loved to share his time and adventures with his wife, his five children and their families. Whether a trip to Sun Valley, Idaho, a weekend at the family cabin, or an exotic adventure to Asia, Richard loved to spend time with his family.
He will be dearly missed, yet Dad serves as an inspiration and role model on how to live a good, full life and illustrates that one person can make a significant difference.!
Survived by son, Henry S. Hemingway (Patrice Jean) of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughters, Ann H. Van Meeteren of Bend, Oregon; Jane H. Mason (Bill) of Sun Valley, Idaho; and Helen H. Cardon (Jeff) of Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Ann Marie, Richard Henry, Hallie, Kathleen, George, Hank, Madeline, Olivia and Charles.
Preceded in death by Shirley, his beloved wife; Hal, his son; and Robert, his only brother.
The Hemingway family wants to thank Alice, Bruce, Cindy, Courtney, Don, Jan, Jennifer, Joan, Kim, Nancy, Tammy, Sharon, Valerie, Liz at IHC Homecare, Dr. Mason and Dr. Rothstein for all the tender loving care you gave Dad in his final years.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South. Memorial services will follow at 12 noon at Red Butte Gardens Arboretum Amphitheater, 300 Wakara Way. Friends may call at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, on Monday, 6-8 p.m.
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