9/1/37 ~ 5/29/03
FARMINGTON<! >
- Our beloved son, husband and father, Richard M. DeJong left us and went to be with God May 29, 2003.
Born Sept. 1, 1937. He is survived by his wife Pat; children, Britt (Tonna) DeJong, Kelly (Tim) Kush and Adrienne DeJong; grandchildren Ryan and Cassie DeJong, Lance and Alex Kush, brothers Paul (Jo) DeJong, Gary (Debbie) DeJong, sister Barbara (Bernard) Hammer and many special nephew, nieces and friends.
He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting with his family. He served in the US Air Force, retired from First Security Bank and also served for many years as a volunteer fireman and EMT for Farmington City. He had a love for the Lord that carried over in his kindness to others and will be missed by many. He was a faithful member of Washington Heights Baptist Church.
"This body is my house,
it is not I, triumphant in this faith,
I live and die." <! >
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday June 3, 2003 at Washington Heights Baptist Church, 1770 E. 6200 S. Ogden, Utah under the directions of Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary.
e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com