Obituary: VERNON, RICHARD

Richard L. Vernon1947 ~ 2012Richard L. Vernon passed away Oct. 30, 2012 in his home at Moyle Park, Alpine, Utah. He was born November 12, 1947 to Leo and Fern Vernon in Provo, UT. He married Helen Carey January 18, 1979 in the Salt Lake Temple. Richard was a loving and faithful husband and father. He was a talented teacher and touched the life of many students at BYU. Richard was genuinely interested in other people and had a unique skill for making friends.He is survived by his wife Helen; children: Amanda (David) Sakry, Brigham City; Sarah (Rod) Cramer, Moses Lake, WA; Rachel (Prenten) Frazier, Alpine; Carrie (Patrick) Webb; Hallie (Scott) Hillman, Highland; Elizabeth (Seth) Taylor, New Haven, CT; Parley (Mackenzie), Sandy; Julia (Jason) Garrard, Orem; William, BYU. Mother: Fern T. Vernon, Provo; Siblings: Elise (Leonard) Pearlstine, FL; Marty (Sally), Spanish Fork; Jill (Jim) Murphy, Orem; Eric (Angie), Highland; and 21 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., in the Alpine North LDS Stake Center Chapel, 1125 East Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, Utah. Family and friends may call Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Alpine North Stake Center and also Saturday afternoon from 12:45-1:45 p.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the Alpine City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com