August 7, 1929 ~ January 28, 2012

Richard (Dick) William Deveraux, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, at the age of 82, completed his mission here on earth and returned home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born to Ira and Pearl Deveraux on August 7, 1929 in Pleasant Grove Utah, where he lived his entire life.  He attended Pleasant Grove High School, where he graduated in 1947.  He met his sweetheart and eternal companion Mary Vance after he graduated. At that time he was working for Utah Power and Light.  They got engaged in the winter of 1949 and were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple on August 11, 1950. 

After Dick became a journeyman lineman, he enjoyed teaching the apprentices.  He was on the examining board for IBEW Local 57.  He later became the apprentice director over all the apprentices in the entire company.  He retired from UP& L after 39 years of dedicated service.  He then started teaching in the lineman program at UVCC for another ten years.

Dick had a beautiful voice and loved to sing, especially with his wife Mary.  They were widely known to sing together at funerals and other events.  They sang in the Timpanogos Chorale for many years. Dick also sang in the men’s Mendelssohn Chorus.

He loved scouting and received his Eagle Award and Eagle Feather from President George Albert Smith in 1946.  He spent many years involved in scouting.

He loved working at the temple. He worked at the baptistery at the Provo Temple for seven years.  He and his wife were temple workers for a total of fifteen years at the Provo and Mt. Timpanogos temples. 

He is survived by his eternal companion Mary; daughters Marcia (Steve) Margetts, Dixie (Alan) Young, Angela (Teddy) Howard, sons Van (Janet) Deveraux, Stan (Sonya) Deveraux, Gary (Debbie) Deveraux, 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Joseph and Pearl Pamelo Richins Deveraux; his sister, Lucille Littleford; brothers, Ira Dean and Dale Mark and grandson Deveraux Joshua “DJ” Howard.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Grove Creek Fourth Ward Chapel, 950 North 500 East, Pleasant Grove.  Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and on Thursday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.  

We would like to thank Hearts for Hospice and Home Health for all your tender kindness and care.  Also thanks to all the friends, loved ones and especially a loving ward family who have shown their endless love and support.

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Draper Family said:

We are so sad to hear of a great mans passing. We love your family! Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

January 31, 2012

Nancy Proctor said:

Dear Mary and Marcia, I just finished talking with Steve and learned of the happenings of the last week. I know the ups and downs you have been experiencing. It is always difficult even when it is the best thing for Dick. Please know I am thinking of you with love and concern and will see you on Thursday.

January 31, 2012

Kay Young said:

I am saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great guy & lots of fun to be around. I just wanted to send you my love & will keep you in my prayers.

February 01, 2012