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DeVerl Richins

Feb. 6, 1930 - Dec. 14, 2020

Date of Service: Dec. 19, 2020

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DeVerl Richins, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, December 14, 2020, at the age of 90.

DeVerl was born February 6, 1930, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Wilford Francis Richins and Hattie Lovina Paskett Richins. DeVerl was a graduate of Declo High School and pursued further educational opportunities, graduating from Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California, as well as taking classes from BYU.

DeVerl joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Korean Conflict as an aviation machinist. After returning from his military service, DeVerl married Arlene Bell on September 3, 1954, in Burley, Idaho, and together they raised four children, Brent, Layne, Verlin, and Geralene.

With his Navy background of aircraft experience, DeVerl initially worked as an aircraft engineer for McDonnell Douglas. In time he transitioned into owning and operating his own business, D’s Drapery & Rainbow Drapery Supply in southern California.

A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, DeVerl served in many capacities that included multiple bishoprics; Bishop of his ward in Garden Grove, California; a high council member of the Garden Grove Stake and Vista California Stake, and Physical Facilities Representative. He and Arlene also served together as temple workers with four-and-a-half years of service in both the Los Angeles California Temple and the San Diego California Temple.

DeVerl is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Arlene; his children, Brent Richins of San Juan Capistrano, California, Layne (Sharon) Richins of Lindon, Utah, Verlin Richins of Garden Grove, Californa, and Geralene (Randy) Beckett of San Clemente, California; his brother, Dean Richins of Albion, Idaho; 12 grandchildren, Vanessa Richins Myers, Joel Richins, Melayne Richins Gould, Allison Richins, Kaylee Richins, Chad Richins, Lacey Richins, Bradley Beckett, Jana Beckett Marshall, Jeffrey Beckett, Cody Beckett, and Zachary Beckett; and five great-grandchildren, Ayla Richins, Zelda Myers, Leia Myers, Jacob Gould, and Blake Beckett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Orva Richins, Sara Richins Olsen, Elsie Richins Williams, Lillian Richins Darrington, Myrtle Richins Jibson, Curtis Richins, Leola Richins Lupo, Gayle Richins, and GeNeal Richins Hunt.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, Idaho, where friends and family will be received from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial with military honors provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group will take place at the Declo Cemetery following the service.

With the ongoing effects of COVID-19, the wearing of face masks will be required at the funeral home and social distancing will be practiced.

For those unable to attend the funeral service in person, a live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available at the following link: https://youtu.be/idL3xLQjsdo.

In lieu of flowers please take your family or a special loved one out to dinner to spend precious time together.

Condolences for DeVerl Richins

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From Shirley B Ginsborg:

I send my love to the family. & I have so many fond memories of your dad I could pick just one!

From Ricci:

Great aunt Arlene the Bells send our condolences. Love you.

From Susan Mitchell:

The service was a wonderful tribute to Uncle DeVerl. I have many happy memories of Richins reunions. Family was always so important to him and he showed it in the way he lived his life. What a great example for us to follow. Love to my cousins and Aunt Arlene.

From Melanie Richardson:

He will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was a great person and friend. My condolences and prayers to Arlene and all the family.

From Marla Tremayne Connerley:

I will truly miss DeVerl. My love and condolences to you Arlene and your family! He was a wonderful bishop as I served as Relief Society President along side him. I remember fondly our double date night with both of you to see the famous Rockettes in Los Angeles! Good memories!

From Kerri Adamic Curtice:

I'm so sorry for your loss of DeVerl Richins. He helped me a lot as a young adult from my baptism to my Patriarchal Blessing to receive my endowment. I appreciate his kind service toward me. Arlene & Deverl even came to my wedding over 10 years ago and he did perform the ring ceremony. That was the icying on the top of the cake for him and me. Sister Arlene Richins, I love you so much. I know you'll be with him one day again.

From Owen and Saundra Smith:

Saundra have friends with DeVerl and Arlene for the time spent here in Pleasant Grove. We always enjoyed their company and attending church together. I spoke with De a week before his passing and he was comfortable with his situation. I asked him to save a space for me when I come, and he said he would. He was so proud of his family and loved Arlene.

From Steve A Allen:

Verlin Lynette and I are very sorry for the lost of your Father may God Bless you and your family.

From Steve & Lynda DeMille:

Steve and I have been LDS Ministers to DeVerl and Arlene for a couple of years now.
The spirit in their home has always been so warm and inviting. We loved hearing the stories of their many trips and travels. The European trip with their children was a special delight to them. What a wonderful memory for all of you now.
DeVerl lived a very good life and influenced many people. He seemed to always be in a good mood and positive about life to the very end — a great example of what it means to “endure to the end.”
We love DeVerl and Arlene very much.

From Kim Gardner:

What a kind, hardworking, loving, serving, great example, man of God. He will be greatly missed by all and his legend of goodness will live on in his wife, children and grandchildren.

From Rob Anderson:

DeVerl was the bishop from my youth in Garden Grove. He was one of the most loving and kind people I have ever known.

From Tylyn Neilson :

Love him and his example of Christ like service. I learned much from him and always felt loved by him and Arlene. So much good wrapped up in one person

From Leslie (and Jon) Clarke:

We loved DeVerl. He lived down the street for around twenty years in Stonecliffe. He taught the scouts how to tie knots when I was a Cub leader. I always loved visiting with him and Arlene at church and on walks. He was a true friend and we are sad to hear of his passing. He is as good as they come.

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