Richard Boyd Nerdin

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Richard Boyd Nerdin

March 22, 1940 ~ November 18, 2022

Richard Boyd Nerdin passed away peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side. Born in Bingham Canyon on March 22, 1940, he passed away November 18, 2022, after 82 fine years.

Preceded in death by Boyd Nerdin, father; Rosella Miller Nerdin, mother; both brothers, Jerry (Margery) and Ned (Colleen); son-in-law, Michael Ogden (Tamie Nerdin).

Survived by Amelia Arronco Nerdin, his beloved wife of 60 years; four children, Michelle Rasmussen (Lonn), Amber Santy (Donald), Tamie Ogden, Cameron Nerdin (Elizabeth); seven grandchildren, Holly, Cody, Joshua, Lauren, Deak, Kyrie, Chevy; 14 great-grandchildren; and two little great-great-red-haired princesses. The legacy of five generations we will cherish him forward.

Richard attended the University of Utah. He served in the Air Force and National Guard until 1964. His career with Raytheon spanned 33 years. Our father was an unusually talented and service-orientated man. Over his lifetime he was a Scout master, director of the JCC league and business member where he was coordinator for the soapbox derby. He was an avid fisherman, boater, hunter and carpenter. He left behind chairs, tables, bedroom sets, toys and library bookshelves for the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School library. We loved Christmas scavenger hunts to find what Geppetto had created, and so much more for all of us.

He loved music, including The Glenn Miller Band, and loved dancing with all of us girls. Richard enjoyed watching John Wayne and war movies, and Fox News until the doctor said it was causing too much stress. He appreciated playing cards and games with friends and family and watching his family grow. He left behind such a vast amount of love; each of us have special memories. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish.

A great big thank you to the aides and nurses with Inspiration Hospice. Your kindness and care was a blessing to all of us.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on November 30, at St John Baptist Catholic Church, Draper.