Richard C. Davies

Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

NORTH OGDEN — Richard C. Davies died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 25, 2016 at the age of 81, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. 

Rich was born on July 17, 1934 in Wagner, S.D. to Ralph and Hazell Davies. After finishing high school in Wagner, he earned a degree in pharmacy at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. 

Rich married Lois Gale and settled in Bridgewater, S.D., where he owned and operated Davies Drug for 20 years. Rich made lasting friendships and many contributions to the community of Bridgewater. Rich and Lois had five children together: Mike (Sue) Davies, S.D.; Tim (Sarah) Davies, Minn.; David Davies, Idaho; Grant (Carla) Davies, Calif.; and Susan (Rick) Edgington, Utah. 

In 1977, the family moved to Bountiful, where Rich worked at Layton Drug, and owned and operated a home health agency with his business partner, Lane Call. Rich and Lois later divorced.

In 1984, Rich married Gloria Workman. Since then, Rich treated Gloria’s children Mitch (Janell) Palmer and family from Iowa, and Laura (Chip) Fuller and family from Utah, as his own. Rich and Gloria lived in Bountiful for 22 years, establishing lifelong friendships. During their 31 years of marriage, and before Rich’s illness progressed, Rich and Gloria traveled extensively around the world. They spent significant time in the Pacific Northwest, where Rich proposed to Gloria. They enjoyed their trips to Bandon, Ore., and loved golfing with their friends. Rich was a gourmet cook with a ready smile and contagious laugh. He was a generous and loving husband, father and loyal friend. 

Rich is survived by 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, in addition to some very special people in this life, including Chye (Filona) Koh and their son Corey from Singapore, Alexander (Suzanne) Zahn and family from Germany, Teresa and Randy Oster from Utah, and Susan Shannon Davies from Idaho. 

Rich was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Ronnie, and granddaughter Allison. 

A special thank you to Lomond Peak Nursing Home staff, particularly Judy, the activities director, and to Silverado Hospice staff. 

A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James the Just Catholic Church in Ogden