Richard Ernest Stebbing

Obituary:

Richard Ernest Stebbing passed away December 12, 2014 surrounded by his family. Born August 3, 1933 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Elwynne Stebbing and Jane Scott.

He married Kathleen Gaye Evans (deceased) on August 21, 1959, Salt Lake Temple. On May 19, 2001 he married Betty Simmons in the Salt Lake Temple and they shared 13 wonderful years together.

He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in the California, Northern Mission, was a graduate of BYU, served in various church callings including service as an ordinance worker Salt Lake Temple. Professionally he worked in the Personal Dept for the State of Utah. He served in the US Army Reserves and attained the rank of Master Sargent

His greatest loves were his family, missionary and genealogy work.

He was preceded in death by his brothers William and Donald Stebbing and step-son Steve Simmons. He is survived by his brother Robert Stebbing and sister Phyllis Garcia, his 3 children Kerry (Paul) Cowley, Randy (Debbie) Stebbing, and Robin (Dan) Neville; his wife Betty and her children Julie (Don) Beard, Kenny Sue (Mike) Hansen, Scott (Blynn) Simmons, Kathy (Dan) Murphy, and Angela Simmons; 29 grandchildren and 12 g-gchildren. He loved spending time with his grandchldren and caring for Betty's daughter Angela.

He was a compassionate, loving person who will be greatly missed.

A viewing will be held on Friday December 19 at 6-8 pm at Russon Brothers 295 N. Main, Bountiful. Funeral services will be held Saturday December, 20 at the LDS Ward at 3350 S 100 E. Bountiful UT. Interment SLC Cemetery.