Marilyn, “We love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.” Our wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. She was born in Tooele, Utah, Feb. 4, 1939, to Ernest Mecham and Edith Berry.
In 1955 Marilyn married her lifelong partner Jon D. Richins and became a wonderful mother to five children. Together they enjoyed many camping trips with friends and family, and always looked forward to the annual family reunions in Southern Utah. Marilyn enjoyed dancing, reading (sometimes a book in one day), and was a wonderful cook. She read recipe books like they were novels, and meals at her house were always delicious. Fond memories for all who knew her were the endless conversations you could have with her at any time and always feel comforted and receive great advice. She especially looked forward to her daily phone conversations with her sister Marlene.
She is survived by her husband, daughter Debbie Watterson (Cory), daughter Barbara Jacobs, sons Scott Richins (Kathy) and Mark Richins (Jennifer), sister Marlene Kearns, brothers Ron (Jeane) and Brent Mecham, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Edith; father Ernest; brothers Ken Mecham, Jerry Mecham and Phil Jordan; son Michael Richins; and granddaughter Amy Greetham.
The family would like to thank the staff of Inspiration/AMG Medical Group, Jana, Martha and Nicole for their kindness, patience and compassionate care.
You may pay your respects at a visitation memorial service Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations be made to Primary Children’s Hospital in Marilyn’s honor.