Desmond R. Ricks “Des”

Desmond Ross Ricks passed away Oct. 26, 2015, while surrounded by family and friends. He was born Dec. 20, 1943, in Logan to Desmond William and Dora Christensen Ricks. Des married Frances Joy Turpin and together they raised five children. She died in a tragic accident in 1973. Des then married Helen Heuser in 1987 and had 27 years together, blending their families. Des retired after more than 31 years as a truck driver for Consolidated Freight Ways. He loved to work on old cars and built them from the ground up. Des loved his horses and spent many hours riding them in the hill above his home. He loved to play the guitar and sing songs to his grandchildren, but most of all he simply loved his family. Des is survived by his wife, Helen; children Tonya Ricks, Troy (Renee) Ricks, Torie (Bart) Golder, Trent Ricks and Tracey Carl; stepchildren Connie, Windie, Jackie (Kevin) and Shannon (Maria); 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Joy, his parents and one granddaughter. The family wishes to express their thanks to the Central Utah Veterans Home Payson for the love and care they gave to Des. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at the Lake Point Ward, Center Street and Canyon Road, Lake Point. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 South, Magna, and 10-10:45 a.m. Monday at the church prior to services. Interment: Lake Point Cemetery. Condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com.