Marilyn Richardson

Marilyn Snow Richardson, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025.

She was born on February 22, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Le Roy Snow and Elaine Hood Snow. Marilyn grew up in the Sugar House area with her sister Jeanne, who preceded her in death. She graduated from East High School, entered the University of Utah, where she pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Business with a finance emphasis.

On March 31, 1953, Marilyn married William (Bill) Alma Richardson in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Big Delta Junction, Alaska, where Bill was serving in the military. Their first home, built by Bill, was small and simple, with no electricity or running water. Her Alaska experience reflected Marilyn’s quiet strength, adaptability, and steady resolve. Bill preceded her in death.

Marilyn and Bill returned to Salt Lake City, where they raised four children: Sharmon, Neil, Todd (preceded her in death), and Carol. She was a devoted mother and later a proud grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by Sharmon Bradshaw (David Bradshaw), Neil Richardson (Alicia Richardson), daughter-in-law Rosalyn Richardson, and Carol Easton (Greg Easton), 13 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.

One of Marilyn’s greatest joys was time spent with her grandchildren. She was unfailingly kind and attentive, always making each child feel seen, welcomed, and loved. She loved hosting them for overnight visits at the family cabin, affectionately known as Camp Richardson, which was filled with laughter, traditions, and memorable adventures. She delighted in small acts of love, including making homemade candy suckers that became a favorite treat and lasting memory for her grandchildren.

Marilyn was deeply involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life. She served faithfully in many roles, including Young Women’s President and Relief Society President. Later in life, she and Bill served an LDS mission in Laie, Hawaii. Her faith was a constant foundation, and she was also a long-standing member of a study group that met for decades, reflecting her commitment to learning, fellowship, and spiritual growth.

She and Bill loved to travel together and with a close circle of friends. They toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad, including Europe, Scotland, England, Israel, and South America, with travels to Brazil, Chile, and Argentina.

Marilyn also enjoyed the simple pleasures of everyday life and the relationships around her. She especially cherished bowling with her son Todd, sharing time, laughter, and an easy companionship that meant a great deal to her. Bowling with Todd and neighbors was less about the score and more about being together. She was an active participant in both a sewing club and a book club, where friendships were formed and sustained over many years. Marilyn truly loved her neighbors and was known for her thoughtfulness, frequently delivering homemade treats as a way of staying connected and showing care.

Marilyn was an accomplished counted cross-stitch artist and took great pride in her work, creating many beautiful pieces treasured by family and friends. She also enjoyed genealogy and devoted countless hours to researching family history. She loved preserving stories of the past, creating detailed memory books that captured the lives, experiences, and histories of earlier generations.

Marilyn will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her faith, her intellectual curiosity, and her deep kindness. She had a gentle, generous way of caring for others, offering quiet support, encouragement, and compassion that made people feel valued and at ease. Her life was one of service, resilience, creativity, and love, and she will be deeply missed.

The family will gather for an intimate graveside service on Saturday, December 20, 2025.