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The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Rick Withers, has been called to his final hunting grounds. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, Companion, and Friend.
Rick loved going on adventures with the grandkids, watching movies, attending their sporting activities and going hunting with his son, nephews, family friends, and grandchildren.
He spent most of his time outside working on his garden, watching the birds in his yard, and tinkering in his garage. When he wasn’t outside, he was watching Utah Jazz basketball or BYU football games.
He enjoyed cooking steaks and potatoes, especially for friends and family, drinking Coca-Cola, snacking on pickles and oranges, and ice cold Coors Light (after 5 pm of course). In his honor please partake of any of those and keep his memory alive.
Although Rick could be a stubborn hard ass he was loved dearly by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by wife Teresa "Terry " Withers, parents Melvin and Beverly Withers, sister Kristie Withers, Clell and Jeanette Mortensen, Marlene (Randy) Riser.
He is survived by son Jeremy (Liz) Withers, daughter Neisha (Brett) Ostler, Grandkids: Brayden Ostler (Lacey Cunico), Maycee Withers, Logan Ostler, Korbin Withers and Teresa Ostler. His brothers and sisters: Randy (Lynette) Withers, Rusty Withers, Cindy (Scott) Durrant, Connie (Kevin) Lund, Wyatt (Connie) Mortensen and his many nieces and nephews.
Join us for an open house celebration of life at Rick’s residence on 5/10/25 from 2-6 pm.
Guestbook/Condolences
Dear family. We love you so much! My most vivid memories of Uncle Rick are of him smiling and being silly. His scruffy whiskers when he gave hugs and his teasing Neisha to make her blush. I remember roses and a beautifully kept yard, no matter what time of year we visited. Sending love and hugs your way. He will truly be missed.
Goodby old friend
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I did not know Rick all that well but I have heard many stories from Jeremy and Brett. Good man he was
So sorry for your loss, may he be held by our Heavenly Father forever. I know the feeling that you are going through of losing a loved one. May God bless you and keep you and surround you with love and memories of good times.
Sorry for your loss, May he live on thru all the good times you had with him.
Rick was a good guy and a good cook. He loved his kids and grandkids . He will be missed
I met Rick when I was 5 and he was 7.We moved next door to his family .The Withers kids numbered 6, and were very close in ages to our 6 kids. Our dads grew up together from day 1 as neighbors down the street .Rick and his brother Randy and I played together a lot .It was always more fun to go to their house to play card games,sleep over,watch their color t,v. practice the trumpet ,play football or baseball ,shoot birds with BB guns,ride their motorcycle, fish in the Jordan River with a pole or bow and arrow .Rick had knack for catching those large carp !One summer day we were fishing in the jordan River between the old and new bridge in the River Bottoms .At a lull in the catching of carp,Rick became bored.He had found a book of matches on the roadside by our bikes when we walked to the river. Some worked and some did not.He would light one and hold it as it burned then drop it in the water. One did not make it to the water and immediatly started the dry weeds to burn! We quickly used green ,wet,watercress vines to put out the fire. It only burned a patch 40'x40'(.It was one of the first times I felt inspired to know what to do and do it calmly.)We gathered and Quickly peddled home ,passing the Fire engine screeming to the fire no more. (We had more time because in those days a do-gooder had to drive to a pay phone to call.)When we were in Primary, we walked to the Church from school, and sometimes the Withers kids rode home with us-
.Rick loved to play Church B-ball and softball, and was a talented ,passionate athlete.His Dad was an assistant B-ball coach for a time and encouraged Rick to control his temper. -Rick was a rowdy teenager ,and we drifted apart in those H.S. years and beyond, but I knew he had a kind loving heart. Later he excelled at his job at the Retirement home.He benefitted as he gave and received love at his work! He made a great Santa ! --Many good memories ! Miss ya Rick.
Dear Cousins & families,
We are so saddened to hear about Rick! We hope you are able to find comfort in the great memories you all shared.
Our sincere condolences!