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Rick Keith Duffey passed away at the age of 71 suddenly in his home on May 23rd, 2025, the result of a pulmonary artery dissection. Rick was born on December 3rd, 1953. He graduated from Murray High School in 1972 where he played several sports, he had the fondest memories of his time there.
Rick enlisted in the United States Army in 1972 where he served for three years in Baumholder, Germany. He was an air defense specialist working with red eye missiles.
He met Sandra on April 11, 1977 and they were later married on April 8, 1978, just a few days shy of a year. With their marriage came 3 beautiful children Dustin, Shane, and Amber. Rick loved his family, children, and grandchildren. He was the best Dad and became a Grandpa when Dustin and Chantel had children. He cherished his two grandchildren, Teagan and Drake, and thought being a Grandpa was the best thing ever. He was at every practice, recital, and lesson possible letting his grandchildren know how much he loved and supported them.
Rick worked as a brick mason, studied welding at the Salt Lake Community College and attended the apprenticeship program for boilermakers. He worked as a boilermaker on power plants throughout Utah. Later in life Rick became a Teamster with Local 222, He was proud to be a Teamster.
Rick loved being there for his family; his phone call goodbye always ended with a “let me know if you need anything!”. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his pup Rambo, his morning coffee, hunting, fishing, and metal detecting for lost treasures. He was a firm believer in bigfoot and was always on the hunt.
He will be greatly missed. He was proceeded in death by his parents Benjamin John Kenneth Duffey and Ruth Gillespie, brother Jeffery Don White, and nephew Jeremy Sundell
He is survived by his wife Sandra; children, Dustin Keith (Chantel) Duffey, Shane Daniel Duffey and Amber Duffey; two grandchildren, Teagan Duffey and Drake Duffey. He is also survived by his sisters Susan (Clint) Newman, Cheri (George) Martinez and Rhonda Anderson and his brothers Calin Duffey and Travis Duffey.
Rick is signing off, he says “he will see you on the other side”.
Funeral services will be held at 10AM on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Chapel at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, 17111 South Redwood Road in Bluffdale Utah. Graveside services will follow with military honors.
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To the Duffy family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rick.
I pray you are surrounded with Love and Strength from the Lord.
So sad to hear of Ricks passing. I knew him well back in High School and always thought he would be a great person. We played sports together and he was always a team player and very good at what he did. blessings to his Family and friends. I can see him saying, See you on the other side".
Blessings to you, his Family
I went to Jr High and High school with Rick. We were good friends and he came to our cabin with friends a few times. One time we all went to the movie theater in Heber which was a very small town at the time and some local guys tried to pick a fight with the guys with us. Rick squared off to fight and they saw that he knew what he was doing so they then just asked if we all wanted to go get beers. It was pretty funny how fast they backed off. Fearless and funny was how I remember him. Condolences to the family.
Rick was a hilarious friend! We had some fun times! I’m sure he’ll be missed by many.
Sandra, I’m so very sorry for your loss….words cannot describe. I’m reaching out as a friend and such good friend memories. You and your family will be in my prayers for your comfort at this time
Love ya!
Sandra I am so sad to hear about Rick’s passing. My heart hurts for you and your family. I won’t be able to attend his funeral. I would love to meet you and catch up sometime. I think about you often. Know that your Heavenly Father is watching over you and your family.. you are loved!
My heart is heavy with the news of Ricks passing.
Rick is my cousin on the Gillespie side of the family. His mother Ruth and my father Gordon were brother and sister.
I have wonderful memories of our childhood running, playing and laughing in the huge field behind the Gillespie property. We and all grew up in the same neighborhood and were close and the same age, growing up in Murray was an adventure.
Although we grew apart as we got older I was happy to read his obituary and find he had such a full and happy life with family and grandchildren.
He will remain in my heart and memories always. Rest in Peace my beautiful cousin Rick Duffy.
Always Sandy Gillespie
Rick was such an awesome guy so this was such bummer news to hear.
Most of my memories of Rick were involving Shane Quigley and me doing something dumb and then getting in trouble from Rick. Riding in the back of Shane’s truck and having Rick somehow pull onto the road coincidentally right behind us. I can still picture him shaking his head at me from his Bronco 2 behind us as I laid back down in the bed of the truck wondering how mad he’d be later. Getting Shane’s truck stuck in a ditch and having Rick come in the trusty Bronco 2 to pull us out. Rolling Shane’s 4 wheeler and breaking his collarbone. Oops! A few other unmentionable situations no doubt.
But he was always so easy on us. Gave us a lecture and then brushed it off shaking his head.
Besides the headaches we gave Rick and Sandra I always remember so welcome at their house. I ate plenty of their food. Rick was always so curious about what was going on with me and always was interested in asking me questions. Made me realize he cared.
I was always so impressed that he set Shane up with a legit basketball hoop in their basement. I also marveled at the brick work he did on their mailbox and backyard.
What a guy.
We’re so very sorry for your loss. Rick was a wonderful brother and he checked in with us often. He was funny kind friendly and very caring concerning his family and friends. We already miss him dearly.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. My uncle Rick was such a big presence, good sense of humor and seeing the video and watching what an incredible grandpa warms my heart. Love you all and thinking of you.