Richard “Rick” Lyman Avondet

Rick married Sandy (Hover) July 2, 1965, in Ogden, UT. Sandy’s brother Gary was in the service with Rick and Gary introduced them. They knew it was love at first sight. They married after only knowing each other 10 days. They had 3 children. They were married for 58 years. They made their home in Centerfield, UT for the past 30+ years.

Rick enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved sharing his passion of hunting and fishing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rick was a master in Dry Wall and Sheet rock work. He would work circles around everyone else.

Rick survived by his children, Scott, Connie and Janet, 9 grandchildren Tricia (Charley), Kyle, Katie, Monika (Miguel), Bryan, Veronika, Melissa, Taylor (Wyatt), Parker, Lane, Jared and 11 great-grandchildren Brilee, Kaylani, Kyley, Kyler, Adalee, Taylee, Deklynn, Mateo, Waylon, Dalton, Averi. And his sister Sherry Wright and his sister in-laws Irene Mack, Sherry Hugh and Debbie Hover.

Rick preceded in death by his wife Sandy “Freddy”, parents, son in-law Frank, siblings David “Butch”, Shirley, Tom “Benny”, Leonard, Lois and Linda.

A celebration of life will be held January 11, 2025, at the Centerfield Old Rock Church from 10 am – 2 pm.

A memory can be left a memory at https://www.maglebymortuary.com/obituaries/richard-avondet, in Lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.