Annette Parkinson Nibley Richards

Annette Parkinson Nibley Richards


Annette Parkinson Nibley Richards 1926 ~ 2008 Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Annette Parkinson Nibley Richards passed away on July 18, 2008 surrounded by members of her family whom she loved. Annette was born August 19, 1926 to Preston and Ann Parkinson Nibley. She was raised in Salt Lake City, and attended East High School. She graduated from the University of Utah where she was affiliated with the Chi Omega Sorority. She married her childhood sweetheart, Lynn Stephen Richards, Jr. in the Salt Lake Temple December 14, 1948 and they have remained sweethearts for nearly 60 years. More than anything she loved her family, always serving and encouraging them. Each member of the family felt the special love she had for them. Those who married into the family also felt that same love. They enjoyed a rich tradition of family togetherness at their cabin on Hebgen Lake where she spent her final days. The children, their spouses, and grandchildren commend her for her devotion, support, and many expressions of love. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and because of her love of her Heavenly Father, His children and the gospel, she served as primary president, relief society president, and in the young women organization. She also enjoyed her service as a Beehive House guide for six years. Alongside her husband she served in the Inner City Mission in Salt Lake City, twice in the Philippines, twice in Nauvoo and as the matron of the Bountiful Temple. She is preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Ann Nibley, sisters, Elenor Budge, and Lucy Murdoch. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Stephen Richards, Jr., brother, Preston (Betty) Nibley, children; Ann (Brian) Homer, Stephen (Carol) Richards, David (Michele) Richards, Mary (Mark) Durham, Preston (Liz) Richards, Irene (Paul) Rytting, Mark (Suzanne) Richards, 48 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held Tues., July 22, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 23, 2008 at 12:00 at the Monument Park 15th ward, 1320 Wasatch Dr. A viewing will also be held from 10:30-11:45 prior to the service. The interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com
Published in the Deseret News from 7/20/2008 - 7/21/2008