Grampa's Milk Shakes

From Mark and Amy

My favorite memory of my father is when he would take us camping. I continue to enjoy camping and love to take my family so they can enjoy the outdoors.  He also had many trades that I am grateful he took the time to teach me. I also enjoyed the many trips to Price to visit Grandma Rich.  Mark Rich (son)

Bob or Dad as I called him always had a smiling face which I will miss seeing every day. He was always joking around with everyone whether they were family, friends or complete strangers.  I am honored to have had him in my life for the last 19 years. He was a hard working man with a great work ethic that I am proud he passed on to Mark. Amy Rich (daughter-in-law)

Let's See What Dad Thinks

It was hard to pick just one so here a few. When I was little I wouldn't let My Dad Touch my Mom. They use to call me the birth control kid. Most of us kids are 2 yrs. apart. My younger brother is 4yrs. younger than me. I was born in 72 and he was born in 76. My Dad never got Mad when I pushed him away, all he did was laugh. I learned to help others, and to look at the glass half full. Life is what you make of it is what he told me once. I remember when I broke my arm when I was little. My mom would say let’s see what your dad thinks most of the time if dad said it was broke it wasn't and if he thought it was sprained it was broken. There was one time I thought I was going to be in big trouble. Dad Just got his New Tan Chevy truck it was only 2 weeks old. One dad he showed me how to use the gear shift. I felt big. well he was working at a house on 1700 s. while I sat in the Truck I played with the gear shift. well the sad thing is the truck started to go backwards. I jumped out and started to Yell Dad, ‘Dad the trucks moving’ I tried to stop it by holding on to the side view mirror but it was starting to pull me backwards. All I heard was let it go we can replace the truck but I can't replace you. We had angels with us that day. The truck went down the driveway and out onto 1700 s around two trees on the other side of the street back onto 1700s and into the neighbor’s yard. During that whole entire time Dad was chasing the truck. After all that no bump or scratch on the car, and Dad all he did was give me a hug and say I love you. Dad thanks for giving me away at my wedding, but I will say it was hard when you said I love you Jody and you'll always be my little girl. I know my dad loved both of his little girls so much. Dad I will miss you and I want to thank you for the great example you were to this family. I know from watching you and Mom go to church and the temple each month that this Gospel is true. All the little stories you shared help me know that you knew it to be true. I will tell you right now I will live my life and serve others to honor your name. Lots of Love always your little girl Toady!  Jody Rich Fetzer (daughter)

BOB - Best of the Best

Best Of Best

Bob was the best of the best. Everybody has qualities that you want to emulate. Bob had many of them. He was friendly, fun to be around, accepting of everyone, patient and many others to numerous to mention.

The memory I have of Bob encompasses all of these. I had a chance to help Bob build his last house. We spent almost every day together working on getting the house ready to live in. He was a joy to be around from his answer to how are you today? “Lousy but I’m, getting use to it”. Or his comment when he was tired. “No rest for the wicked and the righteous don’t deserve it”. He was quick to help show me the right way to do the task that he wanted done. He never got upset or complained when I did things wrong. He was always willing to teach me the construction skills that he had. We finally finished the house (Probably a lot longer than it should have taken).

I will miss Bob, his friendship, and all of his qualities. I hope to take his example and qualities and be more like Bob. The Best Of the Best.

Matthew H. Fetzer

Razzberries

I have two memories. The first one I was very young but I went everywhere with Dad. I knew which lumber store gave out balloons or toy rings, which one had the candy machine, or pop machine. We would always share an orange crush. The other was when I was about 12. I was washing the dishes and not happy about it cuz the dish washer was broke. Dad came in to help and to try and cheer me up like he always does. I didn't want to be cheered up. I wanted to sulk. So when he told me a joke I stuck my tounge and gave him a razzberry.  He tried to give one back but not very good. So I instructed him on how to do it. Saying that he needed to stick his tounge out farther. He tried again. This time his teeth flew out of his mouth and across the kitchen floor. He succeeded. I had a smile on my face. In fact I laughed so hard and he said "see I knew I could make you smile".   He will always make me smile!  I love you dad!

Penny Rich (daughter)

Memories From the Jason Rich Family

Jason: I remember traveling with Dad to Denver for a construction job. The truck broke down and was towed into a small town. We stayed in a motel for about 3 days waiting for it to be fixed. Of course Dad made friends with all the people that he met and the best out of our situation. My family says that I remind them of Dad when I meet people.

Rikki: He’s a great man. He told me he would be my Dad when my parents divorced. Jason and I were not even married yet. He was always willing to help anyone where ever he could. He helped my Mom finish her basement apartment in southern Utah and would not take any payment. He just wanted to be fed and a warm place to sleep.  That was fun experience for my kids to see Grandpa in action, doing what he loved.  His acts of service were a great example to me. Much love old man!

Beau: Anna and I were riding with Grandpa in the Cadillac and we told him we wanted to stand thru the sunroof. Always safety first with Grandpa! He pulled into a church parking lot and drove around while we were hanging out of the sunroof. Also, Grandpa baptized and confirmed me.

Anna: One of my memories with Grandpa was when we lived with him. We would throw little rocks at each other . When we moved and my family would visit Utah, Grandpa would ask if I got hit by any of the rocks that he threw. Funny thing is, I would actually feel little things like rocks hitting me and it would make me think of Grandpa.

Sadee: Riding in Grandpa’s car and wearing his cooool sunglasses. When we were living at his house, Grandpa thought it was so funny to play practical jokes on us. One time he locked me outside in the snow and made funny faces at me through the glass door.  But then there was also the awesome chocolate shakes and going to Arctic Circle for ice cream cones.

Makailee: I remember Grandpa freaking me out with his ‘magic’ teeth. He would take them out and it would make me laugh. Also, his chocolate shakes.

You Are My Sunshine

One thing no one will ever forget about Grandpa is his undeniable ability to change the mood of a room. He was the type of person that no matter the mood, no matter the situation, he always knew just what to say to make everyone laugh and forget anything troubling you. You just couldn't be in a bad mood around Grandpa, he wouldn't let you. We're all going to miss you Grandpa!! ---Brandon Spencer  (Grandson)