DeVerl Richins

DeVerl Richins, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, December 14, 2020, at the age of 90.

DeVerl was born February 6, 1930, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Wilford Francis Richins and Hattie Lovina Paskett Richins. DeVerl was a graduate of Declo High School and pursued further educational opportunities, graduating from Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California, as well as taking classes from BYU.

DeVerl joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Korean Conflict as an aviation machinist. After returning from his military service, DeVerl married Arlene Bell on September 3, 1954, in Burley, Idaho, and together they raised four children, Brent, Layne, Verlin, and Geralene.

With his Navy background of aircraft experience, DeVerl initially worked as an aircraft engineer for McDonnell Douglas. In time he transitioned into owning and operating his own business, D’s Drapery & Rainbow Drapery Supply in southern California.

A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, DeVerl served in many capacities that included multiple bishoprics; Bishop of his ward in Garden Grove, California; a high council member of the Garden Grove Stake and Vista California Stake, and Physical Facilities Representative. He and Arlene also served together as temple workers with four-and-a-half years of service in both the Los Angeles California Temple and the San Diego California Temple.

DeVerl is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Arlene; his children, Brent Richins of San Juan Capistrano, California, Layne (Sharon) Richins of Lindon, Utah, Verlin Richins of Garden Grove, Californa, and Geralene (Randy) Beckett of San Clemente, California; his brother, Dean Richins of Albion, Idaho; 12 grandchildren, Vanessa Richins Myers, Joel Richins, Melayne Richins Gould, Allison Richins, Kaylee Richins, Chad Richins, Lacey Richins, Bradley Beckett, Jana Beckett Marshall, Jeffrey Beckett, Cody Beckett, and Zachary Beckett; and five great-grandchildren, Ayla Richins, Zelda Myers, Leia Myers, Jacob Gould, and Blake Beckett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Orva Richins, Sara Richins Olsen, Elsie Richins Williams, Lillian Richins Darrington, Myrtle Richins Jibson, Curtis Richins, Leola Richins Lupo, Gayle Richins, and GeNeal Richins Hunt.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, Idaho, where friends and family will be received from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial with military honors provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group will take place at the Declo Cemetery following the service.

With the ongoing effects of COVID-19, the wearing of face masks will be required at the funeral home and social distancing will be practiced.

For those unable to attend the funeral service in person, a live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available at the following link: https://youtu.be/idL3xLQjsdo.

In lieu of flowers please take your family or a special loved one out to dinner to spend precious time together.