Our sweet husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend to all, Lawrence “Larry” Bingham Richins, 76, of Salem, Utah passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023 surrounded by family following a short battle with bile duct cancer.
Lawrence was born to Marvin and Beth Richins on Nov. 28th, 1946 in Coalville, Utah. He was the 2nd oldest of 7.
Lawrence met the love of his life, his dear Cherie Leavitt, in Provo, Ut. They were married in the St. George, Utah Temple Sept. 17, 1977.
With adoration they raised 6 children.
Through the years Larry and Cherie have welcomed 20 grandchildren into their hearts and family.
No other responsibility surpassed in importance to Lawrence as that of patriarch of the family.
Lawrence graduated from North Summit High School in 1965 and continued his education receiving his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1974.
He was drafted due to the Vietnam war serving in the Army in the 24th Field Artillery Corps from 1968-1970 as an act of heroism, saving his brother from the front lines. He received many medals for his honorable service, including the bronze star.
Larry worked 30 years for Ash Grove Cement in Leamington, Utah as a physical chemist and retired in February of 2011.
Lawrence found repose blazing trails in the Uintas, hunting his grandfather’s grounds throughout Chalk Creek, 
all the while capturing every angle of their grandeur in his cherished landscape photography. He was a gun enthusiast, a gifted gardener, an intricate woodworker, an avid reader, and the Tabernacle Choir’s biggest fan. He found gratification in donating blood. Even in our sorrow we are reminded of Larry’s quick wit and humor; his one-liners only a thought away. His life of true discipleship, humility, deep insights, and knowledge of God, reminds us that true wisdom resides not only in our minds but in our hearts.
He was called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Hawaii mission from 1966-1968. With his sweetheart by his side, Lawrence served two more missions for the Church in the Springville Cannery from 2011-2013, and in Missouri at Adam-Ondi-Ahman from 2018-2019.
As an active member of the Church, Lawrence served faithfully in many callings, including Elder’s Quorum President, High Councilor, stake missionary, and in the primary. Every Thursday morning Larry found joy in attending the temple.
Lawrence is survived by his eternal companion, Cherie; children, Cara (Colby) Christensen, Heber City, Ut, Britany (Adam) Cornaby, Springville, UT, Lindsay (Joseph) Brandt, Salt Lake City, UT, Alyssa (Daniel) Delonas, Richland, WA, Wade (Kenna) Richins, Springville, UT, Micah (Daniella) Richins, Provo, UT, and 20 grandchildren. Five brothers, Royes (Darla), Albert (Kathi), Steven, Blaine (Susan), Melvin (Margarita), and one sister, Rozella (Anan Eldredge).
He was welcomed beyond the veil of death by his father Marvin Donald Richins, and mother Beth Bingham Richins.
Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses who cared for Larry throughout this difficult time.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday May 17, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Salem West Stake Center, 695 S. 300 W., Salem, UT. There will be a viewing on Tuesday evening, May 16, 2023 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home,187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. Interment with military honors will be held at the Salem City cemetery.
6 Condolences for Lawrence “Larry” Bingham Richins
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Elaine Giddens says
May 13, 2023 at 3:07 amI’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
GayLynn Belliston says
May 14, 2023 at 5:32 pmLarry was so genuine and deeply spiritual. I still remember him bearing his testimony about how the flag will still be flying when the Lord Jesus Christ comes again. I also remember his testimony of his gratitude for the Book of Mormon, but also in tears, his gratitude for the New Testament. How grateful and how many witnesses he received of the reality of the Lord Jesus Christ and his life and mission and how much that meant to him. He touched many lives with his example and friendship and love. Mine was only one of the many. We send our love and faith to Cherie and all the family. How we love you all! May you be wrapped in the arms of our Saviors love during this time of loss. You are very much loved and remembered. Love, Russ and GayLynn Belliston
Carl & Terry McQueen says
May 16, 2023 at 1:43 amLawerence was a top of hill friend and classmate and he surely will be missed for a while till we all meet again. Love to all of his family for their loss of such a great man.
Jeff Syephenson says
May 17, 2023 at 4:26 pmSo sorry to hear of Larry passing. I worked with Larry for 20 years and enjoyed his friendship. I enjoyed all of the long talks through the years, a lot of them were about shooting, hunting and guns which was a passion we both shared. Larry was a great example to those around him and he will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace.
Tyler R. Nielson says
May 17, 2023 at 4:47 pmLarry treated everyone well, he was a great person, and a good friend through the years at Ashgrove Cement. You could tell by talking with him that his greatest Love was for his family. He Loved the outdoors, and would spend what time he could telling you stories about his adventures. He will always be remembered, and I will always picture him and Don Neilsen working in the Lab together at Ashgrove Cement. Two great Men, and Examples to us all. Thanks to all of Larry’s family for sharing him with us, and may you all be comforted in some way. Thanks Larry –
Ryan Bingham says
May 17, 2023 at 6:34 pmLarry and my dad Rex are cousins. I met Larry as a young boy up on the Bingham sheep range. I learned to love the Mill Peak area of the mountain and Larry shared with me areas he had seen big bucks. I looked up to him and loved hearing his stories of big buck encounters up there. He was a hunting knowledge source for me. In fact, in 1991 right before I left for my mission, he told me during the elk hunt in early October of a big buck and where he had seen it. I ended up harvesting that buck a couple weeks later only a few hundred yards from where he had seen it. It is still my biggest buck to date and hangs above the stairwell of my home. This year I will hike Mill Peak again and w/o a doubt, I will come across one of Larrys rock fire rings where he sat by a small fire and ate a can of soup. I have a kinship with Larry for these things, but more than all of this, I admire him for the man is is and the way he treated his family and the relationship he has with the Savior.
Ryan Bingham
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