Richard “Dick” Spencer, age 79 passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Dick was born April 9, 1940 in Payson, UT the 3rd of 4 children born to Glen Milton and Ilene Wilson Spencer.
Dick grew up and attended school in Payson and graduated from Payson High School in 1958. He worked in Yellowstone for a summer in his younger years and later worked at the local service station before starting a career at Pacific State Pipe, where he worked for 32 years before retiring in 2003.
Dick enjoyed being in the outdoors, be it fishing, camping or hunting. He also enjoyed riding horses. He was a classic car enthusiast and was an apple tree mechanic.
Dick is survived by his two sons, Chanse Richard Spencer, Cass Richard (Tiffany) Spencer, nine grandchildren, Makayla Jade Spencer, Riley Elco (Thomas) Jensen, Blade Chanse Steven Spencer, Haggen Chanse Richard Spenser, Brittany Debra (Bruce) Farnsworth, Kelton Brandon (Amber) Kuhni, Kayden Dennis Kuhni, Bridgit Deann Spencer and Kass Max Spencer, three great-grandchildren, Loke Gregg Jensen, Krimzon Glade Kuhni and Jaxx Delbert Kuhni, one brother, Glen Ray Spencer, two sisters, Janice Wood and Sharon (Ricky) Lamb. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen & Ilene Spencer.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 1 PM at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 400 East, Payson, UT. A visitation will be Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home in Payson, 587 South 100 West, Payson, UT.
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Kenneth G Wilson says
February 19, 2020 at 5:54 amDear Family and Friends of Dick,
I am sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Dick and Glen Ray were important to my early life. Dick and I spent many hours together in the 1950’s. I have written three stories about good times together. There were many more stories but these are three that I have written and make available on a web site for any people crazy enough to read or listen to them.
Kite flying http://www.kenglade123.com/hi-flier.html
Bicycles http://www.kenglade123.com/bicycles.html
Roman Chariots and Radio Flyer Wagons http://www.kenglade123.com/wagon.html
In summary I had many fun times with Dick Spencer and I considered him a great friend.
Sincerely
Ken (Twist) Wilson
PS Twist was the nickname that Dick stuck me with. I haven’t used in in 50 years.