Heaven gained a special spirit on Saturday Jun 27, 2020. Dick was a gentle giant, everyone who knew him loved him. He was born March 28, 1940 to David and Louise Crowton in Provo, Utah. He graduated from Orem High School in 1958, attended BYU and enlisted in the US Army Reserves where he served for 6 years. Married Sondra Chiles March 1, 1963 who later passed away. Married Ellen Fox Warr October 6, 1984, later solemnized in the Vernal Utah Temple, February 14, 2006. Dick worked at Questar Gas and retired after 28 years of service. He could tell you where every landmark, trail, and pipeline is in the state of Utah, he was truly an amazing man.
He is survived by his wife Ellen, brother David (Dalene), sister Cheryl (Ron), Children Michael Ann (Jim) Mickel, Chuck (Michelle) Crowton, Debbra Warr, Mylene (Jerry) Bywater, Lonnie (Christine) Warr, Shane (Valerie) Warr, 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by Sondra, his parents, a granddaughter (Katie) and a great grandson (Collin).
A graveside service will be held Thursday July 2, 2020 at 2pm at Valley View Memorial Park 4400 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT. After the graveside service, a celebration of life will be held at 5pm at the Mickel’s home at 14752 South 2600 West, Bluffdale Utah.
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