Dick was born on August 4, 1937 to Gus C. Betenes and Mary R. Brown in SLC, UT. After graduating South High School, ’55, he joined the Marine Corps and on April 3, 1962, married Dee, the love of his life. He studied electronics engineering and used his skills for 20 years at Channel 4, Utah Communications, and Motorola before starting UCS Wireless in 1980. Retired in 2002. Hobbies included boating, fishing, golf, bowling and San Diego sunsets. A sensitive soul with never ending generous nature.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and granddaughter Cynthia. Mourning his death are his 4 children, Bruce George, Kitty (Harry) Taylor, Brent Betenes, Kerry (Michael) McLelland, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Viewing will be held Friday, January 4, from 6-8 PM or 10-10:45 A.M. Saturday. Services will be on Saturday, 11 AM. Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Primary Children’s Medical Center, P.O. Box 58249, Salt Lake City, UT 84158. Online condolences www.wasatchlawn.com
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