Eva Mae Olsen Richards Obituary (1914 - 2006)

“Together Forever” Our dear Mother and Grandmother, Eva Mae Richards, passed away on March 29, 2006. She was born October 13, 1914 to Charles Iver and Sarah Mary Randall Olsen. Eva married her sweetheart, Harold Richards, on October 30, 1935; sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on December 2, 1938. She always enjoyed cooking and entertaining for friends. She also loved playing the piano and was known and recognized for her lovely singing voice. On one occasion, she cooked for a General Authority, which was very memorable for her. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was also a Sunday School Coordinator and a lifelong Murray resident. Her pride and joy were all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eva was always known to dress elegantly. Eva is survived by her children, Daniel (Lynn) Richards, Susan Richards Rizek; grandchildren, Alison (Brian) Walter, Ryan (Deidra) Latimer, Jonathan (Amy) Richards Askerlund, and Heather, Patrick, and Braden Latimer; 7 great-grandchildren (with one on the way); many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold; daughter, Nancy Latimer; great-grandchild, Parker Walter; 3 brothers; and 7 sisters. Funeral services will be Monday, April 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillside Ward, 435 E. 5600 So. Friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Interment Murray City Cemetery.