Dick Asiel Talbot

On Sunday, February 24, 2008, Dick Asiel Talbot, surrounded by his loving wife and all of his children, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father. He was 65 and had suffered years of pain from complications of leukemia. His family is comforted by the knowledge that he suffers no longer.



Dick was born on March 9, 1942 in Oak City, Utah. He was the seventh of nine children born to Lee and Velma Talbot. Dick graduated from Delta High School where he enjoyed playing sports. Shortly after returning from an L.D.S. mission to the Eastern States, he met Marie Anderson while working in Almo, Nevada. They were sealed in the St. George Temple 81 days later, and have been married for 44 years. Together, Dick and Marie had five children, 27 1/2 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. They served six L.D.S. missions together.



Dick did wonders with wood and has left behind his love for his family and friends in many of the things he made for them. He was a handyman in many ways and always kept his families homes and hearts lovingly patched together. Hunting and fishing held much joy for him, but these activities were always enhanced when coupled with family.



He was proceeded in death by his father, Lee Talbot; mother, Velma Bunker Talbot; sister, Bonita Talbot Law; and one grandson. He is survived by his wife, Maria Anderson Talbot of Springville, Utah, and children LeAnn (Ron) Andrews of Spanish Fork, Utah; J. D. (Jamie) Talbot of Mesquite, Nevada; Layne (Rosella) Talbot of South Jordon, Utah; LynNae (Martin) Pena of Cedar City, Utah; and Stanley (Presha) Talbot of Cedar City, Utah.



For those who wish to pay their respects, a viewing will be held on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Wheeler Mortuary (211 East 200 South) in Springville, Utah from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral and celebration of his life will follow on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the L.D.S. Chapel at 840 South 400 East in Springville, Utah at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:45 prior to the service. Dick will be laid to rest in the Sutherland, Utah cemetery at 3 p.m.