Richard Perkins- Dick

Dode--my heart goes out to you...so many years of fun and joy on Yosemite Drive with you and Dick and Kel, and sometimes even Jan...I will never forget Dick's laugh and his generosity and his wonderful interaction with nature. He is with Owen and Mary now, and they're having a laugh around the campfire. Many blessings of peace and healing and much love to you and Jan! Love, Moze

Dode - I am very sorry for your loss. I happened to be in SLC when my brother, Jon, saw the notice in the newspaper. I know that Dick will be missed. I pray that you will be comforted with the love you shared with him ... and by the grace of God.

My Friend Dode, Sincere condolences. Pat Egan

Dear Dode & Jan, So sorry for your loss our hearts and prayers go out to you both. You welcomed us to the neighborhood and you both were so kind. Again, we will remember Dick in our prayers. Dan & Gorman Reagan

Dode, Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of Richard. It was obvious through the years I've known you how much you thought of him. Please take as much comfort as you can from the many happy memories you two shared for all those years. My prayers are with you and your daughter. Ruth

Dode and Jan: Forty-one plus years ago we were driving around Salt Lake City, looking for a home. Lucky us. We chose a home on Kaibab Way, right next door to you guys, not knowing that you would prove every day for the next four decades to be the world's best neighbors. You should write a book. When away, we never had to worry about our home, because we knew that you were looking out for us. Dick would pick up our newspaper, take out our trash, rake our leaves, and just generally keep that vigilant FBI eye on everything. We will truly miss Dick. Miss the little chats over lawn mowers and snow blowers. Miss the seemingly constant battles with sprinkler systems. God bless you guys, and we just can't thank you enough for all you have done for us for the past forty years. Mike and Sharen

Dode & Jan, My condolences go out to you at this time of sorrow! I have such fond memories of growing up in the neighborhood especially because of your family. To the casual observer I was a child of your household playing basketball, climbing the tree or just running around the yard. Thank you! I won't ever forget the sparkle in Dick's eyes as he spoke of his latest bike ride or special times spent in his other adventures. He was a kind and special man with a equally special family. May you find peace sooner than later. Love, Randy