Richard Kenneth Fife Obituary (1928 - 2008)

“Dick” Dick Fife passed away on April 10, 2008 in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born February 14, 1928 in Ogden, UT to Alexander Rhees and Elizabeth Henrietta White Fife. Married Phyllis June Carson; they had 2 children, Ranice and Cary; later divorced. Married Marlene Taylor Madsen, Sept. 1, 1967. They raised a blended family of children. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-48. After the service, he moved to Oregon and attended Oregon State University. He was self-employed in the medical sales field. During retirement, his favorite job was being a crossing guard at Woodstock Elementary. They resided in Murray for 40 years. He enjoyed gardening, fly fishing and hunting. Survived by his wife, Marlene; sons and daughters, Ranice (Dan) Butterfield, Cary (Sherry) Fife, Ron (Nancy) Madsen, Peggy (Randy) Larson, Jeanette (Dan) Bills; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Pat) Fife. Preceded in death by daughter, Jeri Madsen. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 12th at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Memorial Estates, 7800 So. 3100 E.