Richard McCord Wymore, Junior, better known as Rick, left us unexpectedly on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Rick was most known for his dedication to his family, and loved solving problems with creativity and ingenuity.
The oldest of 5 siblings, Rick was born on December 17, 1955 in Laramie, Wyoming, to Richard McCord Wymore, Senior and Scharlene Holiday Wymore. Rick graduated from Golden High School, attended Colorado School of Mines, and ultimately graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He met his lifelong sweetheart, Beth-Ann Howard, while in high school, dating for 5 years before marrying on August 19, 1978 in Golden, Colorado. Rick and Beth-Ann moved to Brigham City, Utah after college and in 1986 started a family, raising 2 girls. He began his career at Thiokol Corporation and later worked at Iomega Corporation, he currently was working at Nutrisol Solutions, as Facilities Director.
He truly loved spending time with his family, doting on Beth-Ann, teaching his two daughters how to fix or build just about anything. He had two granddaughters he adored and loved to play with and spoil. He had a passion for his horses, as well as camping, fishing, hunting, shooting, woodwork, skiing, and going to the movies.
Rick is survived by his wife Beth-Ann, Brigham, UT; two daughters: Mandi Wymore, Dallas, TX, Kati (Justin) Shed, two granddaughters: Rosalind and Eleanor Shed, Brigham, UT; four siblings and their children: Bill Wymore, Henderson, NV; Gunnar (Julie) Wymore, Las Vegas, NV; Krista Lee (Doug) Schupman, Jackson, WY; Erica Wymore (Christopher Lowery), Denver, CO. He was preceded in peace by his parents.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 E 200 S., Brigham City, UT. The family will greet friends on Friday from 1:00 to 1:45 pm before the services. Live streaming of services will be at this location http://my.gather.app/remember/rick-wymore-2024
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