1928 – 2022
Richard Douglas Sagers, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Richard was born on December 19, 1928 in Pine Canyon, Utah to Robert Bruce Jr. and Margaret Cameron Sagers. Richard attended public schools in Tooele, Utah, and upon graduating from high school, attended a year at Brigham Young University before being called to the British Isles mission, which he began in September 1948. He spent his entire mission in Ireland.
While in high school, he met the love of his life, Pauline Shields, from Tooele. Pauline faithfully waited for Richard to return from his mission. Shortly after his return, they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on December 29, 1950.
After marrying Pauline, Richard returned to BYU and graduated with a degree in bacteriology. He went on to complete a master’s degree and then a doctoral degree in bacteriology from the University of Illinois. Soon after graduation, Richard was offered a position in the Department of Bacteriology at Brigham Young University, where he taught for 36 years, serving as department chair and associate dean. After retiring from BYU in 1996, he and Pauline served a mission together in the California Sacramento mission, and then later in the Family History Center at BYU. Richard was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as bishop, high counselor, and many other callings.
Richard loved woodworking, building many treasured toy boxes, bookshelves, rocking horses, etc. in “Grandpa’s Shop.” He could fix anything, and seemed to know everything, but his greatest gift was the kindness, meekness, and love he freely shared with everyone.
Richard is survived by his wife, Pauline, and his six sons: Richard (Marlene), Michael (Dede), John (Gail), David (Deon), Jim (Tracy), and Paul (Catherine), as well as 25 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings, one granddaughter, and one great-grandson.
Funeral services for Richard Sagers will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Edgemont South Stake Center, 350 East 2950 North, Provo, Utah. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30-10:45 am prior to services. Interment will be at the Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.
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