Charles Richard Hardy ("Rusty") passed away unexpectedly on Feb 16, 2021, from a sudden heart attack. He was born on July 27, 1950 in San Bernardino, CA to Kenneth & Beverly Hardy. He was raised in southern California with 2 brothers and 1 sister. He attended Colton High School in Colton, CA. And went on to Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA where he studied Animal Science. He had a lifelong love of animals and spent many years raising ostrich's, sheep, pigs, horses, mules, donkeys, chickens, and much more. He met the love of his life, Sandie Jones, in the 5th grade. They went on to marry in the Los Angeles LDS Temple in June of 1969 at the age of 18. He was the father of 7 wonderful children, grandfather of 22, and great-grandfather of 3. Rusty's Latter-Day Saint service included Sunday School Presidency, Young Men's Leadership, Young Single Adult Leader, High Priest Group Leader, and beloved Home Teacher to many. He took special care of all those he served. When Rusty was first starting his family, he worked at the BYU Dairy as a herdsman. He then started his own business in Orem, Empire Meat Company, where he did custom beef cuts and sales. Rusty also worked with his Brother, David, in construction building custom homes in North Orem. Rusty and Sandie have lived there for 44 years as they've raised their family. Rusty had an entrepreneurial spirit. Wanting to build a business with his son's, he started Hardy's Countertops creating beautiful Granite & Quartz countertops for the last 35 years. In 2012, after raising his own bees and harvesting honey, he started Hardy Bee Company making all-natural personal care and cleaning products, aside from selling the raw honey. Family was the most important thing to Rusty. His love for his wife, children, parents, siblings, and extended family was endless. Many have been blessed by his countless acts of service, encouraging words, and teasing ways. Rusty had a strong testimony. His thoughts were never far from his Heavenly Father. His faith in Jesus and eternal families gives us all hope that we can be together forever. Rusty is proceeded in death by his son, Jeremy (Lori); his parents Kenneth & Beverly; and his brother, David. Survivors include: his wife, Sandie; children, Mike, Danny (Jana), Stacey, Melissa Adams (Tim), Kristy Johnsson (Mike), and Kim Beck (Chad); 22 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The viewing will be held at Walker Sanderson Mortuary from 10:00-11:30 a.m., (646 East 800 North, Orem UT 84097), which will be followed by a funeral service & burial at the Payson City Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome, friends and family. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com. In lieu of flowers, we are accepting donations to this Venmo address: @kristy-hardyjohnsson