Richard Martin Yocom

Loving brother, husband, father, papa, grandpa, and friend.

Richard Martin Yocom, age 79, passed away Monday May 8, 2023.

Richard was born on February 13, 1944, in Salt Lake City to Frank and Nona Davies Yocom. He was the youngest of three boys and the third generation to graduate from Granite High School in 1962. Like his father and his father's father, he played sports and led his team to win the state championship.

Through the years Richard worked hard and gave his all no matter what it was he was doing. His love and talent for cooking started while he owned a restaurant, the Hilary House, as well as owning and running a daycare, Funtime. Richard's love for helping people led him to have an active role and partnership in Topham Tiny Tots and Steps. Once he "retired" from the workforce, he started his most loved job, kids, football games, school functions, and parties.

Richard met the love of his life, Karen Topham, after several years of courtship he made Karen his forever "beautiful bride" on November 3, 1989. His family and love grew more than six times. After determination and hard work, they were sealed for all time and eternity in the LDS temple in 2009.

Richard had a love for his Heavenly Father that was unwavering throughout his life. He also had a respect and love for his big brothers, Ray and Dave. Richard enjoyed golfing, camping, cooking, and family gatherings. He was an amazingly kind human with a heart of gold. His sarcasm, jokes, laughter, and kindness will be forever missed.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ray Yocom, and survived by his wife, Karen Topham Yocom, children, Richard Todd (Terre) Yocom, Troy (Brenda) Yocom, Trevor (Monica) Yocom, Hilary Yocom (Brett Barnes), Michelle Bird, Christine (Jack) Mason, Cathy (Bryon) Loveless, Nicole (Kelly) Peterson, NaDean Boothe (Rob Masters), Trinna Farnsworth (Andrelius Baskin), Aspen Topham Yocom, Andre Topham Yocom, Andrais Topham Yocom, many fur babies, many loved grrandkids, great grandkids, and friends that he cherished dearly.

The services will be held at LDS church located 2790 N. Center St. Lehi, Utah a viewing from 9:30 – 10:45 am, funeral services starting at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. After graveside services the family invites you back to the church for a light meal and to share memories. Graveside will follow immediately after services at, Orem Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem, Utah.

The service will be streamed live, please see Walker Sanderson Funeral Home for details.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Jakes Steps to Charity, a nonprofit organization that Karen and Richard established to help children and adults with disabilities in the community.

Make checks payable to: Jakes Steps

PO Box 246 Orem, UT 84059