ST. GEORGE - Richard (Rick) Ward Ence passed away November 9, 2010. He was born December 5, 1960 in St. George, Utah to Jay and Janice Esplin Ence. He married Tammy Webb in The St. George LDS Temple on August 25, 1982, for time and all eternity.
Rick was a lifelong resident of St. George. He graduated from Dixie High School where he set and held the state track pole vaulting record for many years. He was a Golden Glove Boxing Champion in the state of Utah.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rick served a mission in Frankfurt, Germany. He has served as a Counselor in the Bishopric, as a High Counselor, Scoutmaster, Sunday School President and Family and Marriage Class Teacher.
A graduate of several advanced insurance training organizations, Rick was owner and operator of Ence Insurance Agency in St. George. He loved and mentored youth of all ages, coaching football, basketball, and baseball. He loved horses and hunting and spending time with his family on Cedar Mountain. He loved being a grandparent. Rick is known for his heart of gold.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy; children: Amy Pratt (Tyler) of St. George, Utah, Skyler Webb Ence (Alisa) of Washington, Utah, Jesse Jay Ence of St. George, Utah, Justin Roland Ence currently serving a mission in Florianopolis, Brazil, and Blake William Ence of St. George, Utah; three grandchildren, Josie Pratt, Dallin Pratt and Nathan Ence; brothers: Kevin Ence (Debbie) of St. George, Utah, Jeffery Ence (Lisa) of Santa Clara, Utah and Ben Shorty (Annie) of St. George, Utah. Rick is also survived by his parents, Jay and Janice Ence of St. George, Utah. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shauna Ence.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington Fields LDS Stake Center, 1450 South 3000 East, St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held Friday, November 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center, prior to services. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalf
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2 comments:
Although I was not very close to Rick, I remember him well from our years at Dixie. Since hearing of his accident I have though much about him every day and how his family must be feeling. We will keep his family in our prayers, especially his son who is so far from home and this very difficult time.
Wayne & Brenda Caldwell
Just got home from the viewing. Took 3 hrs. to work through to the family. That shows just how people knew Rick and are concerned for the family right now.
We will miss you Rick.
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