Rick S. Loper

Our beautiful son, brother, uncle, grandson & friend moved on from this temporary life July 30, 2011 after a long courageous battle with diabetes to return to his Heavenly Father and to the loving arms of cherished grandparents anxiously awaiting his arrival.

Rick was in a hurry to join his family arriving 2 months early on Feb. 21, 1967 to Merlin and Judy loper. He spent his life fiercely protecting, loving and caring for family and friends. He is known for his loyalty, his fun loving, teasing playful character leaving laughter and a smile on all those who''s heart he touched.

He graduated from Weber High School then attended UVU Technical College and later attended Salt Lake Community College.

Rick is an Eagle Scout, a natural athlete, enthusiastic golfer, an extreme skier both snow and water, he wrestled, he enjoyed riding and caring for the family horses, and he had a great love, respect and was a protector of all animals.

Rick was married once and was a very caring and involved step father. He is an accomplished architectural draftsman employed at Beecher Walker Architects.

Surviving Rick are his parents Merlin and Judy Loper, one step brother Randy Loper, two sisters Michelle (Jory) Walker and Stacie (Bruce) Durbano, three nieces Jill (Pat) Howells, Danielle (Ritchie) Asay, and Victoria Durbano. Six nephews Brandon (Brandi) Durbano, Joshua Laughter, Bryce Walker, Joseph Durbano, Corbin Walker and Nathan Walker. Two great nephews Zackery Walker Howells, and Jaxon Asay, and three great nieces Anabelle Howells, Brynlee Howells and Maylee Durbano.

The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Rick''s second family at Beecher Walker Architects and also to Wasatch Dialysis Center.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday August 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist''s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.

Friends may call at the same Lindquist''s Mortuary Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment, Lindquist''s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com