David Richmond Eccles

David Richmond Eccles, 82, of North Salt Lake, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 03, 2025, at the Aspen Ridge West Transitional Rehabilitation where he had been for a few weeks after his diagnosis of stage 4 kidney cancer. We greatly appreciate the care he received while there.

David was born on October 14, 1942, to David House Eccles and Jeanne Rosemary Averill Eccles in Los Angeles, California. He was the oldest of 3 children.

David graduated from Franklin High in 1960 and went on to study at both the University of Missouri and University of Southern California. His focus and passions were broadcast journalism, writing and then computers and IT.

David married Janice Marie Astle on July 29, 1966, in the Los Angeles Temple and they had 4 children, 3 girls and a boy, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

David worked for the City of Glendale when they were first married. He then took a job with Mosler/Diebold that had them move to Mountain View, California. Next David took a job with Evans & Sutherland, which took the family to Agoura, California, and then on to Bountiful, Utah, a few years later. After living in Bountiful, they sold their house and moved to North Salt Lake, and then to their final home that they had built in Foxboro.

David was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and over the years served in many callings where he lived. He especially enjoyed his final calling as the 2nd Counselor in the Sunday School Presidency and as a worker in the Bountiful Temple. He took his callings as a home teacher and a ministering brother very seriously and loved to fellowship and develop friendships. He went out of his way to include and befriend as many people as possible. This not only pertained to his dealings with people at church. He tried to include and befriend people everywhere and always had a story to share.

David spent his time doing things that he loved. At a young age, he attended a Youth Leadership program called Anytown USA where he developed a strong character dedicated to inclusive communities that celebrate and appreciate all people. He often talked about this time at Anytown. As part of this camp, "One summer evening in 1955, a group of 180 teenagers of all races and religions, meeting at a workshop high in the California mountains locked arms, formed a circle and sang a song of peace. They felt that singing the song, with its simple basic sentiment - 'Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me, helped to create a climate for world peace and understanding." David was always looking for opportunities to promote unity and inclusiveness.

David was an Eagle Scout where he learned to love and respect nature and the outdoors. He had several hobbies throughout his life. He loved photography and developing his own photos when his family was young. When his son was old enough, they started a stamp collection. Collecting thousands of stamps from all over the world but mostly collecting the same ones from the incoming mail. After he retired, he got back into digital photography. And he loved to go out and take mini trips to get amazing photos of nature and wildlife. Some of his favorite places to go were out to Antelope Island, Farmington Bay and the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. He also loved to drive along the Mirror Lake Highway and go into the Wasatch Mountains to look for scenic sunsets and snowy mountain views, of course along with all the wildlife. He had a love of reading and history, his library of books is impressive, he also loved music, and this was another area where he believed in inclusivity.

His collection of music is extremely diverse. From his love of Classical, big brass bands, classic rock like Neil Diamond and Joan Baez, modern pop, Jazz and rhythm and blues, he really liked his music. Dave was also an avid follower of sports. Following the local college teams, his alma maters and watching the NFL and NBA he was always keeping up with his teams

His other hobbies included posting on Facebook and playing online games with friends. He made so many friends online and was able to reconnect with past friends. He always wanted to update and post his point of view on his Facebook page. He posted several times per day and was always engaged in conversation with people he had befriended.

David was preceded in death by his parents David House Eccles and Jeanne Rosemary Averill, his sister Judy (Richard) White, and great grandchild Corynn Butler. He is survived by his Wife Janice Marie Astle Eccles, Brother Steve (Daryl) Eccles, children Shannon Eccles, Derek (Lori) Eccles, Kerry (Benjamin) Goodrich, Lindsey Daniels (Casey James), and Grandchildren Heather Warren, Christine (Alberto) Rios, Amber Daniels, Keara (Brian) Poorman, Shawn Swensen, Johnathon Pack, Scarlet Daniels, Devin (London) Eccles, Brayden Daniels, Lacey Goodrich and Great Grandchildren Aaron, Nathan, Ashlyn, Jason, Abby, Jordan, Addison, Daniel, Kellin, Quinn, James, Ellie and Samson.

Funeral Arrangements have been made through Russon Mortuary and will include a viewing March 9th, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday. March 10th at the LDS Chapel, 954 West 1100 North, North Salt Lake, Utah 84054, with a viewing prior from 9:30am to 10:30am The graveside service will immediately follow the funeral service at the Bountiful City Cemetery.

Link for viewing the funeral service. https://www.youtube.com/live/NsseIsB3Xbo