Richard “Rick” Bryan Marchant

Nov. 1, 1953 - April 12, 2016

Richard “Rick” Bryan Marchant, 62, was born Nov. 1, 1953, to David and Leta (Eyre) Marchant in Lovell. Rick died April 12, 2016, of heart failure.[caption id="attachment_11159" align="alignright" width="170"] Richard “Rick” Bryan Marchant[/caption]He leaves behind his parents, his wife Debi (Hillman) and his son Spencer, along with his siblings Jon (Linda) Marchant of Cowley, Joan (Wayne) Ostler of Lehi, Utah, Margaret (Jim) Hardie of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Greg (Lynn) Marchant of Billings and Ned (Kate) Marchant of Billings. He also leaves behind his beloved dog Tinky.Rick spent almost his entire life in Cowley. He graduated from Cowley High School in 1972. He attended UVTC in Provo, Utah, before returning home again. Rick married Debi Hillman Aug. 24, 1985, in Cowley and Spencer, his son, was born in December of 1986. Spencer was the center of his universe. He was one happy and proud pappa.During his life Rick worked as a mechanic, worked road construction and drove truck. Health reasons forced him into an early retirement.He was also a talented artist, excelling in drawing, painting and working with leather. He was also a skilled carpenter. He was creative in other ways, too. If he didn’t have something he needed, he would invent it. He loved collecting guns and was a master reloader. He also loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle and enjoyed riding often.Services were held Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Cowley LDS chapel. Interment was held at the Cowley Cemetery following the services.