Obituary: Utter, Frederick Bannister, Iii “Rick”
Age 57
Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Nancy Utter, Rick leaves behind loving daughters Karina Utter Norman and Melissa Utter; three sisters, Cindy Utter Taylor, Carol Utter O’Cell and Laura Utter.
Rick was born in Spokane and lived out his life there.
He went to Hutton Elementary, Sacajawea Jr. High, Lewis and Clark H.S., finally graduating from St. Georges Prep in 1976.
In his teen years he created and sold metal art work and then in 1980 worked and backpacked around Europe and Israel.
Rick attended U of AZ, spent a winter working and skiing in Vail, then attended college in Leysin, Switzerland, the U of WA, Whitworth and then attained a second B.A.
from EWU at age 49.
Rick began working at his father’s place of business, Utter Motor Company at age 11 as a lot boy, working his way up the ranks to President of the Company until it closed in 1995.
He sold insurance for many years in order to be available for his daughters and worked as an auditor for NCUA until his passing.
Rick’s life was one well lived; filled with adventures, travel, hard work and his deep commitment to his family, faith and friends.
He learned his Christian faith by watching his parents and they way they lived their lives through Christ, loving people and loving God.
Rick often stated that he was blessed with two amazing daughters.
He lived his life for them, cherishing every moment they spent together; they were the light of his life.
Services will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room of Life Center Church this Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 A.M.
The address is: 1202 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224.
For information on the reception, please contact Life Center Church or his family.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to his church.
The family would also like to thank Rick’s many friends for visiting, watching over him, cleaning, bringing food and sharing movie time, meals and good conversation.