Richard Voy Fairbanks

Richard Voy Fairbanks, passed away at his home in Providence, on July 16, 2010. He was born January 30, 1970 to Douglas Voy and Karen Price Fairbanks in Logan, Utah.

He graduated from Logan High School in 1988. He loved learning and attended Utah State University, where he met his love ArLee Provost. They were married in 1995 and later divorced.
Richard was very gifted artistically. He loved using the creative side of his mind to draw and had become a skilled photographer. He used these skills at his employment at Icon and DuPont Holographics.

In 2001 Richard was hit by a truck while riding his bike which changed his life dramatically over the next ten years. This event brought many changes into his life, including a move to Providence Place where he made many friends. Richard remained positive through this tough time. He had a great love for his family and friends. He especially loved his nieces and nephews.

One of Richards’s favorite quotes is by Bob Marley; “But my hand was made strong by the hand of the almighty.” Richards’s courage and example during the hard times in his life will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his parents and siblings Jodie (Don) Naef, Debbie (Brent) Findley, Kelly (Tessie) Fairbanks, Leisa (Aaron) Griggs, Christopher Scott Fairbanks; and 23, nieces and nephews; and his companion cat Charlie.

A viewing will be held Wednesday July 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary at 34 E. Center St., Logan. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the North Logan 4th Ward building 2750 N. 800 E. A viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:30 to Noon. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net