Obituary of Vernon W. Rich

In Loving Memory of Vernon W. Rich

Vernon William Rich, 86, of Mesa, Arizona joined our Father in Heaven on February 26, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to William Arthur Rich and Pearl Violet (Johnson). He is survived by his son David (Tosin) Rich of Los Angeles, CA, daughter Colleen Rich of Sonoma, CA and daughter Melissa (Dave) Kidwell of Queen Creek, AZ.  Grandchildren include Derik, Lexie, Dalton, Danika and Drake. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Bernice Rich, spouse Sonja Rich (d. 2009) and Donna Rich (d. 2021) and brother Kenneth Rich (d. 2023).

May we all choose to live life with the joyful spirit of the Lord that he exemplified. Galatians 5:22- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.  Please join his loved ones as they celebrate his union with God. Services will be held at One Life Church (formerly Trinity Baptist) on Thursday, March 7 at 11:00am located at 2130 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ. Visitation and viewing will be at begin at 10:00am with graveside services to follow at 12:30pm at Mesa Cemetery located at 1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ. Memorials may be made to the Vernon W. Rich Living Trust.