Richard Outcalt

Richard Harry Outcalt, 93, passed away July 11, 2026, in Yuma, Arizona. He was born on November 6, 1932, to Fern Alice and Harry Winfield Outcalt.

He grew up in Burien, Washington then moved to Whidbey Island, Washington where he worked in his mother’s restaurant. He graduated from Langley High School in 1950 and participated in football and boxing. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the Marine Corp and fought in the Korean War. After he returned from the war he married and had two children, Rocky (Lillian) and Susan (Kim).

Dick eventually moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon where he worked in the brick manufacturing business. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1964 in Klamath Falls. He was very active and served in many callings including Boy Scouts, young men’s organization, elder’s quorum president, branch president in Chiloquin, Oregon, counselor in the branch presidency in Yuma, Arizona and on a high council.

He married Arlene Holyoak in the Portland Temple. They served two missions in the Philippines. He accused Arlene of hauling him all over the world with two trips to Africa, which were his favorite.

Dick and Arlene spent their winters in Yuma, Arizona where he made thousands of wood toys to give to community agencies who gave them to needy children. They spent their summers in Parowan, Utah and he made airplanes out of pop cans and enjoyed giving them to friends.

Dick is survived by his wife, Arlene, children Rocky and Sue. Brothers Lorin and Lee, 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister and grandson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in the Parowan, Utah 4th ward building located at 90 S Main Street, with a viewing from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery.

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