Richard "Dick" Douglas Westover

Richard "Dick" Douglas Westover, 79, of Humble, Texas, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away May 5, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dick was born July 1, 1941, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Ernest Cecil Westover and Florence Hansen Westover. He graduated from Snake River High School and also attended Idaho State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. In June of 1967, Dick was drafted to serve his country in the US Army. He served during the Vietnam War where he earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals. He continued to serve his country and reached the rank of Major. On September 10, 1965, he married Charlet Earlene Mendel in the Salt Lake City Temple. Dick and Charlet made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he worked as an accountant for Alpine Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dick enjoyed riding his Goldwing with his wife and her home cooked dinners. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Charlet Westover of Humble, TX; daughter, Shey (John) Moniz of Humble, TX; daughter, Tira (David) Cheney of Fairfax, VA; daughter, Mya (Jason) Rhodes of Saint George, UT; son, Rick (Heather) Westover of Humble, TX; honorary daughter, Melanie (Darwin) Arnold of Kamiah, ID; 27 grandchildren, Brennan (Madeline), Mariah, Nikolaas, Noah, Kimara, Joseph, Lena, Elizabeth, David, Jonathan, Brendan, Alison, Elisabeth, Kaytlin, Jasmine, Jaycee, Ammon, Courtnee, Jack, Elizabeth, William, Lana, Rhyson, Zara, Kyliauna, Dartanian, and Tyndareus; and one great grandchild, Clayton. Also 1 brother, Robert (Donna) Westover of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cecile Staker; two brothers, Phil and Gayland Westover, and son-in-law, Craig Wright. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Ammon Cemetery, 5226 East Sunnyside Road, with Bishop Bell officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.