On the evening of September 29, 2023, at his home in Waynesboro, Virginia, Richard V. Bagley quietly passed through heaven’s
doors into the arms of so many who loved him.
Richard was born in Salina, Utah to Dean and Ada Bagley on October 11, 1943. He was privileged to be a brother to Gloria
Larson, Roger Bagley, and Bob Bagley. He grew up in Greenwich, Utah, and graduated from North Sevier High School. He
served in the Eastern Atlantic States Mission as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He received his
Bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University and then had a career and retired from working in Adult Probation and
Parole. He served in various capacities for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and influenced many throughout the
world because of his generosity and service. He loved the Lord and he showed it by serving all he came in contact with and by
spending time serving in the temple.
Richard’s greatest joy and accomplishments came from his family. He was sealed to Donna LaVonne Trujillo on July 15, 1966,
in the Manti LDS Temple; they eventually made their home in Monroe, Utah. Richard and Donna were blessed with 5 daughters
and one son. As each of their children’s spouses joined the family they claimed them as their own. Janice Lee Berhelson (Mark),
Atwater, CA, LaDonna Lynn Madsen (Travis), Payson, UT, Richard Layne Bagley (Suzanne), Koosharem, UT, Maria Lucia
Holder (Keith), Centerfield, UT, Natalie LaVonne Bagley (deceased), and Ashley Lynette Gerhauser (John), Fort Fairfield, ME.
He also leaves behind Joan Bagley, his wife; Eric (Cristina) Beidler, West Jordan; Keith (Beth) Iseman, Grottoes, VA; Lisa
(Eddie) Duval, Mechanicsville, VA; Dan (Becky) Beidler; Kevin (Teri) Iseman, Hyde Park, UT; Denise (Chuck) Bennorth,
Elsinore, UT; Kathy (Donnie) Grinstead, Stuarts Draft, VA, and Joelle (Rick) Robinson, Burley, Idaho, and their children and
grandchildren.
After Donna’s death, he married Joan I. Watson on May 21, 2006, and became a father figure to many more children that he loved
as his own. Richard’s pride and joy were their combined 53 living grandchildren, their spouses, and 34 great-grandchildren.
Each one of these grandkids was his favorite and he appreciated getting to spend time with them. He loved every member of
these families and he was always concerned with and asking about their welfare.
Richard is preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart Donna, his daughter Natalie, his son-in-law Mark, and his grandsons
Adam Berthelson and Jeffrey Hudson.
Services for Richard in Virginia will be at McDow Funeral Home, 1701 W Main Street, Waynesboro, Thursday, October 5th with
visitation 11 to 12, and Memorial Service from 12 to 1:00. Final Funeral services will be held on his 80th birthday, Wednesday,
October 11, 2023, at noon with a public viewing from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM at the Monroe Sixth Ward LDS church (49 E 200
N). Burial will be in the Koosharem Cemetery.