Rex Alton Richards

Background

Richards, Rex Alton was born on September 15, 1941 in Ogden, Utah, United States. Son of Alton Franklin and Phyllis (Krogue) Richards.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 1965; Master of Science, Utah State University, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, Utah State University, 1973.

Career

Teacher, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church Education System, Mapusaga, American Samoa, 1972-1974; propellant chemist, Thiokol Corporation, Brigham City, Utah., 1974-1980; standard missile project engineer, Thiokol Corporation, Brigham City, Utah., 1980-1988; materials specialist, Thiokol Corporation, Brigham City, Utah., 1988-1991; corporation solvent coordinator, Thiokol Corporation, Brigham City, Utah., since 1991.

Achievements

• Rex Alton Richards has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mayor Mapusaga City, 1973-1974. Chairman Democratic Party, Brigham City, 1970's;delegate State Democratic Convention, 1960, 70, 80. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy Science, Delta Phi Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.

Connections

Married Fern Alice Smith, Sept.12, 1969. Children: Douglas, Heather, Marné, Steven, Daniel, Rachel.

Father:

Alton Franklin Richards

Mother:

Phyllis (Krogue) Richards

Spouse:

Fern Alice Smith

child:

Daniel Richards

child:

Douglas Richards

child:

Rachel Richards

child:

Heather Richards

child:

Steven Richards

child:

Marné Richards