Richard Brough Hall, 53, passed on Monday, August 2, 2004. Born on September 15, 1950 in Logan, Utah to Owen H. Hall and Alice Brough Hall. He received his high school education at Logan High. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Utah State University in 1972 and went on to complete a Master's degree in Engineering from the University of Utah in 1980. Richard spent his entire career working for the State of Utah. He began as an engineering intern for the Department of Transportation. Working his way through various jobs in transportation before moving to the Division of Water Rights and Natural Resources. Known as the Dam Man , he was promoted to Assistant State Engineer for Dam Safety, a position in which he served for 14 years. Rick was responsible for the implementation of Utah's Comprehensive Dam Safety Program after the Teton Dam failure prompted new standards. Richard enjoyed outdoor activities including boating, snow skiing and camping. As an accomplished wood craftsman, he created beautiful furniture for family and friends. Restoring cars was a life long love, including a 1963 Chevy pickup and two 1971 CJ5 Jeeps for his daughters. Married Brenda K. Scofield in 1972. They had two children, Jocelyn Hall and Katrina Hall. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alice Hall, and father Owen Hall. He is survived by stepmother Florence Hall, brother Bruce (Dianne) Hall, and twin sisters Judy Greene and Joanne (Terrell) Anderson, and half sister Marie (Bart) Duce and his long time friend Norma Janko. Funeral Service held at Friday, August 6, 2004 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan, Utah. Interment at the Hyrum Cemetery in Hyrum Utah.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 8/4/2004.