Obituary of Richard Eugene Van Wagoner

Richard Eugene van Wagoner, age 63, of Twin falls, Idaho, passed away at Portland Providence Medical Center, surrounded by his family, on December 4th, 2022. Rick was born in Twin falls, Idaho, on April 29th, 1959, to Donald Eugene Van Wagoner of Utah and Leola Ione McKee of Oklahoma. Rick met Patty McMurdie in 1976 and they were together until 1994 and had three beautiful daughters Nicole, Lisa and April. In 1995 he met Chris Gibson and they were together until 2008 and had a son Hunter. Rick met the love of his life and best friend Angel Anderson in 2008 and they were married on October 19th, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada and were together until his passing. Rick worked as an auto body tech for 18 years for Ravai auto body. He then decided to switch professions and became a journeyman plumber until he retired in 2016. Rick enjoyed motorcycle riding and was a a member of Sober Rider MC. He was an avid rock hunter and fisherman and would love to go for long drives. Rick was preceded in death by his mother Leola in 2020. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, a son, 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Rosenau funeral home in Twin falls, Idaho on December 16th at 3:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. There will be a celebration of life held also on Saturday, December 17th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Rock Creek celebration of Life Center.