Rebecca Rasmussen Alvord

PROVO, UT – Rebecca Rasmussen Alvord, our wonderful wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on the morning of Thursday, August 31st 2023 in Provo, Utah. She was surrounded by her loving husband Richard Thomas Alvord and other family members.

Becky was born June 22nd 1950 in Florence, Arizona to IO and Mary Rasmussen and was the youngest sibling to George, Ann and John. Becky described her childhood as magical, as she lived on various ranches and farms in Phoenix, Litchfield Park, Blythe and Tempe. Shoes were optional as she spent her early years climbing trees, raising lambs and finding new adventures.

She attended McClintock High School, where she was a member of the pom line and received the award for most outstanding business student. After graduating she attended Brigham Young University where she obtained a degree in education.

She and her husband Rich briefly met as children, before crossing paths again while cruising Central Avenue as high school students. Years later, they found each other in another chance meeting on a crosswalk between the student union building and the library on campus at BYU. At this moment, the two knew that they were destined for each other and later married on September 10th 1971 at the Mesa, Arizona Temple.

Upon completing their education, they returned home to Arizona where Rich began his career at Royal Sign. Living in Paradise Valley and Tempe, Becky lovingly devoted her life to raising their four children, Karie Owens (Raymond), Mandy Rohner (Travis), Tara Reid (Ken) and Dane Alvord (Kathryn). During these years as a mother to her growing children, Becky selflessly gave her time and energy to the people around her. She enjoyed attending her children’s sporting events, lifting weights with her husband, trips to Lake Powell, reading and quilting whenever she could find the time.

Becky was a steadfast disciple of Jesus Christ. She served in various roles with the primary, young women, and as a president of the Relief Society. In church, and in the home, she shared her boundless optimism, joy and cheerfulness, finding the good in all people and all situations. She enjoyed expressing her love through the perfect gift on birthdays and holidays, making those she loved feel uniquely special and cared for.

Becky is survived by her three siblings, her husband, her four children, her fifteen grandchildren, and her one great granddaughter. Before her passing, Becky stated that she lived a life of adventure, love and happiness, and that she could not have lived a better life than the one she was blessed with. She would wish to express her love and gratitude to all those who enriched her life.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 16th 2023 at 1111 E. Knox Road in Tempe, Arizona. Visitation will begin at 10:00am, with a memorial service at 11:00am. Interment to follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

For those unable to be present, the service can be viewed live via Zoom at: https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/ghnQCpYoJQhx2j3mnSP_2jb?domain=zoom.us