Donald Duane Richins Jr. owned and grew a landscape maintenance business, starting with a few residential clients and expanding into commercial and apartment buildings and eventually sold it. 

He later transitioned into facilities management, working for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Johnson Controls, Intel, and Arizona State University. 

His eye for detail and natural organization made him a skilled and trusted project manager.

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Laura Jo Richins; his five children and his six cherished grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Belva Camille Cox Richins; his seven siblings as well as many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Services were held on May 31, 2025.