Richard Leon "Dick" Welsh

Richard passed away on April 18th, 2016, at the age of 88. He was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Lillian Welsh. He is survived by his sweetheart of 46 years Bernadette Borg, his brother, Gordon Welsh (Evelyn), his nieces Jeanne Wohlford and Cindy Welsh. His niece and great-nephew related by love, June Stolt and Joseph Cody. He will be missed by the many friends that loved him dearly and his special buddy, Shadow.

Richard was born on December 3rd, 1927 in Roanoke, Virginia. He has always loved working, he started at 14 years old as a projectionist at the Dixie Drive-In, saving his pay to ride his bicycle to the local airport to get his pilots license. He was a projectionist in the US Army for four years. He then worked with the Holiday on Ice show. In 1959 he moved to Las Vegas and started his 30 year career as a stagehand with the Lido Show at the Stardust Hotel. Dick was a proud member of Stagehand Union Local 720. He was a true gentleman that exemplified strength, kindness and integrity. Dick loved adventure, and when he retired he traveled the world with Bernadette. A special thank you to the wonderful team at Nathan Adelson Hospice, especially his nurses Kathie and Gabby. At Dick's request there will not be a service.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Southwest Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.