1933- 2013
Bonita
Dick passed away peacefully at home on August 12,2013 with his family by his side. He lived a full and rewarding life as a naval officer, beginning his career in 1952 and retiring in 1982. Dick served aboard a number of ships, and experienced many different cultures. Through the Navy, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at the University of Idaho. He furthered his education by earning both his Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Education through UCLA.
Once Dick retired, he enjoyed his passions of spending time traveling with his wife, gardening, and playing the organ.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Margaret, his four daughters, Karen, Peggy, Patty, and Allison, their spouses, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church, 1200 East H Street, Chula Vista, California 91910 at 1:30 p.m. followed by burial at Glen Abbey Mortuary , 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, California 91902.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.
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