OVERHAMM, Dirick Carl (Dick) (LTC)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ November 25, 2010 LTC Dirick Carl "Dick" Overhamm, 78, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix surrounded by his loving family to whom he was especially devoted and inspirational. His presence will be sorely missed by family and his many friends. Dick was born Jan. 14, 1932, in Teaneck, N. J. to the late W. J. and Rosa M. Overhamm. He was the consummate soldier, serving in the U.S. Army for 20 years, from private to lieutenant colonel, with three combat tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot, the most important to him being the 174th Assault Helicopter Company. Dick is survived by his wife, Toni; sons: Eric (Dina) of Gilbert and Christopher of Glendale; two grandchildren: Syerra and Dominic; and stepson Damian Sinka. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 22, at West Valley Chapel, 9380 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers memorials in the name to Guide Dogs for the Blind at PO Box 3950, San Rafael, Calif. 94912-3950.