GREGORY, Richard Gerald

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Published Monday, April 25, 2011 - Richard Gerald Gregory March 1956 — April 18, 2011 Richard “Big Daddy” Gregory passed away suddenly, April 18, at the age of 55, in French Camp, Calif. Richard balanced his love and devotion to family and friends with his passion for all things Harley. He will be remembered, always, as a kind, friendly, outgoing and happy man — an “awesome husband, great dad, loving papa, son and brother.” Born in San Jose to Arthur and Judy Gregory, Richard was raised in Milpitas, Calif. After graduation from high school, Richard proudly served from 1974 to 1980 in the U.S. Army including during the Vietnam War. He returned home to Milpitas, where he met and married his wife, Shawn Hassey. Richard and family moved to the Central Valley in 1989 before retiring in Arizona in 2004. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Shawn; his mother, Judy Gregory, of Modesto; daughters, Tawnya Galvan, of Turlock, and Cassidy Gregory, of Manteca; brother, Dale Gregory and wife, Karen, of Boulder Creek; sister, Karen Lynas, of Modesto; one uncle; two aunts, four grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Leon Gregory. Viewing will take place at Allen Mortuary in Turlock, Calif., today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services also will be at Allen Mortuary Wednesday, at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at 2 p.m., with full military honors. A reception will follow at the Holiday Inn Express in Santa Nella at 2:30 p.m. Please share your memories at www.allenmortuary.com.ꆱ