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Richard J. McNeely

Posted 2017-01-22 by mhenderson
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ
>>> Published on Sunday, January 22, 2017 <<<

Richard “Rich” J. McNeely, 91, passed away peacefully at home Jan.
15, 2017.

Rich, a World War II combat veteran and recipient of two Purple
Hearts, is survived by Frances, his loving wife of 62 years, son Tim
(Leigh Ann), grandson Quinn, granddaughter Peyton, and sister
Barbara Palmer.

Born in Denver, Colo., and following his formative years, he married
Frances and later moved to Grand Lake, Colo. Rich was the
founder/owner of Hi Country Patrol and Snow Removal, the Mustang Gas
Station and Towing Service. He served as the Grand Lake Town
Marshall, volunteered on the Grand Lake Fire Department, Grand
County Sherriff’s Patrol, and concluded his career as a ranger in
Rocky Mountain National Park.

In 1985, Rich and Fran moved their home base for retirement to Lake
Havasu City, where they spent many summers travelling the country on
their touring motorcycle. That was subsequently followed by their
travel trailer. Rich was an active Elks Club and Marine Corp League
member and served many years in the Color Guard. Rich’s last years
were spent in California with his loving family.

Rich had a kind heart and a quick wit and will be greatly missed by
all who knew him and loved him.

Condolences or correspondences can be made to
tim.mcneely@wavecable.com.





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