Richard D. Lund |
| Posted 2017-03-12 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 <<< Richard D. Lund, 84, of Lake Havasu City passed away March 3, 2017 peacefully at his home with his wife and sons at his side. He was born in 1932 to Carroll and Lucille Lund in Paonia, Colorado. He graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California. He spent his military time in the Air Force as a radar operator and served during the Korean War. He was a hardworking, talented man who loved his years working in the foundry, Hanna Nickel Mine and Pacific Power and Light, where he mentored and made many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughters Shirley and Julie. He is survived by his loving wife Betty of 52 years, brothers Ross of California and Michael (Shelia) of Oregon, his grateful children John (Flo) of North Dakota, Richard Jr. (Cindy) of Oregon, Sherry of Missouri, Mary (Joel) or Oregon, Samuel of Hawaii, Paul of North Dakota, Carey (Heather) of California, 14 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. His children fondly remember him for the many wonderful stories of his life and as an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing and bowling. He taught himself Spanish to communicate on his many yearly trips to Baja, Mexico. He loved donating time, Popsicles and clothing to the local children. Donations can be made to Hospice of Havasu or the HRMC Auxiliary scholarship fund in his name. As per his wishes, a celebration of life will be at a later date. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at Lake Havasu Mortuary Crematory, lakehavasumortuary.com. |
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