WILLETT, Richard E.

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, January 28, 2018 <<< >>> Oct. 11, 1924–Dec. 30, 2017 <<< Richard E. (Dick) Willett, a long-time resident of Lake Havasu City, passed away at Hospice of Havasu Dec. 30, 2017. Willett was born in Tab, Indiana and spent his early life in the Midwest. Following high school, Willett served in the U.S. Army from February 1943 to January 1946. He was assigned to the Quarter Master Corps where he earned three bronze stars. Prior to moving to Havasu, Willett lived in southern California, where he met Edna Palmer. They were married in 1981. He worked for McDonald Douglas in Monrovia, as a manufacturing supervisor. Following retirement, he and Edna operated a small traveling ice cream concession, known as “Willie’s Walkies.” They worked several small county fairs throughout California. In their free time, they enjoyed RVing and had numerous camp outings to Mountain Lakes Resort. They moved to Havasu in 1994 and quickly became part of the community. Willett was active in the Elks, the VFW and the American Legion. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed bowling and golf. Willett is survived by his wife Edna, son, Michael (Libby); daughter Vera Mount (Dan); stepson, Dennis Palmer (Randy); stepson, Daryl Palmer (Jessica); stepdaughter Denise Palmer, and eight grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life at the Mountain View Club House on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu, AZ 86405. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card to the family, go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.