Richard Thomas Salmon |
| Posted 2023-02-20 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2023 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Richard (Dick) Thomas Salmon died unexpectedly at the age of 85. He was born in Spring Valley, Illinois to Rose and Thomas Salmon. His father was killed in World War II in January 1945. His mother remarried, Robert Blum. When Dick was a high school senior his family moved to San Bernardino, California. Dick graduated from Cal State LA in 1959. While working at TWA he met his future wife, Judy Cox. They were married Dec. 31, 1960. They lived in Palos Verdes where he ran an electrical company and built homes. They moved to Prescott in 1982 where he ran an electrical supply business. They moved to Lake Havasu City in 1988. He built the Vista West Condos and the Sunset Plaza. He was president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1992. His loving wife Judy died in 1995. Dick met Carol Magan and became life partners until his death. They had a wonderful life together that included traveling and a passion for dogs. They went to SARA Park's dog park regularly where the dogs played and Dick met with friends. Dick enjoyed working for Havasu Vegas Express. He liked meeting new people and talking to the passengers. He also worked for Avis shuttling cars from Havasu to Vegas. Dick's enjoyment of volunteering included bingo night at the Elks, the Balloon Festival and helping Carol at the Western Arizona Human Society. He is preceded in death by his mother Rose and stepfather Bob Blum, a Pearl Harbor survivor. He is survived by his loving partner Carol, his amazing children Susan Morris, John Salmon, Rich Salmon, and Joni Kuzio. He had nine grandchildren and one great grandson. He also is survived by his brother Tom Salmon and two half-brothers Steve Blum and Mike Blum. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and many other relatives. We are all devastated by the loss of this wonderful man. There is a celebration of life, Sunday, Feb. 26. 3:30 P.M. at Lake Havasu City Elks Lodge, 3532 N. McCulloch Blvd. |
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