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Richard Shively Obituary
Houston, TX
Richard Shively, 72, died February 1 in Houston, TX of cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, at West Des Moines Christian Church in West Des Moines.
Dick graduated from Valley High School in 1959, played football and graduated from Simpson College. Dick married Judy Adams Aldridge and they had two children: Christie and Tony. In 1984 the family moved to Houston, TX. He was divorced and married Elisa Gonzales in 1988.
Dick is survived by his wife, Elisa of Houston, his children Christie (Richard) Sproba of Houston, Tony Shively of Des Moines, grandchildren Megan and Mason Sproba and two brothers, Bob ( Carol ) of Osceola and Tom ( Leslie ) of West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions to Simpson College Football Department.
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Clayton "Pete" Obermeier
February 5, 2024
"Shive, he's alright!"
Carroll (Soups) Paulson
February 12, 2013
I played football with Shive at Ellworth College the fall of "61. He was one tough dude. I always hated to have to go against him in practice, because, even though we were close friends, that didn't matter in practice.
We nick- named him "Wally" from bar in Iowa Falls called Wally's.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Bob Lane
February 11, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, I remember him from sports and was well liked by his team mates.
Pete Obermeierr
February 10, 2013
Shive, he's alright! The boys of VHS class of 1960 who always felt he was one of us.
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Dick Glenn
February 10, 2013
I went to Valley High School with Dick. He was a great guy to be around, friendly and easy going. We played many sports together and he was an excellent teammate and friend. My deepest sympathy at this very sad time. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol McCullough Conner
February 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
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