Richard Alden

RICHARD SCOTT ALDEN Dick was born July 27th, 1931 in Hibbing, Minnesota, the son of Alvin and Verne Alden. He passed away at his home on Monday, September 20th. As a youngster, Dick moved to Pasadena, California with his family. He went through the Pasadena school system and after that, served briefly in the United States Air Force. He received his college degree from Woodbury Business School in Los Angeles. After college Dick worked for Union Oil. He later moved his young family to Riverside acquiring what eventually became Empire Oil Company. During his active life in Riverside, Dick, along with building Empire Oil into a major petroleum and chemical distributor, devoted his time and resources to a number of community charitable organizations. He also was active in Republican politics and various local sports programs. Dick was known for his generosity in support of anything he was a part of and those with whom he came in contact enjoyed his sense of humor. Mr. Alden is survived by his son Eric Alden of Huntington Beach and wife Martha; Daughter Michelle Fisher of Aliso Viejo; Daughter-in-law Ann Alden of Riverside; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are Dick\'s sister Barbara Meza of San Clemente and a brother Gayle Alden of Auburn, Washington. Dick was pre-deceased by his son Scott, who played an important role in the building of Empire Oil, and by his granddaughter Jennifer Stevens. A private grave-side service will be held at Olivewood Memorial Park. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday October 2 at 2:00pm. The service will be held at Salvation Army Chapel located at 3695 1st Street in Riverside, California. Contributions in memory of Dick can be made to the Salvation Army of Riverside.