Richard Clyde Gilmore

Richard "Dickie" Gilmore 74 passed away October 18, 2023. It's said with a small grin on his face. Son of Leota Ila and Richard Louis Gilmore. He is survived by son Craig Mc Millan, Jimmy, Mike Foster and Daughter Susan Tennell. Daughter in law Susan, Grand Children Ambr R, Tommy F, Skylar H, Mariah L, Grand daughter in law Amber S and Great Grand Children, Amelia R, Gavin S, Trenten P, Naomi L, William R and Khaleesi M.

He moved to Blythe as a young boy, he lived here over 64 years. He went to college in Pomona California. He then moved back to Blythe where he took a job with Palo Verde Irrigation District. He worked at PVID for over 40 years as an Assessor, Secretary and Tax Collector. He was Married to Evelyn K Holman- Gilmore. Evelyn would tell us stories of Dickie watching the boys. She'd come home from work, and there she'd see Dickie in his chair T.V. tray his dinner and a coors. On the floor in front of a football game with tiny T.V. Trays, dinner and one of those half cans of coors big smiles on their faces. He take the kids four wheeling let them drive. He was such a wonderful Man, Son,Brother, Husband, Father, Friend, Grand Father and role model. He helped anyone. He is loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. He loved without judgement, spoiled those around him with love and kindness. He was funny, A Great story teller, loved going off road, Guns and target practice, Reading. He was so intelligent and loved Blythe.

Richard loved all of his grand children dearly. However, he grew a bond with his 7 year old bestie Nemo his great grand daughter Naomi. A very humble, simple man we will all remember as a Gentle Giant with the heart of 10 men.

Services will be held December 15, 2023 at 10:00 A.M.

Here in Blythe at the Frye Chapel