Richard Glenn Hart

1941 - 2021

Richard Glenn Hart born June 22, 1941, passed away in his Lake Forest home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Richard, better known as Dick, Dicky, and Poppy to those who loved him, attended Downey High School and went on to become a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union for 25 years. He later started his own company called SweetHart kitchen equipment. He was most proud to use his skills volunteering to help build houses for destitute families in Mexico. Richard was a collector of stamps and coins but his most prized collection was his British born bride of 50 years, Helena Patricia "Patti", his son Ken Hart (Ronnie), daughter Julie Green (Scott), and his grandchildren Brittanie, Brandon, Brody, Brooke, Jennifer, and Amanda. Richard was a faithful friend who you could always count on to show up and be there for you. With his easy-going, friendly swagger, and sarcastic wit, he shared tongue-in-cheek sayings, smiles, and laughs with family, friends, and anyone else who sometimes isn't seen but he made a point to never ignore. Known as "Poppy" to not only his grandchildren, but their friends, neighborhood kids, and all those who looked up to him as the fun-loving grandpa. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking them on road trips, playing silly games, teaching them to fish or shoot a gun. Richard loved the ocean, deep-sea fishing, cookouts at the beach, and cruisin' on his boat in Lake Havasu. He also loved hanging out with his weekly "Coffee Club" laughing and trading stories. He will be dearly missed but we are certain that he will be overjoyed living in his new dwelling place, reuniting with dear old friends and family. To honor and celebrate his life a memorial service will be conducted at 11:30 A.M, Friday, November 5, 2021, at Saddleback Church in the Plaza room. In lieu of flowers, donations to Samaritan's Purse and/or Tunnels to Towers Foundation would be appreciated. For additional details on the service and memorials please see https://www.mccormickandson.com/obituaries/Richard-Hart-17/.