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Richard Anton Willis

1928 - 2018

Richard Anton Willis obituary, 1928-2018, Escondido, CA

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

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Alhiser-Comer Mortuary

225 S. Broadway

Escondido, California

Richard Willis Obituary

01/30/1928 - 08/21/2018Richard Anton Willis, 90, of Escondido, CA, went to be with the Lord August 21, 2018. He was born January 30, 1928, in Barstow, CA, to Mary Elizabeth and Charles Brice Willis. He graduated from Barstow High School and married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Foster, in June of 1947. He went on to graduate from the University of California School of Veterinary Medicine in 1956. He owned and operated the Pasadena Pet Hospital until 2002. Richard is survived by his 3 daughters, one son, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. His wife, Wanda, passed away September 18, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Silverado Memory Care at 1500 Borden Road, Escondido, CA 92026Please sign the guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/pasadenastarnews.

Published by Pasadena Star-News from Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, 2018.
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Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because orf special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

September 17, 2018

I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May the peace that comes from God strengthen and support the family to endure this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.
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