Richard Clayton "Dick" Crist Sr.

Richard Clayton "Dick" Crist Sr. obituary

Richard Clayton "Dick" Crist Sr.

Richard Crist Obituary

Published by Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home on Jul. 28, 2019.
Richard Clayton Crist, Sr. "Dick" passed away peacefully on July 28, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Born on August 5, 1930 in Prospect, Ohio to the late George Walter and Linnie Crist (nee Hughes). Upon graduating business school, Dick went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Dick then married the love of his life, Catherine (nee Morris) and their family blossomed. He was a dedicated husband for 66 years, cherished father of Richard Jr. (Cindy), the late Nancy L. Condran (Robert), David (Barbara), Jeff (Wendy), dear grandfather to Rick, Samantha, DJ, Nicole, Brian, Tessa, Ashley, Ryan, Kevin, and Katelyn, great grandfather to Maddie and Nate, brother to Jean and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all. Dick was the operating manager at Laminated Materials Corp. prior to building a business of his own, Crist Associates, Inc. He was a dedicated member of Calvary Baptist Church of Norristown and a devoted family man. Relatives and friends are invited to Dick's Life Celebration on Friday August 2, 2019 from 10 am to 10:50 am with a service to follow at Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Life Celebration Home of East Norriton, 200 West Germantown Pike. Interment Limerick Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's memory can be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 801 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA 19401. To share your fondest memories of Dick, please visit www.lifecelebration.com, 610-277-7000.

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Karen Wagoner

August 10, 2019

Dear Rich and Cindy,
Donald and I were sorry to hear of your father's passing, and hope you and your family find strength and comfort from each other during this difficult time.
Karen and Donald Wagoner

Susan Gilmer-Layton

August 1, 2019

Rich, Cindy and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear the passing of your beloved father. His picture reflects the beauty of life and happiness. He certainly raised a beautiful family and his memory will live on through all of you. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Susan Gilmer-Layton

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Jean Scherlacher

July 31, 2019

Dear Rich,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. May you find comfort in all your memories you have of your dad. His beautiful smile and twinkling eyes shows how happy he was. Jean Scherlacher

July 31, 2019

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