Richard A. Dazey

I forgot to add that I was so impressed with Uncle Dick's vegetable garden. He was so active for his age, helping Mary Jo paint her house, keeping up his condo with such pride and diligence for so many years. The vegetable garden--symbolic of his love of nature and nurturance of others. Whenever I came to St. Louis and got to see him, he made me feel special. I miss him.

Words could never convey how fond the Gipson family was of Uncle Dick, starting with Mom and Dad and each of us. He brought such joy and fun and laughter and care. He nurtured Mother and Dad as he served them grilled fish and homemade fries and would toss out licorice and other candy. always a surprise. He made life worth living, even when sadness was there. When my father was dying of cancer, he would bring coffee and doughnuts to my mother at the hospital after a long night. He would send...

Matt, Missy and family,
Your Dad has left behind thousands of memories that will live in your hearts forever. Please know that at this difficult time you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in your time of sorrow.

Love,
Steve, Lisa, Michael and Chris Lepsky

Reddog:
I'll miss you. Not only for being a great father but a great friend. I visualized you trolling your fishing boat thru the gates. However I still have your current fishing license at my house. Save a spot on your boat for me. I'll join you fishing later. No hurry though :) Tell mom I love her. Thank you for making such a wonderful impact on my life and so many others.
P.S. We had room for your book in the casket.

Your son Matt

All of the "dogs" from the golf and bowling leagues will miss your bizarre sense of humor. You certainly made both of the leagues entertaining. Most of all you will be missed as a very generous and thoughtful father- in- law. Your hard work on this earth is complete. Rest peacefully my friend.

Tom Dickson

I have so many special and funny memories of Uncle Dick. For example, I will never forget my father and Uncle Dick in the front seat on the way home from Busch Stadium rockin out WILDLY to Credence Clearwater Revival singing "Born on a Bayou", BEATING on the dashboard and screaming "Hooaah hooaah!!"! Look up the word "fun" in the dictionary and you'll find Uncle Dick's picture. Uncle Dick also was the most thoughtful, present, attentive man to my parents, for example sitting at my father's...

To the Dazey family, please accept our condolences on the loss of Uncle Dick. We enjoyed his sense of humor and his impressive dance moves. May your love and memories bring you peace. With love from your Van Buren friends.