San Diego, California
RICHARD LIGHTHALL passed away in San Diego, California. The obituary was featured in San Diego Union-Tribune on February 5, 2011, and San Diego Union-Tribune on February 6, 2011.
I think kids were what attracted you -- the Boys and Girls Club, then your high school and Mesa College students. You taught. Teaching is a noble kind of life, and nobility is not foreign to who you were. Goodbye, friend.
Michael Kuttnauer
March 08, 2011
I remember his quick wit, with a smile and good word for everyone. We used to exchange conversation in Italian at the Torrey Pines Docent meetings and his East Coast accent made this Jersey girl feel right at home. I lost my dad too at age 86, my heart goes out to you Arlene and your family at this time.
Joanne Miale
March 01, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing Dick as a fellow member of the FSOSP and had the distinct honor of presenting him his Irishman of the Year award. We all enjoyed his keen sense of humor and pleasant disposition. We also enjoyed learning how he entered the Marine Corps (and later found himself on Iwo Jima) because the Navy enlistment line was too long! May God Bless him and give comfort to all his loved ones.
Bob Harrison
February 09, 2011 | San Diego, CA
My condolences to the family. I was a member of the Boys Club and later an employee under Dick as the club Director. Dick instilled a life long love of the outdoors in me from the camping trips to the Sierras that I went on with him. He was a truely great man an role model for me and will be missed. Tommy Badillo
February 08, 2011
Friend and colleague we will miss your wit, ideas and reliable friendship and scholarly expertise. Our emeriti group will keep you in mind as we have our usual luncheon associations.
John Steiger
February 07, 2011 | Spring Valley, CA
No matter the circumstances, it is always painful to lose one's life companion. one day at a time, Arlene. sending prayers and thoughts your way. Betty
betty hempsted
February 06, 2011 | San Francisco, CA
My condolences to Arlene and family. As a little boy in Oceanside I was #7 to join the club when it opened way back when. Dick played an important part in my young life and I remember him telling me to do my best, be proud and you can achieve your goals. I remember his taking about 15 of us camping in the Sierra in a big old truck. I am now retired from the Oceanside Police Dept as a Sergeant and then later as the head of security at Oceanside High School,but I still fondly remember the...
Roy Foust
February 06, 2011 | Oceanside, CA
We love the photo, Arlene. And, of course, will be in touch as always.
Joyce & Dave Carlson
February 06, 2011
