RICHARD-WYMORE-Obituary

RICHARD C. "DICK" WYMORE

El Centro, California

1925 - 2020

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Richard C. (Dick) Wymore was born on January 27, 1925. He went to be with his Lord on July 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Wymore. Dick entered the Navy in May 1943, where he was trained to be a machinist. He served aboard the escort carrier USS Nehenta Bay (CVE 74) as a...

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Family of Dick Wymore: I always enjoyed visiting with Dick at Navy League meetings -- he will be missed.

I spent many hours during winter training with Dick and his German Short Hair Retriever. Our dove hunting adventures provided some of my best memories of three winters in El Centro. He was a great man and a great friend. He will be missed. Capt Gil Rud USN (Ret.)

Dick was such a bright light of positivity to all who knew him. He was the quintessential "Quiet Man" who let his actions speak louder than words. His soft smile will be missed. One of my Blue Angel teammates reminded me that Dick created the stopwatch holder for our jets' essential for the accuracy of our maneuvers. He will be sorely missed by the hundreds of Blues, both officers and enlisted, who knew him. So long Dick. You'll be in a place where there are always "fair winds and following...

Great Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather! We love you dad and know you are in a better place now with mom.

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My dad is now with the Lord, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. It was very hard to see that disease slowly steal away a great man. But the legacy of who he is remains, of course, so here are a few thoughts about the legacy he leaves behind.
My dad probably never knew this, but one time my mom described my dad as one man in a million. That phrase has stayed with me all my life, and I believe she was right. Here are a few reasons.
First, my...

A son remembers his father.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Well done, thou good and faithful servant!

Dick Wymore was a wonderful man. I knew him from our mutual Kiwanis membership, he loved Kiwanis and was a great member. My dad & I took farm equipment to his shop and it was always fixed right every time, on time. We'll miss him.