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Richard Crist

1937 - 2016

Richard Crist obituary, 1937-2016, Longmont, CO

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

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Ahlberg Funeral Chapel

326 Terry Street

Longmont, Colorado

Richard Crist Obituary

Richard "Dick" Crist passed away at his home on April 9, 2016; he is now reunited with the love of his life Diane who passed away in 2012. He was 78 years old. Dick was born on December 22, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to Richard, Sr. and Mary (Dougherty) Crist. On June 16, 1958 he married Diane Haelle; they were married for 54 years before her death in 2012. Together they moved to Longmont from New York in 1976. Dick started a long career as an optical engineer first at NASA, then with General Electric, before retiring from IBM in 1992. Dick attended Rocky Mountain Christian Church; and was a member of the National Hot Rod Association. He enjoyed many activities with his family including drag racing, fishing, he was an avid softball player, coached many sports teams and attended his grandkids activities. Dick was preceded in death by his wife Diane in 2012; his parents; and his son-in-law Del Ewing. He is survived by his sons Richie (Nancy) Crist, Billy (Dinah) Crist and Michael (Ann) Crist; his daughters Kathy Ewing and Evie (Kevin) Franke; his sister Helen Panebianco; 15 grandchildren Courtney, Nicole, Kyle, Erik, Joshua, Rachel, Kristen, Brandon, Matthew, Jordan, Ryan, Sean, Shane, Brian, and Jason; and 3 great-grandchildren Jacob, Sarah and Addison. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:00 AM with a funeral service starting at 10:00 AM Saturday April 16, 2016 at Rocky Mountain Christian Church Niwot Campus. Memorial contributions can be made to the Richard Crist memorial fund to support his passion Crist Racing. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.

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Published by The Daily Camera on Apr. 13, 2016.

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