Richard McCormick

69, Ft. Lupton. Tribute: Richard "Dick" Elton McCormick was born in Holly, Colorado on March 25, 1937. He graduated from Holly High School. He served in the US Army for two years and was honorably discharged in 1957. He attended Lamar Junior College and then transferred to and graduated from Colorado State University in 1961. He is a former resident of Arvada, CO. He was employed with Cryogenic Engineering, BOV Imports and his own business, McCormick Ag Services. Most recently, he was employed with the US Dept of Agriculture. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Colorado Cattlemen's Association, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Platteville. He loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, betting against the Broncos, gambling up on the hill, and spending time with his friends. All who knew him would say he was a people person who had lots of friends. He was kind-hearted and outgoing. He loved working with livestock and he rarely missed a stock show. He loved to party and entertain friends and family. Mr. McCormick died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at his home in Ft. Lupton. Survivors include: first wife, Sue McCormick of Berthoud, CO; son, Mike (Kerry) McCormick of Platteville, CO; stepson, Jeff (Jolene) Campbell of Scappoose, OR; daughters, Kelly (Mike) Marshall of Mead, CO, and Kim (Jeff) Bonds of Berthoud, CO; sister-in-law, Jeanie McCormick of Holly, CO. Grandchildren: Heath (Maureen) Campbell, Melissa and Ian McCormick, Christopher and Emily Mudge, Shaye and Nikki Marshall, Megan, Mollie and Matt Bonds. Great-grandchildren: Sarah, Blake and Brianna Campbell. Preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and Ruth (Anton) McCormick; wife Mary Jo McCormick; brother Maynard Charles "Junior" McCormick, Jr.; and stepdaughter Cindy Campbell. Service: 1 PM Thursday, November 30th at Faith Community Lutheran Church, 9775 Ute Highway, Longmont, CO 80504. Arrangements entrusted to Paul's Funeral Service. Memorial gifts may be made to the Suicide Education and Support Services of Weld County (SESS).