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Richard Gordon Payne, 77, of Vandenberg Village, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born on August 3, 1935 in Washington D.C. to John and June Payne. He grew up in Washington D.C. and Florida. At the age of 10, he moved to Redondo Beach, California. Richard received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of California at Long Beach in 1964 at which time he moved to Lompoc to work for Boeing. He then went to work in 1971 for the U.S. Government as a Civil Servant until he retired in 2005. A longtime resident of Lompoc, he was an active member of Lompoc Valley Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, served as an usher, kept meticulous Sunday School attendance sheets, and loved to go out on Saturday mornings into the community telling others about Jesus Christ.
Dick, as his friends and family knew him, was an avid bicyclist and conservationist his entire life. He was an advocate for good nutrition and inspired all of us to eat healthy. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors (spouses) include his wife of 47 years, Karen Payne of Vandenberg Village; daughters, Diane (Andy) Motter of Santa Maria and Tammy (Matthew) Jones of Lake Jackson, Texas; son, Steven (Lisa) Payne of Surprise, Arizona; and grandchildren, Robert, Timothy, Jack, Paul, Sonia, Gilbert, Melissa, Jodi and Rachel.
His parents preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at the Lompoc Valley Baptist Church, 700 East College Avenue, Lompoc 93436, with Pastor Travis Collins officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lompoc Valley Baptist School Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements are in the care of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Payne
Elizabeth and Bill Gehr
November 22, 2012
We miss you so much Richard..we miss your friendship, your wit and the crazy rides to Santa Barbara..we thank you for those rides to my doctor appointmsnts.
We miss you and the lunches we had at POLO ROCO...and the tapes of Doc Martin that you gave us to watch...You are your families angel now, watching over them...we are too...Love
Chad Dewey
October 23, 2012
I have very fond memories of Mr. Payne. Ranging from his Sunday School paper bag puppets, sleep overs, to family vacations to Sequoia and Disneyland. Mr. Payne's love for Christ was not only spoken but was lived by example in his actions. Karen, Diane, Tammy, and Steven, your husband, and father is a great man and will be missed.
God Bless you all.
Visiting in Texas
October 22, 2012
Matthew Jones
October 22, 2012
Never once did I not feel like part of the family I will miss you every day. I see your reflection im my wife Tammy, your other wonderful children and your wife. Thank you for the short time we have had together and we love you.
Thundershield Family
October 21, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
You will be in our prayers.
Michelle Travis
October 20, 2012
While I did not know you personally, I know your daughter. From the woman that she is, I can tell that you were a good and caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Bro Payne During Round Up Sunday
Dan Martinez
October 19, 2012
Karen & family,
I wanted so much to be there at the service, Dick and I spent the better part of the last 3yrs on Saturday soul winning together, we had many good conversations about the Lord and Dick talked a lot about his kids, Diane, Tammy & Steven. When he spoke of his kids, I could tell how proud he was of each of them. We all lost a good Godly man, an example for Christ and a good friend. I will always remember Dick during VBS, always up front with the kids singing along, jumping up and down with the kids. Karen, Dick found his soul mate in you, the bible says whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing. Deb & I will miss him. Praying for you.
David Wilson
October 19, 2012
Karen,
Dick was a great example of living for Christ. 1Co 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. He was a good and faithful servant. We will misss him. Praying for you.
Rich Arthur
October 19, 2012
Mrs. Payne,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and family during this time. May God hold your hand through this valley and shower you in His peace. We were priviledged to know Bro. Payne--a gentle man with a huge heart for the Lord.
-Rich/Sue Arthur & family
Joan and Mark Loebel
October 18, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and the family. We will always have very fond memories of Richard and will miss him. With love and sympathy,
Debra
October 18, 2012
Brother Payne will always be remembered as a faithful man! In everything He did!Especially for his wife and the Lord!
WIll miss him terribly!
Ceci Jaso
October 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, Karen. I will keep you all in my prayers. I am sorry thatI will be unable to attend the services as I am leaving town on Friday morning. Ceci from scrapbooking class with Sue.
Bill & Elizabeth Gehr
October 18, 2012
Our Love and support will be here for you. We will keep you in our prayers. Richard was truly our friend and we enjoyed him so much. We will miss him.
Love and Prayers
Art Moore
October 18, 2012
A wonderful friend who will be missed.
Tom & Rachel Hom
October 18, 2012
We will miss you at our NARFE meetings. Peace be with you and your family.
October 17, 2012
Our love and support will be here for you.We will keep you and yours in our prayers. Richard was truly our friend and we will miss him
Steven Payne
October 17, 2012
Love you Dad.
Katrina Mayer
October 17, 2012
To a great man, who always made me smile with his sharp wit and cleaver remarks. Your unwaivering faith & love of family and God make me want to be the best Christian I can be. My prayers to the Payne family.
Love u all, Katrina Mayer
Tammy Jones
October 17, 2012
He was the best dad ever. He was a God loving strong man all the way up to his final moment. The biggest strongest little guy you would ever meet. My sincere condolences to mom, stay strong. I love you, mom.
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