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Richard McEwen Obituary

Richard McEwen -MACON - Richard McEwen, 89, and a resident of Carlyle Place, passed away on October 23rd. -He graduated from the University of Toledo and immediately joined the U.S. Navy serving as captain of a PT boat. After duty in the southwest Pacific, he served as an instructor of Celestial Navigation at the USNR Midshipman School at the University of Notre Dame. Mr. McEwen spent his entire career in retailing and retired in 1984 as CEO of Burdines of Florida. Following retirement, he served as director on several corporate boards and as a member of the Florida Medical Review Board. During his career and even after retirement he worked tirelessly towards improvement of human relations within his community and was acknowledged for these efforts by the cities of Miami and Miami Beach, the state of Florida and the National Council of Christians and Jews. -He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Martha; a son, Michael; a daughter, Joellen; four grandsons and two great-grandsons. -There will be a memorial service at 2P.M. on Thursday, October 29 at Northminster Presbyterian Church followed by a Celebration of Life at Carlyle Place. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you make donations to the American Heart Association as an acknowledgement of his life. -Sign the online register at www.hartsmort.com -Hart's Mortuary and Crematory at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29, 2009.

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November 17, 2009

Heartfelt condolences to the entire McEwen family - I began my career at Burdines in 1979, he was one of my fondest mentors. He touched many lives with such positive blessings. He will be missed. Christine Carpenter-Mazurk

November 9, 2009

Our sincere condolences to Dick's family and hhis many friends. He was a respected memebr of our Board, and a true community leader, for many years. He will be deeply missed. Marshall Ames, Chariman of the Lennar Foundation

Herbert Hilton

October 31, 2009

My condolences to the family Herb Hilton

Kathy Welch

October 29, 2009

We send heartfelt condolences to the McEwen family. Mr. McEwen was a wonderful patient of our office and it was always a blessing to be in his company. We will miss him very much.
Dr. Kathy Welch and staff at Riverside Family Dentistry

Janet Vernell

October 28, 2009

To the entire McEwen Family,
My most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.Mr. (Dick) McEwen was a great mentor to me when I was at Burdines. His door was always open and our friendship and his mentoring went on long after including when I started my own business and he explained the "ropes" in Miami, sponsored me as a Trustee at The Miami Chamber of Commerce and was always there when a difficult decision or plain common sense or a set of fresh eyes were needed. I will miss our 38 year relationship and will always respect him for being "way before his time" on womens rights and respect for everyone. Always extended a hand of friendship and advice when asked. I will miss him as will the thousands of lives he touched.

Susan Garrison

October 28, 2009

Mike...Joe and I were sorry to hear about your father. We both know first hand how the loss of a parent can be hard to handle. You will be in our thoughts and prayers....Susan

James & Ana Senisch

October 27, 2009

We are very sorry about your lost, there is nothing that can be said to help with the pain of such, but we wish you can find some comfort on the memories you share with you dad, and the love of the rest of your family.

You are in our thoughts.

October 27, 2009

We send our love and symphathy to all the McEwins. We remember the many good times we had together at Orange Bowl activities. Those were also the golden days of Burdines. Muriel and Lew Hall

Margaret Holcomb

October 27, 2009

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

October 27, 2009

"In the re-creation, you will inherit everlasting life" Mathew 19:25-29 God will see to it that his original purpose for mankind to enjoy eternal life in an eathly paradise will be realized. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Yolanda Rodriguez (Jacksonville, TX)

Jesse Oliver

October 26, 2009

Mike, my hearthfelt condolences to you, your mother and other family members. I am happy that I had opportunities to spend time with your father and get to know him. He was a good and honorable man.

JoAl Cannon-Sheridan

October 26, 2009

Mike-So sorry to hear about your father. Sounds like a remarkable man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Kurtz Robinson

October 26, 2009

Mike, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cindy Wood

October 26, 2009

May you find comfort in knowing your dad is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Cindy Wood

Dave Nash

October 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bob Lewis

October 25, 2009

John,
Mary and I and our grown children send our heartfelt wishes and thoughts for your and your family loss of a father and fine gentleman. May you find peace and comfort at this time of sadness.
Bob Lewis and family

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