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Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 17, 2019.

Dr. Richard Bond, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, born on May 6, 1940 to the late Elfrida and Elmo Bond, passed away peacefully at home with his family in Albuquerque, NM, on January 2, 2019 after a very long and difficult struggle with ALS. Dick graduated from Pacific University in 1966 and served in the Air Force from 1966 until 1968 in Tachikawa Japan where he met his wife of 50 years, Mary. He loved his years as an Optometrist in Los Alamos, NM, until his semi-retirement in 2008 when he moved to Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Mary Chabrison Bond, and his sons, Kevin and Brian Bond (Karen), daughter, Kristen Wilcox (Scott), and 15 wonderful, lively grandchildren. All who know Dick remember him as a kind, gentle man who loved serving others in Rotary for 50 years and many community and charitable organizations. He was passionate about skiing, the beautiful mountains of New Mexico and Colorado, volunteering as a tour guide for Chimney Rock National Monument, and traveling this wonderful world. If you would like to remember Richard, a donation to the ALS society would be appreciated.

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January 23, 2019

Cathy Lemon posted to the memorial.

January 19, 2019

Rebecca Dolphin posted to the memorial.

January 18, 2019

Sharon & Olin Garrison posted to the memorial.

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Cathy Lemon

January 23, 2019

I really enjoyed Dickss company, he was kind and interesting. He will be missed. My prayers go out to Mary & her family.

Rebecca Dolphin

January 19, 2019

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Richard was a careing and loving family man. He will be missed. Becky and Pat Dolphin.

Sharon & Olin Garrison

January 18, 2019

We are so pleased we got to know Dick & Mary in Pagosa Springs, CO. Sharing many good times, stories & laughs. God's Peace, Dick.

Jo & Jerry Hannah

January 18, 2019

We are so sorry for the entire Bond family. We knew and admired Dick when we lived nearby in Pagosa Springs. He was a tireless worker who shared his love for good scotch and good wine with those who knew him. He maintained a beautiful garden for his wife, and I remember him designing and building the most amazing wooden deck on their house in Pagosa Springs. I remember his joke about Mary being older than he was because she was 60 too. (62), when they both turned 60. I know he loved his wife and children and will be remembered fondly by his many many friends.

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Kathy Cale

January 18, 2019

Mary,Kevin,Kristi and Brian my prayers and love to the entire family.Dr Richard Bond was a sweet and sincere man.he has always had a special place in my heart. Love Kathy

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