Richard Netherton Obituary

Richard D. Netherton DeMotte, IN Richard D. Netherton, age 52, of DeMotte, formerly of Crown Point, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2007 at St. Anthony Hospital. Survived by his wife Debra; son Chris (Gina) Netherton of Lake of Four Seasons; daughters: Jackie Netherton of Georgia, Julie Netherton of Palos Heights, IL; step son Johnathon Stokes of DeMotte; grandchildren: Christopher and Alexandra Netherton and Brooke Bumpass; mother Mary Netherton of Chesterton; sister Bev Blake of Chesterton; father and mother-in-law Chester (Ethel) Douthett of Crown Point; brothers-in-law Mike (Sue) Douthett of Highland, Jeff (Sherri) Douthett of Illinois, Daniel (Ria) Douthett of Illinois, Dennis (Penny) Douthett of North Carolina; sister-in-law Linda (Keenan) Tobias of Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; best friends Jerry (Kathi) Vance, Rick (Pat) Lobsiger, Billie (Ann) Vance. Preceded in death by his father Merrill and by his brother Bob. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Richard was a member of Laborers Local #41, he was retired from Gatlin Plumbing and Heating in Griffith. He was a graduate of Merrillville High School and there was nothing Rick could not fix, repair, or rehab. He enjoyed re-inventing and fabricating. White Funeral Home & Cremation Service in charge of arrangements. For information please call 219-924-4100.

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Published by The Times from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Netherton

10 Entries

Dan Walsh

March 14, 2007

All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!

Mary Ellen Bushemi Cessna

March 13, 2007

Dear Mary,

My sincerest condolences.

Kathy O'Day

March 13, 2007

To Rick's Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My husband (Chuck O'Day) worked at Gatlin with Rick. He always had good things to say about him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere sympathy,
Kathy O'Day & grandchildren

Marc Hoffman

March 12, 2007

I was lucky enough to work with Rick, He always had a new and different approach to looking at any given problem. I learned alot from him while having a pretty good time. I'll miss you Rick, Thanks for everything. I would like to extend my sympathys to the entire family, Rick will be missed .

Rick Blake (Nephew)

March 12, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Robert Super

March 12, 2007

Rick and I had many good times growing up in Merrillville, doing all neat things little kids do.That bond will always make me smile.I'll miss that phone call at Christmas time. Take care Rick and my sympathy to your family.

Dennis & Penny Douthett

March 11, 2007

We all love Rick, He will always be in our hearts and minds. For those who knew him, you have been blessed with his friendship. With all of our Love and Compassion going to Debbie and the family.

Cindy Chapman/(Maddack)

March 11, 2007

I was friends with Rick in high school and thought the world of him. He was a very nice person and I am sad to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to the family. We will be praying for you

Randall Kirk

March 11, 2007

Working with Rick was always different. You never knew what kind of inventions he would come up with.Some were creative and time saving and some were hairbrained.And he always had his dog basco with him and a safety vest on basco. Which I found very funny, as did most people on the job. In closing I wish to extend my sympathies to his family.

Bob and Mary Killens

March 11, 2007

Our deepest sympathys to all of you.

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