Richard Spencer Dent

Richard Spencer Dent
Richard was born in Long Beach, California, on November 23, 1946. On November 24, 2009 he was admitted at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. On December 26 he passed away at 11:20 a.m. He is survived by his wife Gloria, son Rey and family.
Richard went to High School in La Cresenta, California. After High School he signed up for the U.S. Air Force. After Basic training he was assigned to Beale Air Force Base then to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. He stayed in Clark for seven years until he was assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base in 1973. He crossed trained and became a training advisor for his squadron.
He was diagnosed of multiple Sclerosis in 1978. Richard and his wife Gloria were married for 42 years. They celebrated their 42 anniversary on December 11.
A rosary and memorial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 298 Thompson Ave., Nipomo, Ca. 93444.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Martha's Ministry St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 298 Thompson, Nipomo Ca. 93444. or Multiple Sclerosis Society: 14 W. Valero, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93101.
A rosary will be held on January 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A memorial will be held on January 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.