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Richard O. "Dick" Dow

Richard Dow Obituary

Richard "Dick" O. DOW Dick passed away at age 73, on June 23, 2010. Preceded in death by his life long love Janice. Dick was born on October 21, 1936 in Seattle, WA. Survived by his siblings, Joan, Darlene, Kathy, Gil and Claudia; and his son & daughter-in-law, Dick & Darla and his daughter & son in law, Debbie & Glenn; as well as his 4 grandchildren: Mariah, Taylor, Erika and Nicole and 1 great-granddaughter, Addison. Dick was a loving & devoted brother, father, grandpa & friend! Services will be held at Light of Christ Lutheran Church (Federal Way) on Sunday, July 11th at 1:00pm. Following the Service will be the "Celebration of Dick's Life" at North Shore Golf Course.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Dow

14 Entries

Donna Leishman

July 2, 2025

Here it is Dick, July of 2025 & I miss you as much today as all those years that have gone by.
I still miss you & still speak of you telling anyone who will listen to me about the fine, honest, caring man that you were. You welcomed me into home, showed me around Tacoma & Seattle & were such a gentleman.
Till we meet again my dearest friend, maybe then I can stop shedding tears for you.
Donna

Donna Leishman

July 4, 2024

Missing you so very much Dick, you became to be more then just my dearest friend but more like family, you will never be forgotten & maybe one day we will meet up again. Sending you Heavenly love & hugs.

Donna Leishman

July 2, 2022

Dick, you maybe gone from this cruel world but you will remain in the hearts of those who loved you now & forever. I to this day, speak of you & miss talking with you, I still shed tears for you even though I know you are telling me " stop that". I pray one day we will meet up again & I stop shedding mournful tears but they will be happy ones.

Donna Leishman

July 2, 2021

I am to this day missing my best friend, Dick. You became such an important part of my life, I hated just one day not having a conversation with you. I still shed tears for you my sweet friend & will till I get to see you once again in Heaven.
I can't say enough, you are the BEST.

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Donna Leishman

July 2, 2020

Dick Dow, was the very best friend I could ever have asked for in my lifetime, I met him off the internet one day & our friendship grew over time, he became my voice of reason when I was going through an emotional upset, he always gave me such good advice. He welcomed me to come visit where I was so pleased, he showed me many points of interest while there & to his good friend, Gary. What can you say about this man that hasn't been said before? Dick was the BEST. I never will forget you & all you meant to me.
Donna

Gary Fennell

July 12, 2010

Dick was a very special friend. He was a confidant. I could tell him things I would tell no one else. We confided in each other with the confidence that what we said would go no further. We trusted each other completely.He was also a very caring and generous person. years ago a North Shore restaurant employee that we knew was battling brain cancer. Dick discovered she put together hanging baskets to sell. Now Dick had plenty of pots and baskets full of flowers and really didn't need any more. Regardless, good old Dick bought three anyway. He just wanted to make her fell better. His most endearing quality, as you all know, was his sense of humor. He made everyone around him laugh. you would laugh until your face hurt. It just felt good being with him. We were golfing buddies. We roomed together on all of our golfing trips, which at times was quite an experience. He was a snorer, so I would throw things at him to get him to turn over onto his stomach. He would wake up and wonder how in the heck all those socks, extra pillow, and the occasional sandal got in his bed. Other times, he would wake up in the middle of the night with agonizingly painful leg cramps. The first time it happened, he was writhing and moaning on the floor and I thought he was habving a heart attack. Scared the heck out of me. Dick was my favorite golfing partner. I would rather have played golf with him more than anyone else. Rest in peace my friend.

Orencia Family

July 11, 2010

Dear Dick, Darla and Family,

We know how hard these times are for all of you. We hope you will get comfort in the knowledge that we are grieving with you and that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shirley Oehlstrom

July 10, 2010

I come to know Dick through my friend, Donna,...he was so kind & gentle, & the first time I saw his smile, it lite up a room. I never got to meet him in person, talked with him through the webcam & was so glad to know he brought sunshine back into Donna's life. He will be missed so very much in this ole world, his type of kindness, honesty & integrity are hard to find. May God be with Dick's family to comfort them during their time of loss.
Shirley Oehlstrom

Donna Leishman

July 9, 2010

Dick was the very best friend I have had in life, he was always there for me, he walked into my life one day ( as we had meet off the internet ) & made the sun shine again for me. He gave me advice, he gave me comfort when things were tough, he made me smile again, he gave me something that will remain deep in my heart till the day I meet up with him again. I know he is telling me now, "stop shedding tears, I am fine, I will see you again one day". I love you my friend, always & forever.
Donna

Debbie Duncan

July 9, 2010

Dick was a wonderful man who brought smiles to everyone. He had a kind heart and warm smile. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he now rest in peace. My thoughs and prayers are with the loving family he's left behind.

July 8, 2010

Dick, Darla and Family we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dave and Karla Mace

Bob and Boni Brown

July 8, 2010

Dick was a wonderful Friend! He was always there to talk to, and to Laugh with. We are fortunate to have called him friend. We will always cherish many happy memories of a very special man. May his family always remember how much they were loved, and how many people loved him.

Kathy Melton

July 8, 2010

My brother Dick was full of fun and mischief. He loved to tease. He would "box" with us...and he would always win! If we were going to win...all four of us kids would have to jump on top of him and fight with all our might...he wasn't going to give into any of us. A corner phone booth was his hideout...and we knew it. We would run all around it until he would just about give up and come out....and then we would lock him in! Ahhhh! Those were the days! Hershey Bars were one of his favorites...and it was one of the few times we were allowed to engage in eating all the chocolate we could hold in our stomachs! He always bought the big giant bar and he would hide it ; usually, in the phone booth. We had to play the game for as long as he wanted it to last....but it was "all so worth it!" Made that chocolate taste twice as good. As past on...we lost contact; however, we finally reconnected in our "Later years." We did have a great time at our lunches... A Great time to remember and find out how we all recalled our youth as well has our present. We will all miss you. Once again, you had to be the first...no one was going to beat you anywhere! BYE for now Dick! Meet you in the "Phone Booth in the Sky!" And don't forget the Giant Chocolate Bar!!! Love 'till the ocean wears rubber pants! Kathy

Sharalee Froehlich

July 8, 2010

Dick was a man full of life and brought smiles to all he encountered. He was always there to listen and give advise from his heart. He was encouraging, giving and a loving man. My condolenses to his family, I know you will miss him deeply. I wish you all god's speed in healing your broken hearts. He will live on in your heart and memories.

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