Richard Frank "Dick" Lindsay

1943 - 2016

Richard Frank "Dick" Lindsay obituary, 1943-2016, Durango, CO

BORN

1943

DIED

2016

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Richard Lindsay Obituary

Richard Frank Lindsay was born in Laramie, Wyoming on August 8, 1943 to Mildred & Homer Lindsay. As a military family they moved several times but Homer took his family to Cheyenne Wy. when he deployed to Korea where he died as a POW. At the age of 12, he and his family moved to Denver, where he graduated high school. After high school, Richard attended Fort Lewis College on an athletic scholarship, where while working at the Kiva theater Richard met his future wife, Dolores. After 4 years of dating, Richard and Dolores were married on February 19, 1966 in Durango, Colorado. Shortly after they married, they moved to Denver where their first daughter arrived. Richard spent the next 4 years traveling with his family and job until he was able to relocate back to Durango, Colorado, where their second daughter was born. Richard worked for Mann Theatres, overseeing Kiva theater and the construction on the Gaslight Theatre. In 1977 he began his career as a reserve police officer for the Durango Police Department while continuing to manage the theaters. In 1979 he took a full-time position with the Durango PD. In the years following, Richard also worked part time at Durango Glass and the Rocket Drive-In. Richard worked as a police officer until 2006 when he retired as a sergeant. After retirement, Richard and his wife moved to Farmington, New Mexico where he promptly failed retirement and began work as a security officer at Sun Ray Casino where he was quickly promoted to Chief Security Officer. He spent 7 years in this position until his health no longer allowed him to continue. Richard and Dolores celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage in February. Cancer was their trial together side-by-side, where they battled until September 17, 2016 Richard peacefully passed away with his life-long love at his side.

Richard will always be remembered for his hard work, quick wit, love of family & the simple life. For Richard's greatest joy and legacy was watching his grandsons grow into amazing young men as he celebrated in each and every accomplishment each of them had. His grandson Dade was with him faithfully through his final days.

He is survived by his spouse Dolores Lindsay, daughter Debi (Mark) Schwab and Delery (Paul) Lindsay-Blocker; grandsons Scott & Gunnar Schwab, and Dade Lindsay-Blocker. Sister Viola Bazelle, Step- brother Brian Erdman, nephew Donald Bazelle, and nieces Sharleen Grabosch and Tammy Kruger,

A rosary will be recited at 7pm on Friday, September 23, 2016 in Farmington at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N Allen Ave, Farmington, NM 87401, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart in Durango, CO at 10 am on Saturday, September 24, 2016, with interment to follow at Greenmont Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make a charitable donation to the Elks Lodge in the name of Richard Lindsay

Published by The Durango Herald on Sep. 20, 2016.
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I have such fond memories of Dick and Dolores. I am saddened by the news of Dick's passing. Dolores and girls, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

John King

September 25, 2016

Thinking of you all today, wish we could have been there. Prayers for you Dolores, and to your family. Love

Brenda and Gary Davis

September 24, 2016

So sad, thoght about you all today, wish I could have been there.

Gary and Brenda Davis

September 24, 2016

Brenda and Gary Davis

September 24, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to Dick's family. I went to school with Debi and worked across the street from the Durango PD in the municipal court, where I was able to get to know the wonderful person that he was. God Bless you and your family.

Lori (Yeager) Ross

September 24, 2016

I first met Dick in La Junta where he and Delores managed the Fox theater. He also was the director of Adult Religious Ed at St. Patrick's/Guadalupe churches. He was a man who helped always and cheerfully. He will be missed.

James Koenigsfeld

September 24, 2016

sadie mares

September 24, 2016

I remember Dick well as a Durango Police Officer. I am sorry for your loss.

Sweetie Marbury
Durango City Council

Sweetie Marbury

September 23, 2016

I was deeply saddened by the news of Richard's passing. It was an honor to work with him at SRPC. My heart felt condolences to his wife, Dolores and their family.

Amy Ziesmer

September 22, 2016

Dolores and family, sending our sympathy to you all at this time. Wishing you God's peace. Sincerely, Roger and Mary Miller

Roger Miller

September 22, 2016

Dolores and Family, I am sending my sincere sympathy and condolences. Please know I am thinking about you and your family. Sending love and hugs.

Sheri Rochford Figgs

September 21, 2016

Love
& prayers for you Dolores and family.

Faye DeVilbiss

September 20, 2016

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Sep

23

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

414 N Allen Ave, Farmington, NM

Sep

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart in Durango

Durango, CO

Sep

24

Interment

Greenmont Cemetery

CO

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