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Richard Alderson Obituary
Mr. Alderson was in the United States Coast Guard during WW II, serving on the same ship with the renowned boxer, Jack Dempsey. He was self-employed in the construction business. He had a very close, loving relationship with his dad, Roy.
Richard was a true gentleman who loved traveling the world and developing his own photographs. He loved French food and his favorite city was Paris and his favorite country other than the United States was New Zealand.
He is survived by long-time friends; Tom and Michele McGuire.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Louise Alderson, who passed in 2009.
Services for M. Alderson will be held on Wednesday, November 5, at 2:00 p.m. at the Shrine of Remembrance, "America the Beautiful" Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Blvd. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs.
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Linda Rose
October 23, 2019
Richard was my Dad's cousin and we stopped to visit Louise and him whenever we went to Colorado Springs. They frequently came to Amarillo to see us and my Grandparents and it was always fun. Loved his photos and stories of their travels. He was such a wonderful gentleman and always very gracious when we were in CS. Miss knowing he is still there but nearly all that generation is gone and I know he was ready to go as well in 2014.
Linda Rose
November 5, 2014
What a wonderful man and cousin, I always enjoyed talking with him. Will miss him and his gentle nature.
November 5, 2014
Very sincerely, Louise Stanley, 2nd cousin
James
October 30, 2014
My sincere condolences; may the love of family and friends help you get through this time of sorrow and grief.
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