Richard Dorrin DeVose
Richard Dorrin DeVose, 89, passed away on November 13, 2017, in Reno NV, surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born on March 3, 1928, in Susanville, CA, to Raymond and Alberta DeVose. He was one of seven children, having three brothers and three sisters. In 1944 Richard joined the US Marine Corps. After he returned to Susanville, he married his high school sweetheart Nicky Anderson. Richard worked at Fruit Growers Supply Co., CP National and Lassen County Road Department.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Alberta; his brothers and sisters Harold, Lois, Hubert, Charlie, Dorothy and Helen Jeanne; and his great granddaughters Elizabeth and Katie Morgan.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years Nicky (Anderson) DeVose; his two daughters Marianne Philipenko (Harry) of Susanville, CA and Rickie Rich (Russell) of Auburn, CA; five grandchildren Jim Morgan, Karly (Kostick) Miller, Sam Rich (Jen), Rebecca Belles (Jason) and Lindsey Rich; six great grandchildren Saige Morgan, Dominic Miller, Allen Miller, Aleah Miller, Matthew Belles and Emma Belles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Walton’s Colonial Mortuary, on November 25, 2017, at 1:00 pm.
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