Obituary

Richard Harlan Bond, 83, of Newport Beach, California, lost his fight with cancer on Wednesday, January 29th, 2019 at the City of Hope treatment center in Duarte, California. He was born January 31st, 1936 to Margaret and Bill in Norfolk, Nebraska. He attended Lincoln High School and went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska in 1958. He studied History and Education, and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

After graduation, he worked at JL Hudson, a retail company in Detroit. In 1959, he married JoAnne Devereaux. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Houston, where Richard worked in sales for Hamilton Manufacturing Company. An entrepreneur at heart, he tried his hand at several businesses, including the Red Baron, which was quite successful, expanding to several major cities in Texas. Richard and JoAnne had two children, Darin and Shannon, who were both born in Houston in 1967 and 1970 respectively.

In 1980, Rich moved to California, where he founded Coast Landscape, a commercial landscaping and maintenance company that is still well established today. His first major contract was in Anaheim Hills. Richard always resided within Orange County, but also enjoyed vacationing in Lake Arrowhead, eventually maintaining a residence there as well.

In addition to his business pursuits, he spent much of his leisure time playing golf, boating, gathering with buddies at the fitness club, and had a lifelong passion for driving and collecting cars, both modern and classic. He is one of very few people to have received a plaque from Cadillac for owning more than 50 in his lifetime. He also received many awards for golf, including two hole-in-one’s at Champions and in Lake Arrowhead.

His eclectic and diverse friendships speak to his relatable, easygoing, and generous nature. He had a style and demeanor uniquely his own; traditional and simple and yet youthful and hip at the same time. Nostalgic at heart, he frequently referred to himself as “just a guy from Nebraska”, traveling back to Lincoln for many years to visit his Alma Mater and watch the Cornhuskers play their homecoming game.

Although he had many virtues of a “small town” guy, Rich accomplished many great things and had a full, adventurous life. He had a strong character and was a loyal friend to many. A devoted father and grandfather, he placed great importance on providing places for family to gather and have fun. Most would agree, he is certainly one of the funniest people around. His sense of humor and sometimes unusual perspective was never in short supply. He had an amazing impact on so many lives and was an extraordinary blessing. He will be missed..

He is survived by his son Darin, daughter Shannon, and four grandchildren (Preston, Chase, Kenzie, and Colton), brother Ron, and sister Bonnie, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and Billy.

Memorial Services are scheduled with O’Connor Mortuary at 25301 Alicia Parkway in Laguna Hills, CA 92653 with a Saturday Visitation February 22, 2020 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and the Sunday Funeral Service: February 23, 2020 10:00 am.

Visitation

Date & Time: February 22, 2020 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
Phone Number: (949) 581-4300

Funeral Service

Date & Time: February 23, 2020 (10:00 AM)
Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
Phone Number: (949) 581-4300

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liz laroff says:

February 13, 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day Richard. I love you and miss you so much. You really did not like this day, but I did. Thank you for all the dinners, flowers, candy, gifts you got me all year long. I wish we were at Anderson’s for split pea soup and monte criscos etc etc. Then you buy me a ring from the gift shop then on to Hearst Castle for a few days. Lots of holding hands and cuddling up. Then our favorite mexican restaurant up there. The first time we went I was so happy. A dream trip. Thank you for all you did for me. You spoiled me. You loved the breakfasts at the hotel and talking to the other guests. I can’t wait to see you again in heaven. I hope we can relive our lives here together…the fun parts. Maybe up there it won’t matter anymore. Meet me in my dreams. Sleep well sweet prince. One day since yesterday. Eternal Love, Lizbeth xxxoooo

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Liz Laroff says:

February 24, 2024

Richard, One day since yesterday. I Love You Forever…Your Girlfriend, Lizbeth xxxoo

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Liz Laroff says:

March 3, 2024

Close your eyes give me your hand darling do you feel my heart beating? Do you understand? Do you feel the same? Am I only dreaming? Is this burning an eternal flame? I believe it’s meant to be darling. I watch you when you are sleeping you belong to me do you feel the same? Am I only dreaming? Or is this burning an eternal flame? Say my name, sun shines through the rain. A whole life so lonely and then come and ease the pain. I don’t want to lose this feeling. To: Richard Song ‘Eternal Flame’ by the Bangles. You are my eternal flame in my heart that will never fade. To our eternal flame of our glass home. beautiful street on the lake, our life, our love, places we loved to go, friends, trails, sunsets, stars in the sky, moonlight on the lake, serenity. Our pictures on our tables, out treasures, pinecones on the fireplace, birdbath to fill, boat to ride, sounds of the blue jays, chipmunks playing. pine trees, oak trees, popcorn to make, holding hands at Bill’s, french toast, eggs, toast, bacon. Trips to the market….no greeting card section for me. You in the danish isle, getting some sun, my hamster in tow, You spoiling me, diamonds shining on the lake. My christmas snow globes on my night table. One day since yesterday. My tears are for you. I look for you in the clouds now. Forever RB Love Eternal, Lizbeth xxxoo

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Liz Laroff says:

March 30, 2024

HAPPY EASTER RICHARD 2024. LIKE AN OCEAN THE EBBS AND FLOWS ARE DIFFERENT. GRIEF IS A STRANGE THING…….IT’S WITH ONE FOREVER. WHEN YOU DIED IT WAS A DEFINING MOMENT OF MY LIFE……YOU WERE MY LOVE, MY LIGHT, MY WORLD. THEN YOU WERE GONE. NO OTHER EVENT WOULD EVER AGAIN SO SHARPLY ETCH ITS MARK UPSON MY SOUL I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN IN ETERNITY. HOLDING HANDS ON MY TRAIL AND DISAPPEARING FROM THIS WORLD FOREVER TO A BETTER PLACE IN HEAVEN WITH NO SORROW AND NO PAIN. MEET ME IN MY DREAMS….YOU SAID YOU WOULD IF YOU COULD. NOTHING IS THE SAME SINCE YOU LEFT FOR HEAVEN.. WILL YOU KNOW MY NAME WHEN I SEE YOU AGAIN IN HEAVEN. ETERNAL LOVE, LIZBETH XXXOOOOO

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Liz Laroff says:

March 31, 2024

SONG I WROTE FOR RB. A ROCK STAR, A MOVIE STAR. A SHOOTING STAR, A SUPERNOVA ENTERED MY LIFE AROUND 1995. I WAS YOUNGER THAN MY AGE. CHILDLIKE. BIG EYES. ALMOND EYES, BIG HEART, SIZE 2, A RUNNER, A HIKER, LIKED TO DANCE. I WANTED TO JUST LOOK AT YOU AND NEVER SLEEP, NEVER BE APART. YOUR SOFT GOLDEN SKIN. SOFT LIPS, GOLD CHAIN AROUND YOUR NECK, MY ARM AROUND YOUR NECK. YOUR LEGS ARE MY CHAIR. YOUR GOLD BRACELET, YOUR ROLEX, YOUR CLASS AND STYLE. YOU HAIR DARK BROWN, LONGER IN THE BACK AND IT CURLED UP FUN FOR ME TO HOLD ON TO. HAPPY EASTER MY GRUMPY BEAR. ETERNAL LOVE, LIZBETH XXX000

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