Richard Harlan Bond
January 31, 1936 - January 29, 2020
Anaheim CA
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Richard Harlan Bond
January 31, 1936 - January 29, 2020
Anaheim CA
Obituary
Richard Harlan Bond, 83, of Newport Beach, California, lost his fight with cancer on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 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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109 responses to Richard Harlan Bond
Liz Laroff says:
July 29, 2024
Hi Richard, thinking of you today.. Thinking of our three trips to Hearst Castle. How much fun I had. So grateful you took me there. We went on every tour they offered. You never complained once. You re the captain of my soul. My guiding light, my fun. Miss you so much. Getting close to the end of July. Wondering what you are doing in heaven. Can’t wait to be with you again one day. Eternal Love, Lizbeth xxx000
Bobbi Jean Odum says:
August 22, 2024
My one true love in this life time.
I will cherish the memories of being with you. Many many trips , Lake Arrowhead cabin and fun with the kids..
Our cruise with them to the Mexican Riviera was such a great time. Family gatherings and Nana was always special. I regret not being there for you during your illness but I didn’t know.. I think of you all the time and dream of you often. One day I hope to see you again .. Your always in my heart until that time..
Much love to you Richard.
You are deeply missed.
Liz Laroff says:
October 20, 2024
Thank you Bobbi Jean, Richard always spoke so highly of you. I know you were together a long time. I am sorry for your loss. I thought he had the flu and next thing I knew we are being told he had 6 months or less to live. He lived four months. I thought maybe Darin had contacted you he was sick. I know Richard told me, “you sold a lot with his company.” Richard and I were together 26 years but never lived together. I guess we were too different to get married. As far as I know he died alone unless somebody from the hospital was there. Nobody told me the end was super near. He was up in a hospital in Pasadena area so hard for me to see him as often. I heard he had the death rattle at end and nobody told me. He lost a lot of weight. I did get to spend Christmas Eve alone with him a few hours. He told me,”he always had me in his heart” which meant alot to me. I was given part of his ashes tell almost a year later. Wishing you all good things. Sincerely, LIz
Liz Laroff says:
September 22, 2024
HI RICHARD, YOU KNOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES IS, “SOMEWHERE IN TIME’ WITH CHRISTOPHER REEVE 1980. HERE ARE SOME FAVORITE WORDS FROM THE MOVIE THAT REMIND ME OF YOU AND ME. SOMEDAY IN THE PAST HE WILL FIND HER. THERE IS SO MUCH TO SAY…I CANNOT FIND THE WORDS EXCEPT FOR THESE: ‘I LOVE YOU’. WHAT WOULD I SAY TO HIM IF HE WERE REALLY HERE? FORGIVE ME. I HAVE NEVER KNOWN THIS FEELING. I HAVE LIVED WITHOUT IT ALL MY LIFE. TIME IS NOW THE CURRENCY. WE EARN IT AND WE SPEND IT. THE TRUTH IS I NOW DON’T TRAVEL BACK AT ALL, NOT EVEN FOR THE DAY. I JUST TRY TO LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF I’VE DELIBERATELY COME BACK TO THIS ONE DAY. I LOVE YOU ETERNALLY UNTIL WE MEET IN HEAVEN ETERNAL LOVE, YOUR GIRLFRIEND FOR 26 FUN YEARS, LIZBETH XXX000
bobbi odum says:
October 12, 2024
Not together when he passed. But once upon a time.
Liz Laroff says:
October 20, 2024
Dear Bobbie, I left you a reply on your last msg before this one. I am sorry of your loss of Richard. He always spoke highly of you. It all happened very quick and he was gone. Know you will see him in heaven one day. But, you will have to see me too!!! Sincerely, Liz
Liz Laroff says:
November 26, 2024
RB, happy thanksgiving 2024 I miss you so much. Song by the Beatles, ‘In My Life’ ,though I know I’ll never lose affection for people and things that went before I know I’ll often stop and think about them in my life, I love you more.” 1965. I miss you so much wish we were in Arrowhead or anywhere. Can’t wait for the day we can be together again for eternity. Your girlfriend forever, I LOVE YOU!!!! Lizbeth xxxooo
Bobbi Jean Odum says:
December 5, 2024
It’s all good Liz.
Much love
Liz Laroff says:
November 27, 2024
HAPPY THANKSGIVING RICHARD 2024. REMEMBER THANKSGIVING AT JUDY PERKINS HOUSE IN ARROWHEAD. I WAS SO HAPPY TO BE THERE WITH YOU AND THE PEOPLE. WE NEVER MADE IT TO GRACELAND. YOU SAID YOU WOULD BUILD ME/US A HEARST CASTLE IN HEAVEN. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE IT. CAN’T WAIT TO SPEND ETERNITY WITH YOU. THIS TIME WE CAN STAY AND NEVER LEAVE ARROWHEAD. ENDLESS SUMMERS. I WISH WE WOULD OF FOUND A GOOD PLACE TO WATCH THE CITY LIGHTS BELOW AT NIGHT. GONE BACK TO SANTA’S VILLAGE, GONE BACK TO THE SELZNICK PROPERTY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU PROVIDED FOR ME A DREAM LIFE/WORLD AND YOU INCLUDED ME. YOU ARE MY LIFE. SLEEP WELL SWEET PRINCE. I LOVE YOU, ETERNALLY, LIZBETH