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, 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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68 responses to Richard Harlan Bond
Liz says:
February 28, 2020
To Richard-my best friend of 26 years. I wish you a walk on the milky way and continue the journey of your life in Heaven, somewhere between right and wrong, I will meet you there.
You were a shooting star across my sky. Now I am living with the memories of yesterday, always on my mind. You touched my life for a brief moment in time. A shooting star across my sky. Now I am living with the memories of yesterday, always on my mind.
Once is not enough. You will always be in the windmills of my mind. A touch of a finger, pictures in a hallway, you were my whole world. I miss you my love. See you in Heaven, wait for me there. Sleep well. Sweet prince. Love Always-Lizbeth Louise xoxo Your Girlfriend #one
Lizbeth Laroff says:
March 12, 2020
To Richard from your Girlfriend,
My life with you in Lake Arrowhead was that of a Thomas Kincade picture book. Beautiful beyond this world.
Being with you in Lake Arrowhead was the happiest I have ever been.
Meet me in my dreams. You were my dream for the past 26 years.
I love you and miss you.
Until we meet again.
I will love you forever,
Lizbeth Louise
Lizbeth Laroff says:
March 12, 2020
To Richard from your Girlfriend,
My life with you in Lake Arrowhead was like a Thomas Kincade picture book, beautiful beyond this world.
Meet me in my dreams. You were my dream for the past 26 years.
I love you and miss you.
Love you forever,
Lizbeth Laroff
Bobbi Jean Odum says:
July 16, 2021
You will forever remain in my heart.
Our memories will remain with me .
I loved you beyond words. But I decided to leave. Wish I hadn’t now because I would have been by your side til the end. I know your in a good place now and not suffering and this brings me peace. Hope to catch up with you when my time comes. Rest Easy sweet Richard Bond. I’ll never forget the day you told me no one was calling you Dick any longer. I hated that name and never used it. Remember. Much love â£ï, til then .. be ready we have a lot to talk about. You
Liz Laroff says:
May 15, 2022
Hi Richard, you have been gone two years now and I still miss you everyday. Your ashes are by me when I sleep. I miss sitting by you to watch a movie, holding your hand, getting an ice cream cone, going out to lunch. I hear our favorite songs a lot on the radio. I hope in Heaven we can be together forever. I saved all your lovely letters to me and they mean so much to me. When I read them its as if you are in the room. Thank you for the beautiful life you provided for me in Lake Arrowhead and for choosing me to spend 26 years of your life with. You are always in my heart. I am so glad we got to spend 3 hours together alone on Christmas Eve. I am sorry I was not with you the day you went to Heaven but I was not given the full story. Meet me in my dreams and when it is my time come and get me. In Heaven I will not be sharing you. God Bless Your Girlfriend, Liz Laroff xxxx0000