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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66 responses to Richard Harlan Bond
Liz Laroff says:
May 16, 2022
Richard was my boyfriend/best friend for 26 years. My life began when I met Richard. We had a beautiful life in Lake Arrowhead,CA for 26 years where he had a wonderful vacation home by the lake. We also shared a blessed life in Newport Beach,CA for 20 years where my life still continues. He was the love of my life and I miss him everyday. We loved to go to Hearst Castle and visited three times and went to his hometown in Nebraska three times. Until we meet again Richard I love you forever. Liz Laroff your girlfriend forever.
Liz Laroff says:
May 22, 2022
“It was just another day. No one special came. Nothing unusual happened. The evening was the same. Just an ordinary day and then the phone rang. From that moment on forever everything was changed.” R. Dew M.D. About the day Richard went to Heaven by his girl friend forever, Liz Laroff xxx00 Miss you so much Richard. I picture the day I come to Heaven. You will pick me up at the bottom of the mountain. I will we walking with Jesus and the Angels. I will get in you car and hold your hand and you will take me back home to our home in Lake Arrowhead. That is where we will spend eternity together. You can golf all day. I can hike all day with my dogs. Then we can take the boat out then have dinner at the club with our friends. Then come home and curl up and watch a good movie with some popcorn. Then you surprise me with a big box of See’s candy and 2 doz. pink roses! I surprise you with a homemade pie! Remember the first pie I made you???!! Stay out of trouble in Heaven. Until we meet again. I LOVE YOU. LOVE, LIZBETH xxx00
Lizbeth Laroff says:
June 19, 2022
Happy Father’s Day my love. I Love you!!! I miss you grumpy bear. Can’t wait to see you again in Heaven. Together forever. Love Your Girlfriend Forever, Lizbeth xxx00
Liz Laroff says:
July 24, 2022
Richard, was the owner/Pres. of a large company. At one time he had 100 employees. Richard was a very generous, fun person. He loved classic cars and had many. He loved to get away on the weekends to his vacation home in Lake Arrowhead with his girlfriend Lizbeth. He loved to play golf and belonged to the Lake Arrowhead Country Club for 15 years. He won many 1st place awards. He had many friends in Arrowhead and also at the Sports Club Irvine. Evey one loved Richard. Very funny. I never laughed so hard with he and his friends at Lake Arrowhead Country Club. He was tall, handsome, great dresser. When he was sick he never looked sick. He had great hair! He was also a great decorator. He was from Nebraska and had a mid western way about him many enjoyed here. He was unique in a special way. I miss him everyday and look forward when we will be reunited in Heaven someday. We then can spend eternity together. Richard did life his way. I love you Richard. Your girlfriend of 26 years. Lizbeth xxx000
Liz Laroff says:
October 1, 2022
Hi Richard, today is October 1st 2022. It is a pretty day. Happy fall. Remember how pretty the color of the leaves where in the fall in Lake Arrowhead, on our street. Miss you grumpy bear. Can’t wait to see you again. I hope we can just pick up where we left off but be younger. Like when we first met. What do you do all day in Heaven? Can you see me? Boring here without you. Very boring. No fun. Well, happy fall 2022. I hope we can have our old life back in Heaven. My dream. Our life was like being in Heaven up in the mountains and sometimes down here too. Are you having Anderson’s split pea soup up there? Well, happy fall. I love you forever and ever. Your Girlfriend, Lizbeth xxxx0000l