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:
April 9, 2023
Hi Richard, Happy Easter!!!!!! Miss you so much in 2023. I send you my love, a Easter basket with all your treats and a card. Wish we were in Arrowhead together just have to wait. Roses are Red Violets are Blue I Love You. I saw you in my dream in Hawaii!!! That was a GREAT dream thank you!!!! We looked so happy!!!! I hope you can have a great golf game up there in heaven. When I get to heaven you will know my name and you will know me and I will grab ahold of you and never let go. When I see you again in heaven. I LOVE YOU!!!!! Your Girlfriend, Lizbeth xxx0000
liz laroff says:
June 17, 2023
Hi Richard, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you so much and miss you so much. I hope you have a beautiful father’s day in heaven. Playing golf? Can’t wait until the day we can be together again!!!! Spend eternity together I hope in Arrowhead with our friends and animals. Say hello to Bob Perkins for me and Char, Roe, Lucky, Big Dog for me. To my dad and relatives and friends. Not fair we are apart. Feel like crying. When you come and get me please bring my animals. I think it would be too much of a shock at first to bring everyone. Lets go to the club for a big party to see all our friends. Then family maybe at Nachos or the backyard at my grandparent’s old home in Sunny Hills. Maybe the old Greenwood cemetery in Nebraska or Nebraska in general for our party or the Lemon Street house or maybe we can visit them all!!!! Let’s go back to Nebraska for sure and visit our usual places. I can’t wait until that day we can be together again for eternity. I love you forever. Your Girlfriend, Lizbeth xxx000
liz laroff says:
June 18, 2023
Hi Richard, Happy Father’s Day 2023 the official day. I was looking at old pictures of Hearst Castle today remember we went 3 times. I remember the first time you took me for my 39th birthday. I was so happy and excited to be there with you. I remember seeing it for the first time the Zebras the tour bus ride up the enchanted hill the 1920’s music playing. Touring all day then rest than out to dinner and back for the evening tour and the docents were there. It was a Friday night the night of my birthday. The second time we went was just as fun but I remember cuddling up after a long day and watching a good movie with you. The 3rd time was my birthday again and I loved being there with you. The times we had were so special to me. I miss you everyday and can’t wait tell we are together again. I just have to wait. A waiting game. I love you forever. Your girlfriend forever, Lizbeth xxxooo
Liz Laroff says:
July 4, 2023
Hi Richard, happy 4th of July 2023. Wish we were together in Arrowhead with our friends. I remember our first 4th of July in Arrowhead. The best 4th I ever had. I remember being on the Lake in your boat watching the fireworks over the Lake. I think Darin was driving the boat. Miss you so much grumpy bear. Can’t wait tell we are together again for eternity. I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!!!! Your girlfriend forever.Lizbeth xxxooooLiL
Liz Laroff says:
August 6, 2023
IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND LOVE WHAT A TALE MY THOUGHTS COULD TELL JUST LIKE AN OLD TIME MOVIE BOUT A GHOST FROM A WISHING WELL IN A CASTLE DARK OR A FORTRESS STRONG WITH CHAINS UPON MY FEET YOU KNOW THAT GHOST IS ME AND I WILL NEVER BE SET FREE AS LONG AS I AM A GHOST YOU CAN’T SEE.. SONG BY GORDON LIGHTFOOT ‘IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND’ HI RICHARD, MISS YOU SO MUCH THE ENDING IS TOO HARD TO TAKE. WE PLAYED THE SCENE OF THE HOSPITAL PATIENT AND VISITOR PRETTY WELL. I COULD OF DONE BETTER BUT YOU WERE DRUGGED UP. MY FEELINGS FOR YOU WILL NEVER BE GONE. STORIES ALWAYS END AND I AM JUST TRYING TO GET IT RIGHT. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD FEEL THIS WAY BUT I JUST CAN’T GET YOU BACK. HERE ON EARTH ANYWAY. UNTIL LOVE WE CAN BE TOGETHER IN HEAVEN . LOVE ALWAYS, ETERNAL YOUR GIRLFRIEND, LIZBETH