Richard Dale Boothe

1936 - 2017

Richard Dale Boothe obituary, 1936-2017

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Reyers North Valley Chapel

2815 Fuller Ave Ne

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Richard Boothe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2017.

Richard "Moto" Boothe, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 11, 2017 after a courageous fight with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ellen Boothe; sons, Rick Boothe, Jeff (Wendy) Boothe and Mike (Denise) Boothe; step-sons, Scott Bylsma (Stacie Heath) and Kurt (Andrea) Bylsma; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 brother-in-law. Dick served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a dedicated employee of Rieth-Riley Asphalt/Paving for 28 years and later retired from Exxcel Asphalt. Dick and Ellen would often travel to their favorite places in the U.P. He enjoyed trying his luck at the casinos and also loved golfing. A time of visitation will be from 5-8 pm, Friday evening, September 15, 2017 at Reyers North Valley Chapel. Memorial Services including military honors will be Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 2 pm at the funeral home. Another time of visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service beginning at 1 pm. Please consider a memorial contribution in Richard's name to: Humane Society of West Michigan or Hospice of Holland.

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September 20, 2017

Ken Blakeslee

Ellen, so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. He was a good man.Love always

September 16, 2017

Tammy D

September 15, 2017

Ellen so sorry to hear of your loss. We will not be able to make it to the viewing or funeral but are sure with you in thought and prayer. Bob and Sally Zitka

September 14, 2017

Ellen, we're saddened to learn of your loss. God bless you this weekend as you mourn your husband Dick's passing and celebrate his life. We will remember you in thought and prayer. Rick and Judie Olivier

September 12, 2017

Kim Swanson

Your light will shine on for ever!

September 12, 2017

Kim Swanson

My condolences to Ellen , Rick and sons, Jeff and Wendy and family, Mike and Denise and family! Dick was a wonderful man ! I will always have a special place in my heart for him. I will remember all the good times we all had together! I know he is in a better place! R.I.P. Dick,love always and never forgotten

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