In Memory: Richard “Dick” Bond ’64, OD ’65

Richard “Dick” Bond ’64, OD ’65 died Jan. 2, 2019, at age 78, surrounded by his family after a long and difficult struggle with ALS. After graduating from Pacific, he served in the Air Force from 1966-1968 in Tachikawa, Japan, where he met his wife, Mary. He loved his years as an optometrist in Los Alamos, N.M., until his semi-retirement in 2008 when he moved to Pagosa Springs, Colo.

He was a kind, gentle man who loved serving others. He was a part of the Rotary for 50 years and many other nonprofit organizations. He was passionate about traveling, skiing, and the beautiful mountains of New Mexico and Colorado, volunteering as a tour guide for Chimney Rock (Colo.) National Monument. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary; children, Kevin, Brian (and Karen), Kristen (and Scott) Wilcox; and 15 grandchildren.