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- The Monterey County Herald (CA)
November 24, 2011
MONTEREY - Dick W. Strickland passed peacefully in his sleep on November 10, 2011, at age 87 following a brave battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Born and raised on a citrus ranch in El Centro, California, he moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1946 after his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army to join his family which had traveled north in search of cooler temperatures.
Dick spent much of his time immediately following WWII photographing the Peninsula's famous coastline and landmarks like the Witch and Ghost Trees. He also illustrated humorous cartoons inspired by late evenings with his friends at area establishments like the Crocodile's Tail and Mission Ranch.
In response to his father's demand he get a real job, Dick joined the Work Lumber Company, where he met his future wife, Nora. After the Work Lumber Company closed its doors, he joined Hayward Lumber Company, where he worked as a contractor estimator until his retirement in 1992. Despite his conservative heritage as a 14th confirmed descendant of Isaac Allerton,
Treasurer on the Mayflower, Dick had a wicked sense of humor that he exhibited right up until his passing. He was kind to animals and awoke each morning with a smile on his face. He loved good food. Dungeness crab, his wife's schnitzel and avocado were three favorites. He voted in every election and instilled in his children a strong set of values. He was an extraordinary husband, father and friend.
Dick is survived by Nora, his wife of almost 50 years; his five children, Brian, Bruce, Deborah, Karen and Marion; his four grandchildren, Meagan, Spencer, Tristan and Tyler; his great granddaughter, Madison; his brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Harriet Strickland of San Clemente; and many nieces and nephews.
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1924 - 2011 (87 years)
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