Richard L. Anthony

Richard L. "Dick" Anthony was born on October 24, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska to LeRoy and Daisy (Robinson) Anthony, the 3rd of 11 children and passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010, at his home in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska at the age of 69. As a young man, Dick attended Lincoln Public Schools and later was united in marriage to Beverly Tangard on March 3, 1960 in Lincoln and to this union six children were born, Rick, Sharon, Sam, Roxanne and Russell and Sheila. Together they lived in Grand Island before moving to Spokane, Washington where he was employed as a mechanic. Dick also was involved with Barnum and Bailey Circus for several years, helping to set up and tear down at various locations throughout the United States. He returned to Nebraska in 1988 and lived in Fairbury, later in Beaver Crossing where he was employed at Metro mail in Seward, retiring after 20 years. He assisted Aryds Wambold cleaning newly constructed residential homes until his health declined. Dick loved watching NASCAR events and collecting memorabilia, traveled to stock car races, demo derbys, bike shows and just about anything to do with cars and motorcycles. He loved the time spent with his family and friends. Survivors include his children and spouses, Rick and Linda Anthony, Granite Falls, WA, Sharon and Jerry Heglie, Sam and Kelly Anthony, all of Spokane, Roxanne and Darrell Hammack, Buckley, WA, Russell and Sandra Anthony, Spokane, Sheila and Scott Berry, Puyallup, WA; 16 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Susie Anthony, Portland, OR and Tom and Diana Anthony, Lincoln, Ray Anthony and Doug Anthony, both of Fairbury; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cheryl and Joe Swartz, and Pam and Steve Langston, all of Lincoln; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Calvin, Gary and Bill Anthony, a sister, Glenda Hahn, and a special friend, Ardys Wambold. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010, at Beaver Crossing Christian Fellowship Church, with Pastor Eric Wiezorek officiating. Inurnment is in Beaver Crossing Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials may be directed in care of the family. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing, is entrusted with the care and arrangements.