Richard Dick"" Joseph Minton

MINTON - Richard (Dick) Joseph Minton, Jr., 79, passed away February 05, 2009. He was born in Atkinson, Nebraska on October 17, 1929 to Rose and Richard Minton. He retired from the Navy after twenty five years of service. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty and one Brother Larry and wife Lois Minton of O'Neill, Nebraska. Also survived by six children and spouses; Rose Minton, Mardelle and Rudy Morrow, Miriam Minton, Kathy and James Ward, Tim and Melissa Minton and Colleen and Tim Burns. His beloved grandchildren who affectionately call him "Papa"; Melanie Morrow, Rebecca Minton, Michaela Morrow, Kaitlyn Ward, Angelina Minton, Brandon Ward, Timothy Brianna and Ty Minton and Riley and Lucas Burns. Dick is also survived by his in laws; Leona Hershiser and Jim and Betti Troshynski and many nieces and nephews. He also had many family and friends whom he loved dearly. He enjoyed dancing, camping and working in the garden. He was a proud member of American Legion Post # 49, VFW, AMVETS and Loyal Order of the Moose #1517. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010