Richard Henri Morrisette
1946-2015
December 3, 1946 - March 17, 2015
Richard Henri Morrisette, age 68, passed away on March 17, 2015 in
Boulder City, NV. He was born in New Hampshire to Henry and Deloris
Morrissette. Richard was living in Denver, CO in December of 1963 when
he enlisted in the United States Air Force to serve 5 consecutive tours
in the Vietnam War, 3 of which were volunteer. He served his country
with pride and honor for 20 years and retired as a Tech Sergeant in
December of 1983. He married Julie Ann Rothermel, the love of his life,
on December 16th 1967 in Englewood, Colorado. When Julie was just 3
years old, the two met, having told each other from as early as age 5
that they were going to get married.
Richard's face wore a constant smile, so long as he was not on camera,
an old habit formed in the military. He loved to travel, even if only to
the other end of town; he just loved to see the country he fought so
hard to protect. He was always listening to music, no matter the genre,
and his movie repertoire was just about endless. One could always find
him playing games and cracking jokes, especially on nurses and family
members. He knew when someone needed a laugh and was quick to deliver
his warm smile and laugh just as infectious as his jokes. His love for
his country was as great as that of a mother to her child, but none can
compare to his love for his grandchildren and his family who never left
his side. A member of the VFW, American Legion, Cootie, and the Moose
Lodge, as well as a strong supporter of multiple Veteran Organizations,
Richard will definitely be remembered for his kind heart and his
dedication to fully serve even those he had never met. His wish was to
be remembered as a person who forgave anyone and everyone.
Richard is survived by his wife Julie Morrissette of Boulder City, NV;
three children Gladys Mercedes Fenyves and her husband Mark of Boulder
City, NV, Patty Marie Morrissette of Colorado Springs, CO, Henry Ronald
Morrissette of Cheyenne, WY; two adored grandchildren Alexis and Blake
Fenyves, two brothers Tony Morrissette of Cheyenne, WY and Robert
Morrissette of Denver, CO; and a sister Violet.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:30 at
Hope Baptist Church 850 Ave B, Boulder City, NV 89005. Burial will
follow the service at 12:00 noon at the Southern Nevada Veterans
Memorial Cemetery 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.
To commemorate Richard and his patriotic spirit, come dressed in red,
white, and blue. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to
the Wounded Warrior Foundation in honor of Richard Morrissette. Family
and friends can sign an online memorial book at
www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com.
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Wyoming Tribune Eagle Mar 25, 2015
https://www.wyomingnews.com/milestones/richard-henri-morrisette/article_6f830026-c42c-5cc7-aba5-c80848032120.html
TSGT. RICHARD MORRISETTE U.S. Air Force, Retired Richard Henri
Morrisette, age 68, passed away March 17, 2015 in Boulder City. He was
born in New Hampshire to Henry and Deloris morrissette. Richard was
living in Denver in December 1963 when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force
to serve five consecutive tours in the Vietnam War, three of which were
volunteer. He served his country with pride and honor for 20 years and
retired as a tech sergeant in December 1983. He married Julie Ann
Rothermel, the love of his life, Dec. 16, 1967 in Englewood, Colo. When
Julie was just three years old, the two met, having told each other from
as early as age five that they were going to get married. Richard's
face wore a constant smile, so long as he was not on camera, an old
habit formed in the military. He loved to travel, even if only to the
other end of town, he just loved to see the country he fought so hard to
protect. He was always listening to music, no matter the genre and his
movie repertoire was just about endless. One could always find him
playing games and cracking jokes, especially on nurses and family
members. He knew when someone needed a laugh and was quick to deliver,
his warm smile and laugh just as infectious as his jokes. His love for
his country was as great as that of a mother to her child, but none can
compare to his love for his grandchildren and his family who never left
his side. A member of the VFW, American Legion, Cootie and the Moose
Lodge, as well as a strong supporter of multiple veteran organizations,
Richard will definitely be remembered for his kind heart and his
dedication to fully serve even those he had never met. His wish was to
be remembered as a person who forgave anyone and everyone. Richard is
survived by his wife, Julie Morrissette; three children, Gladys Mercedes
Fenyves, and her husband, Mark, of Boulder City, Patty Marie
Morrissette of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Henry Ronald Morrissette of
Cheyenne, Wyo.; two adored grandchildren, Alexis and Blake Fenyves; two
brothers, Tony Morrissette of Cheyenne, and Robert Morrissette of
Denver; and a sister, Violet. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 26, at Hope Baptist Church 850 Ave. B, Boulder City, NV
89005. Burial will follow the service noon at Southern Nevada Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.
To commemorate Richard and his patriotic spirit, come dressed in red,
white and blue. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to
the Wounded Warrior Foundation in honor of Richard Morrissette. Family
and friends can sign an online memorial book at
www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com
Published in Boulder City Review on Mar. 26, 2015
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