Richard Pawson
September 15, 1939 ~ July 17, 2017
PAWSON- Richard Lee Pawson age 77 died at Trillium Woods on July 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Pawson; brother, James Pawson. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; children, Amanda Pawson of Kentwood, Michael Pawson of Grant, Sarah Pawson of Cedar Springs; grandchildren, Brianna Pawson of Grant, Riley Smith of Cedar Springs; brother, Thomas (Sherry) Pawson; sister, Beth Connors; sister-in-law, Betty Pawson; brother-in-law, Ken (Xe) Reith of New York; sister-in-law, Joanne (Lynn) Hilliard of Lowell; sister-in-law Geraldine (Thomas) Reynhout of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Richard proudly served in the U.S.A.F. from 1956-1962; stationed in Japan for three years as a radio operator. He was a member of Post 123 in Kent City, Michigan. He was a dispatcher for Wolverine Trucking Company and later with Wyoming Police Department as a Lein/Dispatcher Operator later moving over to Traffic Engineering Department for the City of Wyoming until retirement in 2001. A Memorial Luncheon will be held at the American Legion Post 123 in Kent City, MI on Saturday, August 12 at 1:00 PM. Dick was cremated and his ashes will be buried at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan with full honors. To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Lee Pawson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Memorial Luncheon
AUG 12. 1:00 PM (EDT)
American Legion Post 123
14111 Ball Creek Road
Kent City, MI, 49330
Leave Your Tribute Message
John and Betty Pawson were our next door neighbors on Orville Street from 1975 until each of their deaths. Richard lived next door for a couple of years, himself. I'm still living on Orville myself. My two daughters and I have many fond memories of John and Betty. Rest in peace, John, Betty, and now Richard. They're happy to have you back with them again. Mrs. Johnson
- Diane Johnson
Dear Tom and Sherry, I was sad to read of Richard's death. I have lost many loved ones, including John, but never have lost a sibling. My thoughts and sincere sympathy are with you.Wishing you peace, Lynn Plummer Trestrail.
- Lynn Plummer Trestrail
Thank you, Grant. Dick always spoke highly of you and the good times you shared working together.
- Kathy Pawson
Thank you, Cathy & Les.
- Kathy Pawson
I really appreciated Richard Pawson and all the things he did for me growing up. He was always a great listener and also gave some great advice. He was a true friend and I appreciated the 11 years I worked with him from summer help until 2001. He will be greatly missed.
- Grant Reed
Kathy, Although we haven't known each other for very long or seen each other very much we did enjoy the times that we have. Rich was such a nice, friendly guy and very welcoming to us. I want to thank you and Rich for raising such a fine young man that you have in Mike. You both have done a great job. We just wish we could've told Rich before he was gone but we didn't know. But he still knows. He's not in pain or unable to do anything anymore. He's at peace and an angel over all of us. Sincerely, Les and Cathy Bonter
- Cathy Bonter
Denise Wheeler lit a candle in memory of Richard Lee Pawson
- Denise Wheeler
Please send no flowers per wife Kathy
- kathy
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