Richard Frank "Dick" Weldon, Sr.

Malaga, WA

Richard Frank Weldon, Sr., 80, of Malaga, WA, died peacefully at home on June 30, 2011, after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer. Richard was born March 30, 1931, in Butte, MT to Charles Paul Weldon and Helen (Blakely) Weldon. He was born in the same home that his mother was born in. He apprenticed with his grandfather, Richard Blakely, as a Brick Mason. He worked on many brick buildings in Butte and in other parts of Montana and around the Seattle and Wenatchee areas. He was a Journeyman Bricklayer for over 50 years. In 1950, he met his sweetheart, Mary Murlene Nash. They dated for two years and were married for Time and Eternity in the LDS Idaho Falls Temple on May 29, 1952. Richard worked construction as they started their family and they often moved to find work. Their children, Terry and Richard Jr., were born in Butte. Luci and Peggy were born in Great Falls. Kathy, Tracy and Michael were born in Seattle. In 1970, he was hired by Alcoa and he moved his family to Malaga, WA. He worked at Alcoa for 23 years, before retiring for medical reasons. Richard was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in many capacities in the Church and was able to serve in the Seattle Temple for six years. He was a man of great faith and was an example of honesty and integrity for his family. During his life, he also served in the Army Reserves and as a volunteer Firefighter for the Malaga Fire Department. When asked how he was doing, he was known for his signature response, "Miserable, but thanks for asking."

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Weldon of Malaga; his seven children, Terry Schultz (John) of Cartwright, TX, Richard Weldon Jr. (Jannell) of Kirkland, WA, Luci Copp (Larry) of Boise, ID, Peggy Schott (Patrick) and Kathy Henderson (Jon), all of Wenatchee, Tracy Blount (Scott) of Covington, WA and Michael Weldon (Kelli) of Herriman, UT; and also by 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He is no longer miserable, thanks for asking.

Funeral Services begin at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at the Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints in East Wenatchee, with Grave Dedication to follow at Stemilt Hill Cemetery in Wenatchee. Visitation will be held before the Service begins. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA.