Richard L. “Doc” Dunham, 82, of rural Geneseo, died peacefully with his family next to his side, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo. Funeral services celebrating his life were held Saturday, Jan. 2, at Vandemore Funeral Home, Geneseo. The Rev. Dan Qualls officiated. Burial was in Dayton Corners Cemetery, Colona. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Bethel Assembly of God Church, Rock Island.

He was born July 21, 1927, in Imboden, Ark., the son of Walter and Lottie Mae (Riggs) Dunham. He married Esther Maria Garwood on June 15, 1966, in Green Rock. He had been employed as an electrician at McLaughlin Body Company, Moline, for over 20 years, from which he retired in 1992. He enjoyed seeing after his cows and farming. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and was Best of “buds” with his great-grandchildren.

Left to honor his memory include his devoted wife of 43 years, Esther; four children and spouse,
Cliff and Brenda Garwood, Wesley Garwood, Kathleen (Dunham) Buckallew and Bradley Dunham; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and four sisters, Clara, Mary, Ethel and Sally. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Lynn Garwood, his parents, and several brothers and sisters.