This memorial website has been created to honor and celebrate the life of Dick Tibbetts and to honor and celebrate all the family and friends who helped fill Dick's life with joy, love and laughter.
We encourage you to share your stories, photos and tributes, allowing this memorial to be a reflection of all the joy, love and laughter Dick brought into all our lives.
A beloved husband, father and grandfather Dick passed peacefully, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by family and close friends.
Dick will be forever remembered for his charismatic personality and genuine desire to uplift and inspire those around him. Always ready with a smile and a passion to serve, Dick loved life and lived his in a big way. A friend to all and a stranger to no one, his kindness and generosity had no limits. Dick passed from this world as graciously as he lived his life, making everyone laugh and with a heart filled with love. His joyful presence will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.
There will be a memorial service at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe, on Saturday, January 2nd, at 11:00am.
Dick is survived by his beloved wife: Carole, four children; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Should you wish to make a memorial donation in Dick's honor, our family has designated Glennwood Housing Foundation. Glennwood was founded by Dick's son, Randy Larson, and is home to his grandson, Trevor Larson. Donations can be sent to: Glennwood Housing Foundation, 2130 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 or at www.glennwoodhousing.org.
Dick was never at a loss for adventure. We knew he was also a "clothes horse" One Sunday the phone rang , it was Dick excitedly saying he had just learned of a great deal where we could buy two Italian made suits for the price of one and he would pick me up in 20 minutes. Dick, I said, I don't need any suits. "Yes you do dum dum, I'v seen your suits and you need new stuff, this is a great deal and we can't miss it, I'll be there in 10 minutes, just be ready" Sure enough, off we went to Suit City Warehouse in Orange County, where they guaranteed you would look the prosperous gentleman in their suits.
Dick tried on six suits bought two, I tried on two and bought two. On the way home Dick almost turned back to buy two more suites but we were short on funds.
Next week, at a business lunch in my new suit the fine Italian made beauty began to fall apart when I stepped to the mens room and ended up with the fly zipper unraveling in my hand. I called Dick later and asked how his suits worked out. "Great although the shoulder did rip open, but I love the material"
After that episode our friend Joe Warren and I settled on a saying that stuck with Dick; "Always in charge, never in doubt, seldom right" I will miss the adventures with Dick. Jack Giacomini
