COL Ret Richard "Dick" Webb III
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COL Ret Richard "Dick" Webb III

  • December 1, 2011
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“Dear Louise and Family, Well, heaven just became a little livelier! I'm sure he and Dad are already going at it. Louise, we have so many fun...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Dennis & Kim Franchione - TX

“Louise and family, We remember Dick as always smiling and being upbeat. Our condolences to you and may God bless. Marvin and Jean Call ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Marvin and Jean Call Albuquerque

“Dick, it was great knowing you and you will be greatly missed. You always had a good laugh to share when ever you came to Dad and Mom's house. (Leroy...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Scott and Kim Schnepper - NM

“Your an awesome client Dick. I will miss you dearly. I enjoyed all the conversations we had, your encouragement, and advice that you gave me on...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Sharon Ventura - Albuquerque, NM

“Oh the fun memories at the FRA Club 200 and Dick's wonderful sense of humor. To you, Louise, my condolences. Memories of love and friendship are...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Patty Lifke - Albuquerque, NM

“Dear Ones, Hold each others' hands as you walk this journey of sadness. May the happy memories alleviate your grief. We are walking with you from...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Charlice Webb-Purves - Denver, CO

“Dick,thanks for the memories. You and Louise made our stay in Abuquerque special.Rest in peace.Love, Con and JoAnn. ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: CONRAD and JOANN COLBRTY

“Colonel Webb, you will be missed. You were a great Lobo. Many thoughts and prayers to Louise and the Webb family. ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Larry Ryan - Albuquerque, NM

“Uncle Dick, a man of honor and integrity who called everyone- from high ranking military personnel to the janitor mopping the floor-by name. You have...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Diane Soady Griffin - CO - Niece

“I heard of the passing 'The Colonel' from my mom yesterday and was shocked. I knew he was not well but with his passing so close to my father's,...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Bill (Chip) Maher - Juno Beach, FL

“Dear Aunt Louise, Rick, Cathy, Leslie and Bob~I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father; and our brother, uncle. I can only hope you are...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Beth Frey - Davenport, IA - Niece

“Dick, You will be missed at the Lobo games as well as the Lobo Ticket Office. You never came in that I did not at least crack a little smile by...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Kim Goodson - Albuquerque, NM

“Col. Webb, My daughter and I will always remember you as the guy at Lobo football practice that always had a huge smile, and a piece of candy. For...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Lee Roy L. Lucero - Albuquerque, NM

“The flag is at half staff The guns will be fired and Taps will be played And the Ranks lessened. You fought a valiant battle, winning...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Donald Yeaman - Rio Rancho, NM

“I love you Dad. I'm so happy that we we were able to spend time together not really knowing it would be the last time we looked in each other;s eyes....Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Leslie Peonio - LaVernia , TX

“I remember when my family and I were visiting in New Mexico when I was younger. My sisters and I were out on their back patio and playing on the golf...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Brooke Griffin - Colorado Springs, CO

“It makes me very sad to think I am viewing my brother on this page! What a handsome man he is. Please know that I am sending love your way and will...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Carol Bayert - Bloomington, , MN

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies we express our deepest condolences. ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Stephanie Sena - Albuquerque, NM


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Webb III, Richard "Dick" (COL Ret), Passed away peacefully on December 1, 2011. Dick was born in East St Louis, IL on July2, 1931 to Vivian and Richard Webb Jr. He moved with his family to Rock Island, IL where he attended Western Military Academy in Alton, IL. He was drafted into the Army in June of 1952 and met his future wife Emma Louise Damron at a military dance in Louisville, KY. He attended Officer Candidate School in June of 1953 at Fort Benning, GA and shortly after he graduated, he and Louise were married. His Army assignments included the 48th Medical Battalion in Mainz, Germany, an Administrator of Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, CO and U.S. Army Medical Field Service School in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his Administrative Residency at Fort Bragg North Carolina in 1962 and in 1963 he obtained his Masters Degree in Hospital Administration from Baylor University. That same year he was assigned to the 8th Field Hospital in Na Trang, Vietnam. Upon his return stateside, he was stationed in San Antonio for the second time working at Brooke Army Medical Center until 1968. In 1969 He moved his family to Bowie, Maryland where he was assigned to the U.S. Army Surgeon General's Office in Washington, D.C. In 1971 he returned to Vietnam for a year and a half and returned stateside to Edgewood Arsenal Maryland. In 1974 he moved to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri where he worked as the Assistant Administrator at General Leonard Wood Army Hospital. He retired from the Army in 1979 after 28 years of service and moved to Albuquerque, N.M. to start work as an Administrator to Lovelace Bataan Memorial Hospital. He also became an avid Lobo fan. Dick, along with his best friend Neil Larsen, would sell tickets for the University of New Mexico football program for many years while attending home and away football games. Dick loved the Lobos and he loved going to the Men's & Women's basketball games at the "Pit" with his wife Louise. When Dick retired from Lovelace in 1988 he spent his spare time on the golf course, eventually winning the New Mexico's Senior Golf Championship. He also enjoyed torturing his grandchildren at the FRA 200 swimming pool. "Don't push your sister's head under the water!" was often heard. Dick & Louise were always grateful for the friends they made at the Kirtland Air Force Base Officers Club, the Fleet Reserve Association 200 and the American Legion Post 49. He is survived by his wife Louise; his sister Carol Sue Bayert; four children: Richard Webb IV, Cathleen Ward, Leslie Peonio and husband Gus, and Robert Webb and wife Ruby. Grandchildren are Staff Sergeant Christopher Wall and wife Melissa Wall, Cathleen C. Wall, Megan Wall, Genevieve Wall and John Wall. Great-grandchildren are Jody, Lucas and Christian Villa, Ahrianna Lavigne, Marcello Wall. Services will be held Tuesday December 6, 2011 at 14:00 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque, N.M. 87112. Burial services with Full Military Honors will be December 7, 2011 at 10:30 in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Cremation has already taken place.