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In Memory

Richard Dunn - Class of 1956

Richard Jay Dunn, 58, of Bennington, died Tuesday, March 5. 1996, at the Veteran's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Ut., of cancer. He was bom Feb.3, 1938, in Montpelier, the son of James Rowel and Winifred Kearl Dunn. He received his education in the Bear Lake Schools, graduating from Montpelier High School in 1956. Richard joined the United States Navy. While serving theaircraft carrier USS Constellation ICVA64) on Feb. 22, 1977, after 20 years, eight months and 18 days of honorable services Richard was transferred to the Fleet Reserve. Service awards and commendations awarded included four Good Conduct awards, National Defense Service medal, four Vietnam Service medals, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal and four Navy Unit Commendations. Richard's military service included. heavy attack aircraft, fighter, and helicopter squadrons, as well as duty aboard aircraft carriers. After retirement from the service Richard returned to Bennington where he enjoyed being near family and friends. His favonte pastime included fishing and quilting quilts to give to grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Surviving is his loving wife, Imogene of Bennington and daughters, Loretta and Rodney Park of West Point, Ut., Winnie Lee and Mark Moulton of Ogden, Captain Kathryn and Kenneth Coon of Virginia, Richelle Correa of Salt Lake City, and Carol McCollum of Durand, Mi.; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; six brothers and two sisters  James and Barbara Dunn of Montpelier, Harvey Dunn of Salt Lake, and Camille Dunn of Lewiston, Ut., Shirley Dunn of Salt Lake, Alvero and Sue Dunn of Bennington, Lois and Arlain Long of North Salt Lake, Clinton and Mary Dunn of Bennington, Eyvonne and Dennis Long of Clearfield, Ut. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Kathnne; and granddaughter, Heidi Coon. Funeral services were held March 9 at the Bennington LDS chapel with Bishop Nield officiating. Bunal was in the Bennington Cemetery with VFW Honor Guard rendering Taps.