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Haley -- Richard (Dick) Lee, 76, died at his home in Albuquerque, NM on June 3, 2003. Dick was born in Bennington, KS to Arthur and Mary Burris Haley. Growing up, Dick enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and athletics whenever he was not busy working on his family's farm. During WWII, he served with the US Army's 306th Infantry Regiment and earned the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal. After an honorable discharge, Dick enrolled at Kansas University where he was initiated into Sigma Phi Epsilon's fraternity. He married Phyllis Geissert from Bennington, KS while completing his business degree. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Haley of Albuquerque; daughters, Cathy"Lyn" Frank of Colorado, Teresa Myrick of South Carolina, Cynthia Haley of Alaska; three grandchildren, Jillian Frank of Colorado, Kerilyn Frank of Colorado and Aaron Chambers of South Carolina; and great granddaughter, Lindsey Nunes of Colorado. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Max Haley; son, Michael Haley; and grandson, Derrick Frank. Dick Haley was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. His presence was a shining beacon in all our lives. Cremation has taken place and interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date at Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, KS. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun June 08, 2003