Posted on 03/14/2019
RICHARD G SHEWCHUK (MARCH 24, 1934 - MARCH 11, 2019)
Richard G. Shewchuk, 84, a long-time resident of Henderson, Nevada passed away on March 11, 2019 at St. Rose Siena Hospital.
He was born on March 24, 1934 in Port Jervis, New York to Michael Shewchuk and Rose Chase. He found his soul mate and partner for life at the age of 40 when he married Sharon K. Adams of Muncie, Indiana in 1975.
Richard graduated from the Naval Academy in 1956. He went on to serve for three years in the United States Air Force. Following the military, he went on to work as a superintendent for General Motors and worked for 27 years.
In 1987, Richard and Sharon decided to move to Henderson, Nevada where he went to work for Wells Fargo main vault for 19 years. He retired in 2010.
Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon, and many life-long friends that will miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Children's Hospital.
Palm Eastern Mortuary
7600 S Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 464-8500
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