Death and Memorial Notice

RICHARD JOHN LESAGE
November 19, 1949
June 25, 2009
Richard (Dick) lived over 59 rich years. He died from pancreatic cancer at his home of 13 years in Sequim.
He was born to John T. and Marjorie (Close) LeSage in Long Beach, California.
After a youth of baseball, beaches and family, he met the love of his life, Mary Jo Myers, and they married in the summer of 1970, just before his senior year at St. Mary's College in Moraga, California.
He graduated with a BS in mathematics and completed his post-graduate work in education at the University of California, Berkeley.
Dick and Mary Jo spent the next 27 years in Northern California, where he taught high school math at several schools.
While teaching in Oakland, Dick co-designed a program with UC Berkeley to fast-track students into the medical field by tying the relevance of math and science to tangible medical applications.
As a member of the Golf Advisory Board for Sacramento County, Dick's lifetime love of golf was enriched by learning the business of running golf courses.
After joining SunLand Golf and Country Club, he served as captain of the Men's Club, chair of the Golf Committee, and member of the Board of Directors.
Additionally, he enjoyed a hobby of model trains which started with his father.
Even with a healthy dose of "fear of flying," Dick enjoyed trips for golf and fun, especially with friends and family.
In May, he took his last trip to the annual family get-together at Walt Disney World.
Dick is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Jo. His family includes his sister, Leta Gibbs, of Riverside, California; brothers, Robert (and Jackie) LeSage of Puyallup and William LeSage of Texas; and his aunt, Genette Mallon of Sequim.
He considered his in-laws family: father David Myers, Carolyn Garnett, Ron (and Sally) Myers and Frank (and Lisa) Myers. He also has many nieces and nephews; plus two godsons, Liam and Joey Myers.
On Wednesday, July 1, there will be a graveside service for family only at Sequim View Cemetery, followed by a Memorial at SunLand Golf and Country Club.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362.

Last modified: June 27. 2009 5:32PM