Richard Weaver Pope

With his family present, Richard "Dick" Pope of Urbandale went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2009.
Dick was the middle son born to Ray and Grace Pope on February 19, 1933 in Des Moines. He was a 1951 graduate of Roosevelt High school where he was a four-time State diving champion.
After graduation he served four years in the United States Navy before returning to Des Moines where he graduated from Drake University in 1958. That same year he married Yvonne Sorber of Perry, Iowa.
Dick retired in 1998 following 25 years of service at Farm Bureau Insurance Company in West Des Moines.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and traveling as well as spending time with his granddaughter and children.
He is survived by his wife Yvonne; children, Scott (Alison) of Adel, Julie (Bob) Parsons and granddaughter Katelyn Parsons of Johnston.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Robert and Roger.
A visitation hosted by his family will take place at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 with the service to follow at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions in Dick's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Iowa. The family would like to offer special thanks to the nursing staff at Methodist Hospital on 5 North; Brenda, Stacey, Carmen and Melissa.
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