In Memory
Richard G. “Dick” Shelton of Riverton died Jan. 16, 2007, at the age of 64.
Richard Glenn Shelton was born July 1, 1942, in Boise, Idaho, the son of Glenn and Haldis Shelton. He grew up in Napa and graduated from high school there in 1960.
He married Millicent Anne “Milli” Stream in San Jose on Jan. 10, 1970.
Mr. Shelton was a professional land surveyor and had lived in many states, returning to Riverton in 2002. He had worked for Chaudhary and Associates of Napa.
His family said he was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. They said he was family oriented and eager to help others.
Survivors include his wife, Milli Shelton, of Riverton; sons Steven Thaddeus Shelton and wife Leslie of Cheyenne, Todd Richard Shelton and wife Kelly of Napa and Timothy Paul Shelton of Gillette; grandchildren Kyler, Kendrick, Kaytlynn, Max and Alyssa; his mother, Haldis Shelton of Riverton; and mother-in-law Amelia Stream of Riverton.
He was preceded in death by his father in 2001.
Memorials may be made to the Wyoming Game and Fish Hunter Safety Program in care of Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main, Riverton, WY 82501.
James (Jim) Pearl
Dear Family of Dick Shelton,
Dick was a gentleman to me. We rode the Napa High School bus home together. Dick got off in the Hagen Road area and I later on the Monticello Road. We talked about his love of golf and sports. I was caught off guard one day on a bus ride, when Dick got very sick. He seemed to be in very good physical shape, like an athlete that works out with weights--common now, but not so much in the late 1950s!
I was not surprised when I heard that Dick made short order of a "bully" in gym class one day. Dick never made trouble, but he could "finish trouble," if it came his way.
Dick was born in Idaho; 15 years ago My Family and I moved to Idaho--good fishing, hunting, and geology! My career was with the U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA.
I am so sorry that Dick "passed on" so very early.
Please feel free to call or visit us in Northern Idaho at Hayden Lake near Coeur d'Alene.
God Bless the Family of Dick Shelton! Jim Pearl (Class of 1960) 2087721890 (July 2, 2010)