Richard "Dick" F. Alward, 72, of Shipman, passed away at 2:00 pm on Tues Jan 15, 2019 at home after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 12, 1946 in Carlinville to Lester W & Neiline "Sally" F. (Salzman) Alward.
He married Kathryn (Crone) Alward on June 25, 1971 in Jerseyville.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters & son in law; Lisa Alward of Shipman and Joan & Marc Alward-Morris of Alton and son; Richard Daniel Alward of Shipman, two grandchildren; Hannah & Noah Morris and sister; Patti Alward-Johnson of Lockport, IL.
He was a life-long farmer, who enjoyed caring for livestock, especially his flock of sheep. He enjoyed playing guitar, dancing, camping and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law Dick Johnson.
Visitation will be 4-8 pm Sun Jan 20, 2018 at Targhetta F H in Brighton with a prayer service at 4 pm.
Funeral services will be at 10 am Mon Jan 21, 2019 at St Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton with Fr Bill Kessler officiating.
Burial will be in St Denis Catholic Cemetery in Shipman.
Memorial may be made to St Alphonsus Catholic Church or Fight the Fight or St Denis Catholic Cemetery.
