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Biography
Richard Vernon Shaurette
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Richard Vernon Shaurette was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Richard always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Richard was an individual who enjoyed life's challenges.
His parents were John and Verna Shaurette. Richard was raised all over the U. S. He was always able to express himself well, Richard possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, Richard was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.
Blessed with a balanced attitude, Richard was able to relate well with others. His occasional role as family mediator gave him the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Richard was raised with five siblings. He has brother Jim,sister Bonnie,brother Pat,brother Mike, and has sister Kathy. Richard had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.
When the goal of college was in sight, it became important to Richard. Again, his direct, “down to earth” approach served him well. He was able to absorb complex concepts and had an acute sense of how things worked. He was a graduate of the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. His favorite courses were psychology.
Friends and acquaintances found Richard an easy man to get to know, and those close to him would often praise his open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Richard was uncomplicated and straightforward in his relationships, which allowed him to accept people for what they were. Early in life, some of his best friends were Marine Corp buddies who are still in touch, Bill Pearson(deceased), Hertpan Jones and Manny Terminella. Later in life, he became friends with many close life long friends.
On December 7, 1963 Richard exchanged wedding vows with Julie Vandiver at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Pomona, California. A good listener with an engaging personality, Richard was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.
Very much like a kid himself, Richard identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children's personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. Richard was blessed with four children, Christine, Laura, Mark and Amy. They were also blessed with six grandchildren, Mathew, Kyle, Devin, Andrew, Jacob and Jenna.
Richard was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Richard's strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Richard was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Richard could multi-task, and he was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his work environment. His primary occupation was in Law Enforcement. He was employed for Pomona Police Department for 31 years.
Richard was an Marine Corp USMC. Richard was a cool thinker who could handle himself well in a crisis. He was in Camp Pendleton, Cuba, Okinawa, Japan, Philippines and Vietnam from 1965-1966. Richard saw action in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of a Sergeant. He received several awards including a Navy Commendation for a achievement Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Republic of Vietnam Presidential Citation. He showed leadership qualities and could make tough decisions when he was called upon to do so.
Richard enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that he did. He put this creativity toward all of his pastimes. His favorite pursuits were playing guitar and singing, oil painting, woodworking, wood carving and leather tooling. He was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Because he liked to take risks, Richard was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. He was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. In high school, Richard played football. Recreational sports included bowling, horse shoes, horse back riding. Richard was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were football.
Richard was a gifted problem solver who worked hard to help accomplish group goals. This skill made him a wonderful asset to the various groups and organizations to which he belonged. Always matter-of-fact about what needed to be done, Richard worked steadily to meet any organization's goals. Throughout his later years, Richard was an active member of the Upland Sisters Cities Association and the Retired Police Chiefs Association.
Richard was a generous man who prized that same quality in others. So it's little wonder that he was so active and giving in his community. Richard was a member of several community groups, including serving on committees for the Upland Sister City Association.
Richard held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to him. He was a member of St. Joseph's for 30 years. During that time, he was Eucharistic Minister, Confirmation teacher, infant baptism class teacher with his wife Julie for 18 years.
Travel and vacations were experiences that Richard truly enjoyed. He preferred to seek out excitement wherever he went and he was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” He was willing to leave his plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included cross country drive to Vermont and back to Sequoia National Park, San Clemente State Beach, Sedona Arizona or anywhere in his motor home.
Richard was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Richard's favorites was Tynette an old English Sheep Dog. They were best friends for 14 years. His family was rounded out by his Lilly, Sandy and Ann Bell.
When Richard's retirement finally came in October 1, 1998, he was well prepared. He used logical analysis of his retirement options in order to ensure his retirement would be fulfilling. Still, he was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. His new life involved relocating to Upland, California. In retirement, he found new pleasure in spoiling grandkids, oil painting and playing guitar.
Richard passed away on September 3, 2008 at home in Upland, California surrounded by family. Richard fought a brave battle against cancer for 7 1/2 years. He is survived by Wife Julie, brother-in-law Bill; children Christine, Laura, Mark, and Amy;grandchildren Mathew, Kyle, Devin, Andrew, Jacob and Jenna. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Richard was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Richard had a theme song written about him, it might well have been “Don't Worry, Be Happy.” He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Richard Vernon Shaurette.
Richard Vernon Shaurette
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Richard Vernon Shaurette was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Richard always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Richard was an individual who enjoyed life's challenges.
His parents were John and Verna Shaurette. Richard was raised all over the U. S. He was always able to express himself well, Richard possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, Richard was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.
Blessed with a balanced attitude, Richard was able to relate well with others. His occasional role as family mediator gave him the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Richard was raised with five siblings. He has brother Jim,sister Bonnie,brother Pat,brother Mike, and has sister Kathy. Richard had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.
When the goal of college was in sight, it became important to Richard. Again, his direct, “down to earth” approach served him well. He was able to absorb complex concepts and had an acute sense of how things worked. He was a graduate of the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. His favorite courses were psychology.
Friends and acquaintances found Richard an easy man to get to know, and those close to him would often praise his open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Richard was uncomplicated and straightforward in his relationships, which allowed him to accept people for what they were. Early in life, some of his best friends were Marine Corp buddies who are still in touch, Bill Pearson(deceased), Hertpan Jones and Manny Terminella. Later in life, he became friends with many close life long friends.
On December 7, 1963 Richard exchanged wedding vows with Julie Vandiver at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Pomona, California. A good listener with an engaging personality, Richard was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.
Very much like a kid himself, Richard identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children's personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. Richard was blessed with four children, Christine, Laura, Mark and Amy. They were also blessed with six grandchildren, Mathew, Kyle, Devin, Andrew, Jacob and Jenna.
Richard was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Richard's strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Richard was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Richard could multi-task, and he was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his work environment. His primary occupation was in Law Enforcement. He was employed for Pomona Police Department for 31 years.
Richard was an Marine Corp USMC. Richard was a cool thinker who could handle himself well in a crisis. He was in Camp Pendleton, Cuba, Okinawa, Japan, Philippines and Vietnam from 1965-1966. Richard saw action in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of a Sergeant. He received several awards including a Navy Commendation for a achievement Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Republic of Vietnam Presidential Citation. He showed leadership qualities and could make tough decisions when he was called upon to do so.
Richard enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that he did. He put this creativity toward all of his pastimes. His favorite pursuits were playing guitar and singing, oil painting, woodworking, wood carving and leather tooling. He was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Because he liked to take risks, Richard was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. He was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. In high school, Richard played football. Recreational sports included bowling, horse shoes, horse back riding. Richard was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were football.
Richard was a gifted problem solver who worked hard to help accomplish group goals. This skill made him a wonderful asset to the various groups and organizations to which he belonged. Always matter-of-fact about what needed to be done, Richard worked steadily to meet any organization's goals. Throughout his later years, Richard was an active member of the Upland Sisters Cities Association and the Retired Police Chiefs Association.
Richard was a generous man who prized that same quality in others. So it's little wonder that he was so active and giving in his community. Richard was a member of several community groups, including serving on committees for the Upland Sister City Association.
Richard held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to him. He was a member of St. Joseph's for 30 years. During that time, he was Eucharistic Minister, Confirmation teacher, infant baptism class teacher with his wife Julie for 18 years.
Travel and vacations were experiences that Richard truly enjoyed. He preferred to seek out excitement wherever he went and he was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” He was willing to leave his plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included cross country drive to Vermont and back to Sequoia National Park, San Clemente State Beach, Sedona Arizona or anywhere in his motor home.
Richard was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Richard's favorites was Tynette an old English Sheep Dog. They were best friends for 14 years. His family was rounded out by his Lilly, Sandy and Ann Bell.
When Richard's retirement finally came in October 1, 1998, he was well prepared. He used logical analysis of his retirement options in order to ensure his retirement would be fulfilling. Still, he was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. His new life involved relocating to Upland, California. In retirement, he found new pleasure in spoiling grandkids, oil painting and playing guitar.
Richard passed away on September 3, 2008 at home in Upland, California surrounded by family. Richard fought a brave battle against cancer for 7 1/2 years. He is survived by Wife Julie, brother-in-law Bill; children Christine, Laura, Mark, and Amy;grandchildren Mathew, Kyle, Devin, Andrew, Jacob and Jenna. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Richard was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Richard had a theme song written about him, it might well have been “Don't Worry, Be Happy.” He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Richard Vernon Shaurette.