Dick and Colette

"Dick and Colette." In my mind those two names go together without question or hesitation. If you have Colette you have Dick, and vice versa. They are a team and always will be.

Colette has been my dear friend since she came to work at the law firm where I work starting about 20 years ago. She has long since left this firm, but we remained close. She married Dick her soulmate 12 years ago and they have been inseparable ever since. Dick and Colette are the sweetest couple you would ever want to meet. I don’t think I know any two people who are more faithful servants of the Lord.

On Tuesday night I got an email message from Colette reporting that Dick was called home to be with Jesus earlier that day. Dick was 90 years old at his passing. He did not suffer long and he was ready to go. Colette will miss him greatly but takes comfort in the knowledge that he is with the Lord.

Dick and Colette had a tradition of having Valentine’s Day dinner at the Old Country Buffet. The Old Country Buffet serves free dinner on Valentine’s to any couple that has been married for 50 years or more. Even though Dick and Colette did not officially qualify in that group, they enjoyed celebrating with others who knew the joys of a long and successful marriage. The picture above is of Dick and Colette at the Old Country Buffet last Valentine’s.

This Valentine’s Dick and Colette will not be together physically, but they will always be together in spirit.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Colette at this difficult time. You are loved by many.