Richard (Dick) Burch

Richard (Dick) Burch passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at his home in Fallbrook with his family by his side. He was born August 14, 1928 in Redondo Beach, California, the son of Paul and Minnie Burch, and the youngest of eight children.

Dick is survived by his wife, Kathleen of 61 years; two sisters, Evie and Phyllis; five children, Pebby, Sharon, Monica, Rick and Alison. He has sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Dick enjoyed many careers in his lifetime, such as owning his own gas and auto repair station, but his favorite was working for American Airlines as an AE mechanic...