In Loving Memory Richard P. Gallagher 4/7/1921 -1/23/2010

Richard P. Gallagher, 88, died January 23, 2010, at his home of natural causes.

Richard Paul Gallagher was born April 7, 1921 in Livermore, CA., to Joseph Michael and Mary Francis (Martin) Gallagher. After graduating from high school he later served in the U.S. Navy, in WWII, after marrying his High School sweetheart, Leona, in 1941. He was a long time employee for Caterpillar tractor in the Bay Area, then later, in Gridley, where he and Leona operated Farmers Café. In 1972, Dick and Leona moved to the Intermountain area, where he purchased the John Deere dealership from Charlie King. It was there he launched the pump business, which became his main focus in later years.

His family notes: Dick loved the business of helping people. And there are few greater needs for people than water. It was hard to tell where his pump business stopped and personal time began. For it was not unusual for Dick to leave the house on service calls, weekends and holidays, rain or shine. He was always there when the water stopped. He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone he knew, especially those he helped, who were out of water.

Dick is survived by, Leona, his wife of 68 years, his daughters Phyllis Berryman, of Chico, and Linda Parker, of Burney, (son-in-law) Gregg Berryman, (son-in-law) Rodger Parker, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Johnson, Alice Bruns and Helen Kruger. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Diane Smith, brother, Francis and sister, Irene.

A Rosary will be Friday January 29 at 5:30 p.m. and a Mass will be held January 30, at 12 p.m. at our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Fall River Mills. Rev. Efren Garcia will officiate. An Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery and a Memorial Luncheon will follow at Ingram Hall in McArthur at 2 p.m.

Memorial Contributions to Lady of the Valley, 43434 Hwy 299, Fall River Mills or Charity of your choice.

Arrangements are with Allen and Dahl of Palo Cedro.