"Our sympathy to the family of Richard. It was a pleasure to know him for many years."
In loving memory of
Richard Primrose
October 11, 1959 - April 9, 2020
Richard Primrose, 60, of Glenwood, IA, formerly of Malvern, IA, passed away on April 9, 2020 at the Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic, IA. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Malvern Cemetery. Loess Hills Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of arrangements.
The family respectfully asks that casual attire be worn and that if you have or are experiencing cold, flu or allergy-like symptoms that you not attend. Following the CDC guidelines of social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Richard Frank Primrose, the only child of Donald Ashley Primrose and Virginia Dell (Chamberlain) Primrose, was born October 11, 1959. Richard grew up in Malvern, Iowa and graduated in 1978 from Malvern Community High School. When Richard was a child, he was involved in various school activities, as well as Boy Scouts and 4-H. In 1977 Richard was awarded the state recipient for the Iowa Horticulture Project at the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Richard attended Iowa State University. In 1983 he received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and in 1994 earned his Master's degree in Public Administration. During graduate school, Richard was selected for membership in Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honorary Society.
Throughout his life, Richard's main focus was to care for his parents. He also worked as a real estate appraiser in the Ames City Assessors Office, as a licensed real estate agent in Glenwood, and as a rural letter carrier with the U.S. Mail in Hastings.
Richard resided at the family home on Lincoln Avenue in Malvern. In 2014 he relocated to Glenwood, IA, where he met a new circle of friends at the Frontline Church and at McDonald's. As a result of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he became a resident of Little Flower Haven Nursing Home, Earling, IA in 2019, and in 2020, moved to Atlantic Specialty Care Center, Atlantic, IA.
Iowa State Cyclones was Richard's passion. He also enjoyed hiking, golfing with his college buddies, antique horse saddles, potluck dinners, his father's woodworking crafts, and his mother's fruit cocktail cookies. One of Richard's hobbies was to drop in on friends, neighbors and relatives for a home cooked meal and a "good ole conversation", reminiscing about visits to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Chamberlain Cabin in Diamond City, Arkansas.
Richard passed away on April 9, 2020, at the Atlantic Specialty Care Center, having reached the age of 60 years, 5 months and 29 days. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his maternal aunt Naomi Christensen of Council Bluffs; as well as many cousins and friends.
Tributes
"Our Sympathy to the family of Richard. It was a pleasure to know Richard for many years."
"Sara and I were saddened to hear of Richard's passing. He was a pleasant, caring guy, and a good conversationalist. He showed interest in people, and always had a kind word, especially for the elderly. HIs academic success and friendly manner offered great promise for his life but struggles with Alzheimers left a tragic end. We were so sorry life dealt him such a terrible blow. "
"I met Richard here in Ames at Iowa State University. We were both students on the same dorm floor. We became friends. Richard was a really nice guy. He really enjoyed Iowa State sporting events, especially basketball games at Hilton Coliseum back in the days of Johnny Orr and the Big Eight Conference. Richard left his employment in Ames to serve as a caregiver for his father. When he moved back to southwest Iowa we remained in touch over the years. His phone calls always brighten my day. My sympathies to his family and friends. - Rick Hansen, Ames IA"
"I met Richard and his parents years ago when Richard was caring for his father. I found him very devoted to giving his dad the best he had to give him. He was a very caring person. "
"Richard worked at Jim Hughes RE when I first started there. He was ALWAYS pleasant and more than happy to show me where different files were etc.. I didn't know he had been ill. I am honored to have known him and to call him my friend. John Hausen - Villisca."
"Lots of fond memories of Richard and his parents. He loved to visit and carry on a conversation. Praying one day soon a cure is found for this terrible illness. "
"I remember Richard as a fellow student at Malvern Community School. He was at least a year behind me and fairly quiet as I recall. I also knew his mother as she was a subsite teacher at school on occasion. When I was 14 my parents bought an acreage across the road from his Grandfather Frank Chamberlain. My sympathies to his family and close friends. "
"I've known Richard since we were in Mills County Teen Club together. He was a friendly and kind guy. My deepest sympathies to his family. "