Schweickhardt, Richard Lawrence 84, passed away with his family by his side on November 14, 2009. Born March 5, 1925, Richard was an Arizona native graduating from North High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy while serving in World War II. He later went on to graduate from Arizona State University in 1950. In 1952, he went to work for Garrett AiResearch (now Honeywell) where he worked for 34 years. Richard had many hobbies including, camping, golfing, ASU football and taking care of his garden. He also loved to take trips with friends and family. After his wife passed, he volunteered weekly at Hospice of the Valley. He is preceded in death by his wife Peggie whom he loved very much. He is survived by his sister Naoma, brother-in-law Bill, son Alan, daughters Louise, Linda and Cheryl, son-in-laws Mike and Roy, daughter-in-law Mel, 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held December 2, 2009 at 11:00A.M. at First Presbyterian Church, 402 W. Monroe Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley. www.hov.org. Published in The Arizona Republic on November 22, 2009