Richard Durbin

Richard (Dick) Melvin Durbin, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on March 22, 2024, at home, surrounded by family whose love and prayers helped carry him peacefully into the arms of the Lord at 9:59 P.M. Richard was born in Conway, Missouri on December 30, 1932, to Leo Alfred and Nellie Josephine Durbin. He grew up in Missouri and California as a boy, and in junior high school, his family settled in Morrisville, Missouri. He received his diploma from Marion C. Early High School where he met his wife Edna (Edie) when she was only 13 years old. They married on December 2, 1951, and began a life of adventure. In the early years of their marriage, they lived in Kansas City and California, and settled in Springfield, Missouri in 1956 and Salem, Missouri in 1969. They traveled the world together, traversing Europe, cruising the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, and exploring Australia, as well as a host of other countries. After retirement from the grocery business, they moved back to Springfield (1991) to be closer to family. Dick, a golf enthusiast, belonged to the Salem (Spring Creek) Country Club in Salem, Missouri and Twin Oaks Country Club in Springfield. He spent many happy years golfing in tournaments all around Missouri and sharing his love of the sport with his wife, Edie, who was also an avid golfer. He also enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, playing poker and all kinds of card games, and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his wife, Edna (Edie); his parents Leo and Nell; two brothers, Jack and Bill; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. He is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Linda Robb (Thom) and Lisa Hester (Wes); his three grandchildren: Vanessa, Emily (Ben) and Norell; and four great grandchildren, Will (15), Quentin (14), Huck (5) and Boone (4). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral services will take place at 12:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Dragonfly Wings Foundation. Donations may be made by using the following link below: https://dflyw.org/dick-durbin-memorial-gift Donations may also be left with the funeral home, or mailed to Dragonfly Wings Foundation 2312 East Briar Street Springfield, Missouri 65804

Richard Durbin

December 30, 1932 - March 22, 2024