Rick Nevett moved to Park Forest before kindergarten. He wasn't allowed to participate in the graduation ceremonies from high school because he and Van had taken off for California the last semester of his senior year. Rick needed to complete a course in order to graduate that he finished the summer after graduation.
Rick and I were married in '66 and Rick joined the Marine Corps that same year. Our first son, Richard Jr., was born in Chicago right before we left for Camp Pendleton, CA. Our second son, Sean, was born at Camp Pendleton. Rick was very fortunate that he worked at the Headquarters and was never sent to Vietnam.
After Rick got out of the military, expert shooter and honorably discharged, we started college together at a local college in Oceanside, CA. Rick graduated from SDSU with a degree in philosophy. He attended real estate school and became a realtor and broker; the youngest partner in Aalert Realty.
Rick lived primarily in Encinitas, CA and later married Libby, the daughter of the principal that hired me to teach. Small world! Rick was a very involved Dad and always attended his sons' games on Saturday. Rick died at the age of 43 of melanoma cancer three weeks before his youngest son graduated from USC.
Rick and I had remained friends until his death. We would always say that we made better friends than spouses. XO Ramona
Well, Rick and I go way back. We all thought he was one cool dude. But you had to keep an eye on him. I remember when we cut classes at East to hang out at Central. We got separated and the next thing you knew, we saw his car leaving the school with us fending for ourselves. The funny thing is, when we confronted him about it, he had such a charming way to convince us is was ok and we shouldn't get upset. He had a way with words. He was that charming when he wanted to be.
I have many great memories of Rick, from playing cards, partying together, introducing me to Ramona as Roop Johnson. The innocence and good times of youth.
Even when he got mad at me (deservedly so), I still liked him.
Rick's early passing made me realize how temporary life is and I've cherished it even more.
I saw the postings for Rick and thought I’d share this. I was at the services for Rick and, as part of a sunset ceremony, a poem of Rick’s was used as a message to those left behind.
That Sunset
It was beautiful
The last sunset
Best I’ve ever seen
That sunset
It was glorious
This night
One in ten thousand
That sunset
It started outrageous
And built stronger from there
Mixing perfectly those colors
That sunset
You may have missed it
The last sunset
But I saw it – I saw
That sunset
BTW: if you’re thinking, Rick? Poetry? I assure you, you would not be alone.
I thought RIcky Nevett was so cool when I entered my Freshman year at Rich East. I'm happy he and Ramona were together and had two boys. He left us too soon.
Ramona Velazquez (Batliner)
Rick Nevett moved to Park Forest before kindergarten. He wasn't allowed to participate in the graduation ceremonies from high school because he and Van had taken off for California the last semester of his senior year. Rick needed to complete a course in order to graduate that he finished the summer after graduation.
Rick and I were married in '66 and Rick joined the Marine Corps that same year. Our first son, Richard Jr., was born in Chicago right before we left for Camp Pendleton, CA. Our second son, Sean, was born at Camp Pendleton. Rick was very fortunate that he worked at the Headquarters and was never sent to Vietnam.
After Rick got out of the military, expert shooter and honorably discharged, we started college together at a local college in Oceanside, CA. Rick graduated from SDSU with a degree in philosophy. He attended real estate school and became a realtor and broker; the youngest partner in Aalert Realty.
Rick lived primarily in Encinitas, CA and later married Libby, the daughter of the principal that hired me to teach. Small world! Rick was a very involved Dad and always attended his sons' games on Saturday. Rick died at the age of 43 of melanoma cancer three weeks before his youngest son graduated from USC.
Rick and I had remained friends until his death. We would always say that we made better friends than spouses. XO Ramona
Jeff Friedman
Ilived on Green St around the corner from Ricky on Westwood OK guy---Jeff Friedman
John Roop
Well, Rick and I go way back. We all thought he was one cool dude. But you had to keep an eye on him. I remember when we cut classes at East to hang out at Central. We got separated and the next thing you knew, we saw his car leaving the school with us fending for ourselves. The funny thing is, when we confronted him about it, he had such a charming way to convince us is was ok and we shouldn't get upset. He had a way with words. He was that charming when he wanted to be.
I have many great memories of Rick, from playing cards, partying together, introducing me to Ramona as Roop Johnson. The innocence and good times of youth.
Even when he got mad at me (deservedly so), I still liked him.
Rick's early passing made me realize how temporary life is and I've cherished it even more.
Dennis Young
I saw the postings for Rick and thought I’d share this. I was at the services for Rick and, as part of a sunset ceremony, a poem of Rick’s was used as a message to those left behind.
That Sunset
It was beautiful
The last sunset
Best I’ve ever seen
That sunset
It was glorious
This night
One in ten thousand
That sunset
It started outrageous
And built stronger from there
Mixing perfectly those colors
That sunset
You may have missed it
The last sunset
But I saw it – I saw
That sunset
BTW: if you’re thinking, Rick? Poetry? I assure you, you would not be alone.
Veronica Painter (Garcia)
I thought RIcky Nevett was so cool when I entered my Freshman year at Rich East. I'm happy he and Ramona were together and had two boys. He left us too soon.