Richard “Dick” Lee Harlow

Richard “Dick” Lee Harlow, CLU, CSA, CBC, 86, was called home on Friday, November 14, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona.

Born to Frank Ivanhoe Harlow and Mildred Virginia Brown in Washington, DC in 1939. Dick was a Navy Veteran, a business owner, and fiercely devoted to his family. He cultivated his business, served the community, and raised his family in Reston, Virginia before relocating to Arizona in 2024.

Dick loved a good cigar, a fine bourbon, horse racing, and his family. He was generous, hard-working, and inspiring. He had an adventurous spirit and traveled to many exciting places both while in the service of his country and after with his beloved wife.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Ann Harlow, three children; Gael Jean Harlow, Richard “Butch” Lee Harlow, II (and daughter in-law, Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” Harlow), Melanie Anne de la Rocha (and son in-law, Jeremy Andrew de la Rocha); as well as six grandchildren; Gaelen Neile Conner (and grand-daughter in-law, Ariana Pacheco), Connor Harlow O’Sullivan, Katherine Elizabeth Harlow, Lira Lonette Cash, Kinsey Lee O’Sullivan, and Nimue Marian de la Rocha, as well as his sister, Betsy D’Iorio.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2pm at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.