Dr. H. Richard (Dick) Pascoe

***FUNERAL WILL BE LIVESTREAMED ON OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE SELECT THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS TAB TO VIEW LIVESTREAM**** Dr. Richard (Dick) Pascoe died in his sleep on Friday, September 23rd. He was 86 years old and lived in Forney, Texas. His wife, Susan Miner Pascoe predeceased him. He is survived by his children: John Pascoe (Rana), Deborah Rubin (Richard), Catherine Kaminetzky (Eric), Steve Pascoe, and Michael Pascoe; and seven grandchildren. Dick is also survived by his cousin and good friend, John Grey (Linda). Dick was born in 1936 and grew up in Carroll, Iowa. His father and his grandfather were both physicians, and he became the third generation of medical doctors in his family. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, and he earned his M.D. from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He interned at Evanston Hospital and completed a residency in pathology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. As part of the navy deferment plan that existed during the Vietnam War, he was then stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California for the next two years. He moved back to the Midwest to take a fellowship in pathology at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. Following fellowship training, he joined the pathology department at Baylor in Dallas. He became the Chief Pathologist at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, at one point forming and heading his own independent lab, then merging it back with the hospital. Dick became interested in American Staffordshire Terriers while in Chicago, acquiring his first AmStaff in 1961. That was the beginning of a lifelong passion for the breed. He was a past-president of the American Staffordshire Terrier Association, and he was the founder and owner of White Rock Kennels. He was committed to changing public perceptions regarding the breed that were often fueled by misinformation. He became known for competing and winning in obedience trials with AmStaffs. He was also known for the number of champions in conformation that came out of his kennel. Dick authored two books and served as a judge in both obedience and conformation competitions at dog shows around the world. Dick was driven by mastery. Whenever something fascinated him, he would work hard to become an expert. This included playing piano, flying planes, playing chess and backgammon, practicing aikido (fourth degree black belt), learning Spanish, and making the ultimate martini. He enjoyed skiing, biking throughout Europe, and photography. He was also an early adopter and rabid fan of Apple and virtually all the company’s products. Dick had a wicked wit and a hearty laugh. He was an incredible story teller. He will be missed. His family will be receiving friends at the Max Slayton Funeral Chapel (642 N Rockwall Ave, Terrell, TX) on Saturday, October 1st beginning at 12:00 pm. The service will follow, starting roughly at 1:00 pm. The burial will take place after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to The Love Pit Dog Rescue, https://www.thelovepitrescue.org/.

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Dr. H. Richard (Dick) Pascoe

May 5, 1936 - September 23, 2022