Richard "Dick" Lowell Ness

Richard “Dick” Lowell Ness, 81, passed away on December 16, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on March 16, 1938 in Fargo, North Dakota to the late Harold and Violet (Olson) Ness. Among NM Law Enforcement he was considered a “Legend”. He began his career in Carlsbad, NM in 1959. He retired as a Lieutenant from Albuquerque Police Dept. where his last 7 years was in charge of the homicide division. He was very proud of his rate of solving his homicide cases which was just short of 100%. He then served two terms as the Torrance County Sheriff. After his Sheriff position, he became the Executive Director of the New Mexico Sheriff and Police Association and was a charter member of the Western States Association. He later served with the Torrance County Sheriff’s Dept. as a liaison officer and also served as a transport officer. During his illness he continuously reminded the doctors that God was in charge. His greatest love was for his family and he was so proud of each and every one. Dick is also preceded in death by his grandson, Bradley Ness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Pauline L. Ness; sons, Eugene Ness and wife Sandy, Ken Ness and Patrick Ness and wife Kathy; daughters, Neddy Turnbull and husband David and Kathy Reyes and husband Juan; brothers, Stan  and Ken Ness and sisters, Orles Nielsen, Dianne Davis and Lori Hoeke. Dick was blessed with 10 living grandchildren, Christopher Autry, Robert Turnbull, Kyle Autry, Brady Ness, Katrina Chandler, Steven Ness, Joey Autry, Rebecca Keeney, Sheila Adkins and Rachel Dean. Twenty- four great-grandchildren: Kameron, Avery, Landon AND Rein Autry; Paisley, Emerson and Gideon Turnbull; Caleb, Isaac, Emily, Josiah, Anna, Daniel and Ilana Ness; Elijah and Colette Chandler; Conor and Logan Keeney; Liam, Asher, Piper and Ethan Adkins; Thatcher and Sage Dean. . A Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 P.M. at the Harris Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, New Mexico. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 10:00 A. M at the First Baptist Church of Moriarty. Pallbearers will be Christopher Autry, Robert Turnbull. Kyle Autry, Brady Ness, Steven Ness and Joey Autry. Burial will be at the Estancia Cemetery in Estancia, New Mexico.