Aleshire, Richard
Richard Alan Aleshire, age 69, passed away on
October 12, 2020 in Palm
Springs, California. He was born November 20, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Luther and Jean (Perna)
Aleshire, who preceded him in death. Richard was a proud graduate of
St. Francis De Sales High
School Class of 1968, and
The Ohio State University, earning a BSBA in 1973 and a MSW in 1979. His 40 -year career in the field of social work, advocacy, and public health care administration exemplified his endless compassion for others. Richard was the
Director of the Family Support Program at Nationwide
Children’s Hospital from 1979-1988, Supervisor of the Weekend Crisis Unit at
Franklin County Children
Services from 1983-1984,
Executive Director of the
Dublin Counseling Center from 1984-1993, Program
Administrator with the Ohio
Department of Health’s
HIV CARE Services from
Services Program Manager at the Washington State
Department of Health from 2006 until he retired in to the National CDC/HRSA
Advisory Committee for HIV,
Viral Hepatitis, and STD
Prevention and Treatment from 2016-2019. Richard’s work in the field of HIV/
AIDS for over 25 years helped people access much needed health care and life-saving medications.
It was important to Richard that people living with HIV or AIDS were heard and active participants with health care policy and program decisions. Equally impacted were staff who had the opportunity to be part of his team, and were constantly lifted by his from Columbus he would often host beat Michigan parties. He was also a longtime season ticket holder for Ohio State Women’s for travel took him to many destinations across the
USA and around the globe.
He also enjoyed researching the places he would visit and plan his time there to take advantage of all that a destination had to offer.
Liz Trolli (John) and their
Nic Aleshire and Nic’s children, Hawk and Piper; several cousins; and many friends who will miss him greatly. For those interested in making a monetary memorial contribution in Richard’s name, NASTAD has been designated to honor his legacy. Richard always looked forward to NASTAD meetings so he could participate in Hill visits in
Washington DC or work to help make HIV medications more affordable.