July 30, 2003

H. Warren Ghormley

H. Warren Ghormley, a co-founder of the famous Dick's Drive-in, died on July 19 of Alzheimer's disease. He was 85.

In 1953, Ghormley and Dr. B.O.A. Thomas decided to invest in Dick Spady's fast-food restaurant idea. A year later, the first Dick's Drive-In opened in Seattle.

Over the past half century, Dick's has been hailed as a cherished institution by locals and travel guides for its simple and affordable cheeseburger/fries/shake menu. The restaurant expanded to five locations, and established a scholarship program for its high school student workers.

Posted on July 30, 2003 8:57 AM

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