Rich (he dropped the “(h)ard part long ago) Austin, 73, was born in Ithaca, New York on March 24, 1947 and passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on May 15, 2020.
Our “Wizard of Happiness” leaves behind his soul mate and partner Coletta Anderson, his children Jeff Austin (Las Vegas, NV) and Sarah Austin. Along with his beloved grandchildren Ayla MaRae Barela and Xander (Xanderman) Barela. He is also survived by his former son-in-law Abe Barela; and his best friend and apprentice Mark Matson. He will be missed by numerous friends whom he loved and supported unconditionally. He touched and changed many lives and was truly the most generous and giving person. He lived his life by his precepts and will be missed immensely by everyone who knew him.
His lasting legacy that he left this world is “The Answer Is Always - MORE LOVE!”