at the age of 82 years. He was born February 25, 1932 in Terrace,
BC.
Richard is survived by his children Deborah (Bud), Kenneth (Marie), Melinda (Rod), Sandra-Ann (Randy), Cheryl (Stuart);
his friend and partner Lorraine Drummond. He is also survived by many grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews;
his brothers Leonard, Robert and Allan.
He was predeceased by his wife June Downing; his mother and father, and brothers and sisters.
Richard was a long time employee for the district of Chilliwack. He was also a volunteer fire fighter for many years. His passion was gardening and
fixing whatever needed to be fixed and sometimes even the things that didn’t need to be fixed.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 3-7pm at The Coast Chilliwack Hotel, 45920 First Ave., Chilliwack.
