Please know that our thoughts and sympathies are with you.
Marv and Marj Dietrich

John and I are so sorry to hear about Marc's sudden death.  We have really only known him through Christmas cards over the years from Ann and Jack.  We were all in UN medical school together---and still have fond memories of those days.  Our sympathy, love and prayers go out to his precious family.
Sincerely,
Kay Roberts

To Ann and Jack:   I didn't know of this tremendous and awful loss and am so sorry.  I know your grief is profound.  I am so sorry!  What a wonderful young man he must have been!  May you continue to find comfort with friends and family!

Jack and Ann,
We just received your Christmas card and we were so sad to learn of your tragic loss. Know that we are holding you and your entire family in our hearts and prayers. Marc sounded like a wonderful young man and I know he will be missed by all who knew him.

I was Mark's research assistant at CSU, also one of his psychology students. Mark was a wonderful person, he always made me laugh and I truly enjoyed being around him. He always talked about his family and how great they were, especially his daughter. Mark will be missed by all who knew him.

Jack and Ann,  We were so sorry to hear of your son's death through the Vances.  What a tragic accident.  Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kirsten and Tess, I am so sad to hear about Marc.  Words can't express my sorrow for you. You are in my prayers.   
Love, Deb Midgarden

Kirsten, Tess, Kerri and family, Ann, and Jack -- 
I'm so very sad to learn of Marc's passing. Perhaps I should think of him most clearly as a fellow youngster romping around Casper, since we all spent years doing that, but I don't. I think of him with you, Kirsten, that brief time before the two of you went back east. I think of how light of being he was, how fun and upbeat and in love -- hmm, and un-little brotherish! I think of your wedding, which Lily and I were so lucky to help you celebrate. Where we got to see you, Kerri, and your family, and you, Ann and Jack. I think of how comfortable I felt when I heard you, Kirsten, and Marc had moved back to CO and were only a shortish drive away -- sometime there'd surely be a visit.  I think of how happily I learned of Tess's birth, and of how solid the world seems as life swiftly moves itself along. Indeed, there is a large empty space in the current now. Namaste Marc. Thank you for your light. ... your family is always welcome here in the Springs.

I had the great pleasure of working with and getting to know Marc @ CSU. I worked under him as an undergraduate completing group study and intern experience. He was also assisting me with applying to graduate school currently. Marc was a great mentor and a wonderful wonderful person. I am very saddened by your loss.

Marc,
Thanks for being a great teacher, mentor, and friend. I miss you already.
Love,
Dave

Dear Kirsten,
Marc sounds like an amazing man, I am sorry that I didn't know him.  I am so sorry to hear of this devastating loss. You and Tess (and Marc's family) are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Di

Dear Kirsten,
I am so sorry for your loss.  You and Tess are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jen

we are sincerely sorry to hear of your loss. we shared the icu with you that weekend. our prayers and thoughts are with kirsten and tess . i know the lord is looking after marc and my brother. we are here, if you need anything. (970)388-2556. god bless.

Kirsten:  I don't know what else to say except that our family sends lots of love to yours during this difficult time.  Love, Sara

Dear Kirsten,
My deep felt condolences to you and your family.  You are in my prayers and God bless you with strength and perseverence at this time.
Priya

Kristen and family,
 I would like to express my deepest sympathies regarding your loss. Caring for Marc was an honor. You have a very special family and your in my prayers.  Lori Rn

Kirsten, I'm so sorry to hear that Marc passed away. My heart goes out to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you, Tess and Marc's family. If there is anything at all that I can do please let me know.

My condolences. It has been since High School since I have seen Mark. I was saddened to hear of this tragedy. May you be watched over in your time of need.

Dear Jack and Ann,
I am so sorry I never met Marc, his wife and daughter. He sounds like a very special man, husband, and father.   I had no idea we lived in the same city.  I have great memories of your family, visits to Nebraska and Wyoming,   and our high school years.  Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Words are so inadequate at a time like this. 
What a shock,  Please know you are all in our prayers, and accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.
 Cathe and Butch Smith

In my entire life I have never met a person who possessed as many good qualities as did Marc Richard. As graduate students at CSU, we worked on many projects together and I always marveled at his unique ability to combine seriousness and dedication with a good sense of humor. He also had a calming and soulful presence that captivated others and in group situations, whether inside or outside of the classroom, he never failed to emerge as the spiritual leader. I will always cherish the time I spent with Marc and feel fortunate to have shared these experiences with him.
What a sweet person.
Peace,
Geoff

Dear Kerri, Dr and Mrs. Richard, and Marc's family,
I just learned of Marc's death. What a shock it must be for you all.  My srongest prayers are being said for you all in hopes that they can lift you from this time of grief.  
Love,
Kathy

To the entire Richard family,
I am so sorry for your loss.  My heart is heavy to hear about Marc's early departure from this world.  I am sure he will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grief.  
Love,
Anne Fish
""...and may the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.""  Philippians 4:7

Dear Kirsten,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Marc. He was a delightful young man, and I am very, very sad to learn of his death. I remember spending an evening with you and Marc with my husband, Geoff, when Geoff was a PhD student in the CSU psych dept. I know Geoff has always thought very highly of Marc. 
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Tess.
Peace,
Shirley O'Shea

I knew Marc because of my frienship
with his sister Keri.  I am sad to hear the news.  The world has lost a good man.  My condolenscences to the family.
Much Love,  Michelle Guerrie 
(formerly Michelle Young)

Words seem so inadaquate to express the sorrow we feel about Marc's death.  May your hearts be filled with peace and comfort from those who surround you.  We send you thoughts of peace and courage.  All of our love

I learned of Marc's passing through an old friend from Semester at Sea.  ""Light Marc"" as we called him (there were several Marcs/Marks on the trip) and I traveled throughout the South Pacific for two months in the summer of 1997. He was well-liked because he could make people smile either through kindness or jokes.  33 is too young, but I'm touched to hear he died while doing something he loved.  
My condolences to Kirsten and Tess
Sincerely,
Taylor Kay

Kerri,
I just want you to know I am thinking about you.  Take care of yourself my friend.
Beth

To the entire Richard family --
Our hearts are broken for you, and we pray that God will give you the strength and grace you need to get through this terrible time.
Though I primarily thought of him as ""Kerri's little brother,"" my mother always said Marc was one of her very favorite preschoolers from her years of teaching at Shepherd of the Hills.  Take comfort knowing how many lives Marc touched during his short time in this world...and continues to touch through the gracious decision to be an organ donor. 
Blessings and peace to you all,
Allison Broumley Griffin

Kirsten, Tess, and the Richard Family:  
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy for your tragic loss.  Having worked with Marc and Kirsten, I was able to experience their magnetic personalities and truly enjoyed sharing stories of adjusting to parenthood and the excitement of welcoming a new family member with Kirsten (and baby clothes!).  Please know there are many holding you close in heart with open arms who truly share in your loss. You continue to be in our family and hearts at Mountain Crest.  Kirsten, please let me know if there is something I can do to help, Claire and myself are always here for you and Tess.  With sincere love.  Treena

Kerri & family, Dr. & Mrs. Richard,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dear Richard Family, 
My heart aches so deeply for all of you. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for Marc's loss and for your pain. The Youmans family  will always treasure Marc and all of you. Please know that you have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. 
""The Lord bless you and keep you; 
The Lord make His face to shine on you,
And be gracious to you; 
The Lord lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace."" 
~Numbers 6:24-26
Love, 
Kristen Youmans

Dear Richard family, 
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Marc.  My memories of him are as a happy guy going to Crest Hill and trying to stay far away from the gaggle of preteen girls at his house.  
Over the years Kerri has  shared with me her wonderful stories of Marc's wedding, Kirsten and Tess.  After reading his Obituary and the comments on this site, he clearly lived and died loved.  Well loved.
On behalf of myself, my parents and Vince, we all send our love, prayers and condolences.
Angie Sidwell Allen

Marc Richard was my psychology teacher last fall.  He was probably my favorite teacher.  I remember that he explained evolution using Mystique from x-men. (I still use his explanation whenever I have to explain it to anyone else.)   He offered extra credit to anyone who could make him laugh with psychology related humor.  There are so many things about his class that I treasure, and even though I barely knew him, I was really upset when I heard about his passing.  He always had stories about his wife and daughter.  He talked about them with such love and affection, and I think that's why his lessons have remained so vivid in my memory.  Sometimes you don't have to know someone personally to recognize that that person is extraordinary.  I think everyone in his class of about 200 students recognized that in Marc Richard.  My heart goes out to his family.

I feel blessed to have known Marc the last several years. He was such an incredible guy, a person that virtually everyone liked. He had this incredible way about him. His calm demeanor and laid-back style, his humbleness and self-deprecating humor, his warm smile, his laugh and great sense of humor--those qualities meant that when you met him, you instantly liked him and wanted to get to know him better. And when you interacted with him, you immediately felt relaxed and at ease, and would usually end up walking away with a smile on your face. He just had a way of touching people, really connecting with them. I know I am a better person for having known Marc. 
I remember when Marc first approached me about potentially taking courses at CSU back in 2003. He was thinking he might like to go into graduate school, but really wasn't sure what he wanted to do at that point. He was just looking to take a course or two, and then go from there. More than anything, he just wanted to get back into the classroom and learn. From that very first meeting with him, it was obvious that Marc had real passion for learning--a deep-rooted intellectual curiosity, one in which he was fascinated by, and wanted to better understand, virtually everything around him. It was clear to me that he should be taking a graduate-level course rather than an undergraduate course. So I invited him to take my graduate course on Human Learning and Memory. It's in that context that I first got to know Marc. That semester, he decided to apply to our graduate program in Cognitive Psychology, ultimately enrolling in the fall of 2004.
But life is full of ironies. I taught Marc about cognitive psychology. But Marc, in a number of ways, by example and in the way he carried himself, taught me about life. In death, he continues to do so. I think he would be very pleased to know that, for his love and passion for learning was all encompassing. Yes, he loved to learn. But he had a genuine love for teaching, too. No matter what the topic or life lesson it was that he learned, he was driven to pass on that knowledge and those life lessons to others. And, of course, he'd often do it in some special way that only Marc could come up with. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Kirsten, Jack, Ann, if there's anything at all that we can do now or in the future, please know that we're only a phone call away. Marc was part of our little family in the A-wing basement. He was liked, loved, and greatly respected by all of us. So if you ever need help with anything... help with child care or whatever... even someone to mow the lawn!... we're here. Seriously, we're here.
Take care,
Ed DeLosh

Kerri and family,
We are so shocked and sorry about this tragedy.  We were able to follow things from a distance and were thinking of Marc all of the time.  We know you are so close as a family, and we hope that you can draw strength from each other.  if there is anything at all we can do please let us know.
We love you lots,
Gisela, Dave, Max, and Arthur

We were blessed to have known Marc and have him touch our lives. He will be missed and the world has lost a wonderful man. 
Marc taught us, by example, how to live life with a smile and to love the people that are close to our hearts.  We will continue to allow Marc to touch our lives and guide us with his passion for life.
We look forward to spending more time together and sharing our memory of Marc and getting to know Tess as she grows up.
Wishing you peace and comfort.

To Marc's Family:
I first heard of Mark when I overhead two of my College Composition students comparing notes on their respective PSY100 classes.  One young man declared his instructor, Marc, ""cool and funny--but a good teacher.""  I recalled this later when I began working with Marc in the spring on integrating writing into his courses.  Whenever I spoke with him or visited his classes, I saw evidence of what a great teacher he was.  I met with Marc and one of his colleagues at the end of the semester, to debrief and prepare for fall '08.  He was self-deprecating, not giving himself nearly enough credit for all he had learned about teaching and done with his students this past academic year.  But he was so eager to keep learning and growing.  And I so looked forward to working with him again.  Nothing I or anyone can say can touch the depth of your loss.  I just wanted you to have another testimony to the fact that Marc touched many lives and was making a difference.  How wonderful that his organs might live on in someone else.  I'm not surprised that he wanted to make such a contribution.  May peace be with you at this sorrowful time.
Laura Thomas, CSU English Department

May happy memories and God's presence comfort you now and always.  The world has lost a truly worthy and giving man.  We grieve with you, Joyce and Wayne Keim

We are so terribly saddened by Marc's death.  We have very fond memories of spending time with Marc.  The boys, especially, enjoyed leg wrestling with him when they were little guys.  We are all blessed to have had him in our lives.  Those who were closer to him than we were must be feeling a profound loss.  We're thinking of you and sending you our sincerest condolences.  Much love, David Giesler and Family

To the entire Richard Clan - 
You are definitely in our thoughts, and wish we could be there for long, huge hugs and shared tears.
My belief is that there is a reason that dear loved ones are taken suddenly from us, but the frustrating part is not really knowing that reason.  Hold on to each other, and don't hold the tears in, or you'll explode (that's what my grandma used to say).
Come spend some quiet time on the East Rosebud.  Believe me, it helps.
Love to everyone!
Mike, Marci, Eric, Anna & Noah Dye
Mary Ellen Mangus

Dear Kirsten, Tess, Kerri, Uncle Jack and Aunt Anne, I can't begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Marc was always such a funny guy. I remember one of the last times he came to Albuquerque, he was going to attend a fraternity function but forgot his dress socks. He was about to go wearing dress shoes without socks when I offered the ones I had on. He put them on and went to his party laughing about wearing dirty socks. We are going to miss him greatly, please keep in touch. 
Love, Alan Giesler & Family

My thoughts are with you and yours at this time of loss.  I would like to extend great sympathy to Kerri, whom I remember fondly from High school and UW.  You are in my thoughts,
Andrea Zuchowski Burrows

Kerri and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. 
All my love
Julie

Kirsten, Tess and Family,
Our condolences go out to all of you.  He will be missed by all.  Again sorry for your loss.
            Love Always,
              Roy, Jenny, Darien, 
              and Anthony Gibbens

Dear Kirsten and Tess, 
My memories of Marc include the gentle and calm approach he had with the residents he helped while working at Mtn. Crest.  Although we didn't work directly together, Marc was always someone that I had great appreciation for.  He treated people with respect, was helpful, funny, and genuine.  I could tell that you two were a very special couple. Kirsten, I know that everyone's loss is different, but I know that what you're going through right now is very hard.  I experienced the loss of my husband when I had very young children.  It's truly the most difficult thing to face in life.  People say time will heal and you will be OK.  The blessing is that this is true; although it is not always easy.  My thoughts are with you and Tess.  I hope that you cherish all of the wonderful things about Marc and share incredible stories with Tess.  Your love will continue forever and even when you hurt, may you also find peace and comfort in knowing that you had a great opportunity to share Marc's life and special moments.  May your beautiful little girl help you laugh and continue to provide remembrances of Marc.  He will be in your heart forever.  I have thought of you many times over the past week or so and will continue.  Rest, take care of yourself, and hug Tess a lot.  
With all my best to you and your family ~ Liz Westers

Goodbye Marc.  Thank you for your guidance, friendship, and certainly all the laughs.  I wish I had the chance to know you better.  
I have no doubt that those whose lives were touched by Marc will make their mark upon this world, and will do so in his memory.

Marc,
I wish we could have hung out one last time. You were and will always be an inspiration to me. I will forever cherish the memories we shared.  You were a great man, and you will be missed dearly by all.
The Inquisition

Dear Kirsten, Tess and the Richard family,
I've known Marc for so many years as the cute, ornery little brother of my dear friend Kerri.  I feel so blessed to have gotten to see him in February with Ker in NYC -- Still cute, still so clever and I loved talking with him about his research.  What touched me was the joy he took in parenting with you and the stories of his amazing little girl Tess.  What a good man he was.  I know he will be fiercely missed.  I am so sorry for your loss.  
With love,
Teri Whitman

Oh Dearest Kerri and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart is with you. Sending you much love, Ruthi

Dr. Richard & family,
While I never knew Marc, we were in Colorado & heard about the lightning strike that killed Marc's friend, not knowing that there was another person involved. When I received Marc's obit at the Casper Journal, I made the connection to the news we heard in Colorado.
I'm so sorry for your incredible loss. I pray you find comfort & peace during this most difficult time.
Kerri, I almost feel like I know you because your dad always kept me updated on your journalism studies, etc. I would tell him to encourage you go to into another field. If you are in journalism, I hope it's going well for you.
Dr. R. -- as a former patient, and I know I speak for others too, we really miss you!!!
God's blessings to all of you.

I'm very sorry to hear of this Kerri. My thoughts are with you and your family. m. mustoe

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Marc Vernon Richard

4 noviembre, 1974 – 30 julio, 2008

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