Rick loved his family and friends. He worked for twenty years as a Respiratory Therapist. He ended his career at Natures Herb in Greeley, Colorado. He was an avid Gardner and talented artist. He loved to collect and make trade beads and was commissioned around the world to make and shape ancient beads. He was involved in the rendezvous circuit with his children and dear friends for many years. Rick loved people and always had a genuine smile on his face.
He has left behind his beloved wife Sharon, mother Laverne, son Ryan, daughter Lisa James and grandkids; Kiara, Kendall, Karson, Jackson and Robbie. His Stepchildren: Jesse, Danny and Audra: grandchildren Kyree, Micah, Oriyah, Isabelle and Odeyah. Nephew Josh and Niece Kristen. Brothers Rob and Randy. Along with numerous other relatives and friends. There are too many people whom he loved and cared for to list them all. He will be greatly missed and left a legacy of love, light, caring and humor.
Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Stoddard Funeral Home.
