Wednesday morning February 27th after a difficult battle with illness. Rick will be greatly
missed and we are heartbroken at his departure but know he rests with Christ now.
We will remember Rick and celebrate his life with a memorial service on Friday, March 8 at 2:00 PM at
Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, Co 80501. Pastor Donnie Bennett will
officiate. There will be a reception after the service at Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18
South Sunset Street, Longmont, Co 80501.
Rick was born in Detroit Michigan on October 2, 1956. He attended and graduated from
public schools in Redford Township Michigan. He joined the Army in 1974. After
boot camp he was stationed at Schofield Barracks in The 25th Infantry Division on the
island of Oahu in Hawaii. There he met and married his wife Susette in 1975. Their son
Matthew was born in 1977 on the island. Rick finished his tour of duty and they returned
to Detroit in 1978 to be near his parents before relocating in Longmont Colorado. In
1979 their daughter Stacy was born. Rick worked at various places and ended up
choosing a career at Rocky Flats in Colorado and Los Alamos National Laboratory in
New Mexico where he fit in perfectly.
Rick loved his family more than anything and had an endless desire to retire and be
back with them full time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, sports, Harleys
and most of all spending time with people. He valued and loved his many close and
dedicated friends.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Carol Williams.
Rick is survived by his loving family, His beloved wife Susette, son Matthew (Lori)
Williams, daughter Stacy (Zebulon) Atkins, sister Denise Hageman, mother in law
Rachel, numerous brothers and sisters in-law, 9 grandchildren: Elijah, Haley, Zebulon,
Jadon, Zoe, Aydan, Jacob, Mason, Logan and many nieces and nephews.
Rick loved God and went to be with Him.
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