Affectionately known as “Papa” or “Uncle Duck”, Richard was reunited in death with his parents Hattie and Emerich Zarek and nephew Murray Pears.
Left to treasure a legacy of precious memories are his wife of 46 years, Sharon; 4 daughters Brenda, Kelly, Krystal and Lindsay; son, Rick; five in-law children Dan, Treena, Travis, Roland and Jeremy; twelve grandchildren; one grand-daughter-in-law; Papa’s Sister Leona Pears and Nephew Warren Pears and the many other family and friends, students and athletes who enriched and were enriched by his life.
A HOMEGOING Service will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm at College Heights Baptist Church in Prince George.