I hope to be at the Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix at noon on the Summer Solstice June 21, 2023 in Richard’s memory.  He first told me about it.

Thoughts & prayers to Jannell, Ellen, Emily, Sarah & Brent.  I remember when Brent called to ask Richard for Ellen’s hand , Jannell said she picked up the  extension because she knew he would not share what was said. As we got to know him & share the girls with him I discovered what a softie he was where they were concerned.  He was a gentleman. 


Our whole family treasures the more than fifty year friendship with Richard, Janelle and Ellen.  We have so many stories and memories of hikes, dinners together, conversations, humorous moments, shared stories and visits of our two families when we lived in two different cities.   We will miss Richard always and keep Janelle and Ellen in our hearts during this time of loss.   

Love, Lucy and John

Fifty plus years of memories - Richard, your Janelle loved you dearly.  I knew you, because she and I had almost a life-long friendship.  I remember you as a brilliant man, always reading the newspaper or watching the news, loving your pup and mostly loving my dear friend, Janelle.  May you rest in peace!!

When Ellen and Brent got married, Krissy and I flew to AZ to be a part of their wedding. Even though we had rented a car, Richard met our plane and escorted us through the airport to the rental car counter to make sure we didn’t have any problems. It was the sweetest gesture!  
He was a bright, sweet man and I know he will be missed. 

Richard was intelligent, kind & had a great sense of humor.  I really enjoyed caring for him.  When he was practicing speech therapy the directions said to speak with intent.  He would ask what "with intent" means.  I knew he understood it.  He was just having difficulty finding the energy.  One day, as we were leaving the grocery store, we met a man running into the store with his shopping cart.  Richard said, "He is shopping with intent."  We both laughed.

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18 marzo, 1931 – 12 marzo, 2020

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