Richard Jerome Sawhill, Jr. passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was 89 years old and lived in Banning for 22 years. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, moved to California in 1963 and lived in West Covina and Burbank. He was a retired certified public accountant. He was very dedicated to his Catholic faith and enjoyed sharing it with others who were in the process of learning the faith and preparing to be received into the Catholic Church. He served for over 60 years in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) program at his home parishes. He, and his wife Mary, were known for their generosity of spirit and their willingness to help with any project or situation. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents Jerry and Madelyne; and his brother Robert. He is survived by his sisters Ann Hall and Mary Blanche Kendel; his sons, Richard J. Sawhill III, Thomas Sawhill, John Sawhill, Michael Sawhill and Timothy Sawhill; daughters, Virginia Vargas and Sr. Paula Sawhill.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, February 5th from 5pm – 8pm, with a Rosary at 7pm at Weaver Mortuary in Beaumont, CA. The funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be on Thursday, February 6th at 10am at St. Kateri Tekakawitha in Beaumont, CA. Internment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, CA will follow.
If desired, and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the R.C.I.A. program at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church at 1234 Palm Avenue Beaumont, CA 92223 “In Memory of Richard Jerome Sawhill Jr.”
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his soul and souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. St. Jude, Pray for Us.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.weaver-mortuary.com for the Sawhill JR family.
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