Linda Lee Pryatel (better known as Lee) died 4/18/2018 in Red Bluff at the age of 67. She was born in Clinton, Missouri on December 16, 1950, the youngest of Russell Cleo Richeson and Viola Van Winkle Richeson's four children. Her parents moved to the Bay Area in 1955 and Cottonwood, California in 1968. She graduated from Red Bluff Union High School in 1969. She worked as a cosmetologist for 21 years before becoming a Tehama County employee in the Elections office in 1991, retiring in 2013. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Donald, sons David (Kellie) Pryatel of Red Bluff and Adam (Elise) Pryatel of Gerber, grandsons Logan and Duncan Pryatel plus Peyton and Mark Sulzer, brother Jerry (Cena) Richeson, sister Gloria Richeson, nephews Russell Ivan (Valerie) Richeson and George Kevin (Darci) Richeson. She is also survived by several cousins and many great nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Patricia Richeson Tomlinson and grandson Trinnity Jayden Pryatel. Lee was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Junior League assistant soccer coach. She was a cowgirl at heart and embraced the Western lifestyle. She enjoyed camping with family and friends in the Sierras and was fond of traveling. She is now on her final journey. Lee instilled an indomitable spirit in family and friends. She let it be known that life will present challenges needing to be conquered. "After you wipe your tears, stand up, dust yourself off, plant your feet, square your shoulders . . . then do your best. No matter what happens I will always love you." Following a private family graveside service, a "celebration of life" for friends, family and former co-workers will begin 1:00PM, Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road.
Published in Daily News from May 1 to May 8, 2018
