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for RICHARD BUGHER
Mary Leaders-Taylor
April 8, 2014
Dear Peg, Dick, Tricia and family....I am so sorry I did not see this memorial earlier....Such an unexpected and huge loss for your family. Rick always stopped to see me and my parents when he was in Florida. He even got to join us at one of our rib cook-offs which he loved! He had such a great laugh....thinking of it makes me smile! The last time he was here it was after he reconnected with his sweetheart at his reunion. He was so happy to have found her. Your loss can never be measured, but treasure all the memories....God's peace to you all.
Godspeed My Friend - you will not be forgotten
Scott Pepp
October 9, 2013
Telluride ski trip - 1989
Scott Pepp
October 9, 2013
weekend flight / ski trip to Taos - 1990
Scott Pepp
October 9, 2013
Dec 1988 - Rich havin' fun at 40mph
Scott Pepp
October 9, 2013
Thanksgiving flight to Grand Canyon - 1988
Scott Pepp
October 9, 2013
Dec 1988 - 45 mph -1 hand -1 foot
Scott Pepp
October 9, 2013
May God grace Rich's Family (he always spoke so highly of You All), his Dear Julie, and all of his loved ones with the strength to help us understand and deal with our great and untimely loss.
Rich, I will not forget the last racquetball match I “finally” won recently! The beer YOU paid for in the loss went down “extra” easy at Applebee's that night. Likely due to the past 20+ years of matches you typically won. Or, you crushing me in any swimming race we ever did. Or, being a better barefoot water skier than all of us. The late 80's mid-morning (3am) furniture breaking (house full of spectators) wrestling match will now forevermore go down as a ‘DRAW'. You never gave (or took) an inch My Friend, and I will always love and miss that about you.
Cody and I will miss the 3 of us going out a couple times a year for your coveted All You Can Eat Crab Legs Specials. We got some “deals” Buddy!
Rich, thank you for being such a True, Honest, Tough, Competitive, GENUINE, CARING and GREAT Friend over the last 25+ years. I will dearly miss you My Friend.
Jeff Pepp
October 6, 2013
I was saddened to hear of the untimely loss of our friend Rich. I knew him through my visits to the Tempe area to visit Rich's friends Scott Pepp and Eric Knutson. I was very fortunate they shared him as a friend with me. He was quite a charismatic and friendly person. One day he flew us completely around AZ in a little weed hopper making stops in Sedona, the Grand Canyon, south to Nogales and landing back at Sky Harbor's main runway in between the big jets. Another memorable day Rich and I drove around in his new Prius and worked out at the Y for a while. He thrashed me swimming laps in the pool but we were about dead even in some hotly contested racquetball games. I'll never forget his story about jeep tours, rattlesnakes and Tic Tac's. His life may have been short but I think he lived it to the fullest.
Tim Lookabaugh
October 3, 2013
I only got to know Rich for a short period of time, as a dispatcher for the air ambulance service, I talked with him on several occasions, including late that evening hours before Our Lord called him home, my heart goes out to his family, though we have never met, Rich was a great person, a hard and dedicated worker who made my life alot easier with his work ethic and easy going attitude. His death caused me to look at my life and take each day as it may be your last.
September 21, 2013
My Dearest Richard, I praise OUR Lord for blessing my life with YOU, my priceless treasure! Thank you, My Love, for honoring me with your devotion and unconditional, deep, genuine love and for carefully choosing and gently picking me from all the other flowers in your life's path to cherish and adore for a lifetime--you rocked my world and now my life will never be the same again because you taught me how to trust, laugh, live and love again! You and the Lord will continue to be my forever everyday companions--never goodbye, My Precious Guy, only until the next time I see you (remember, you still owe me that promised Arizona 2-step dance!)Later in heaven's ballroom My Precious Gem . . . only God truly understands how deeply I am missing you and loved you! Your Sweet, Sweet Buttercup, Julie
Mike (Judy and Jacob) Mandt
September 12, 2013
To Rich's Family, friends and all that loved him, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rich and I met over 20 years ago barefoot waterskiing. Over the years we had so much fun doing things like, waterskiing, riding dirt bikes, camping and just hanging out. Rich was a great friend who was always there in good times and in bad.
Rich (I know you are listening) Thanks for all the memories and thanks for being such a great friend.
John & Tammy (Crosley) Brand
September 12, 2013
We were so saddened to hear of Rich's passing. Although it has been around twenty years since we saw him last, we both remember him as just one of the nicest guys - always kind, always fun and always smiling. We didn't know about the engagement, but are not surprised they found each other - a beautiful match. Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie, Rich's family and all of his friends.
Duncan Hannigan
September 12, 2013
I've shared too many great memories with Rich to recall just one. I will never
forget however, is his love of life and everything in it. His sense of
adventure and eagerness to try anything new allowed him to live the exciting
and carefree life he had. He's in heaven now flying around freely and trying
things no one else ever thought..... of course, buying 10 of everything
they're selling. God Speed brother, I will always miss you.
Julia Ryan-Billings
September 11, 2013
Rich was a friend of mine through the Phoenix Pilots Group. When I met him years ago, he was working on military sky diving training aircraft. He always longed to be a commercial pilot and I was not surprised when he achieved this dream. Always full of smiles and happiness, he was a joy to be around. We stayed in touch off and on over the years. I heard from him briefly a few weeks ago so I couldn't have been more shocked when I heard today of his passing. He was a truly wonderful person and will be greatly missed by his aviator friends. Our heartfelt best wishes go out to Julie and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Idy Kiser
September 11, 2013
Julie, there are no words to say. I love you and am praying for you. May God carry you through this difficult time. I hope we can talk again soon.
Idy Kiser
Davo
September 11, 2013
Going to miss you Rich. We always had a good time when we got together.
American Heart Association
September 11, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Sara Quigley
September 10, 2013
Julie, I'm so sorry for your recent loss. I hope you will find comfort knowing that your special love will always guide you. You are so special to all of us at Harris School. I will pray for you often.
Lori [Hullinger] Richhart
September 10, 2013
My thoughts n prayers to the Bugher family. Also to Julie.
September 10, 2013
Our prayers are with all of Richard's family, Julie, and friends. His love will always be felt by those of us so lucky to have known him.
Jane Brand Snyder
Gerard Hoppa
September 10, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Bugher family and Julie- we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rich was a great adventurous friend and was admired and loved by my family. His fun spirit and kind nature will be missed.
Greg Davis
September 10, 2013
My condolences to all of Rich's family... Rich and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I have many great High School memories of wrestling and hanging out with my good friend Rich!
Donna Muller
September 10, 2013
My prayers for the Bugher family. His mom was my music teacher in elementary school and didn't meet Rich until Middle School. I also send my prayers to my best friend growing up, Julie, who was looking forward to spending many years to come with her finally found soul mate!
Lola Moore
September 10, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you and the rest of the family.
Kathy Dize Jones
September 10, 2013
I spent a lot of time catching up with him at our class reunion. this is a huge loss for everyone who has known him. He was my friend since elementary school. so sorry to his family for their loss.
Jim and Marianne Platt
September 10, 2013
Dick and Peg
The heavens shal forever be bright with Richards memories. Peace and love shall fill your hearts always.
Tricia Peterson
September 10, 2013
I hope that you haunt me until I die. I miss you little brother. You will always be younger (and shorter) than me now.
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