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1947
DIED
2010
Richard Mikkelson Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Mikkelson
Jennifer McElhannon
December 4, 2010
Dad, you have been gone almost a month. I still pick up the phone to call you. I miss you more then words can say. You will always be my Superman! Missing you everyday.
Brian Smith
November 14, 2010
We will truly miss Rick. He always brightened a room and I always enjoyed seeing him. Let me know if I can ever do anything for you or the family. God Bless, Brian and Nancy Smith
Caddie & Sue Frair
November 14, 2010
"Alison - We are so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We both worked with Rick at the CHP, here in Bakersfield. He was always smiling, happy and such a good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Melissa Tallant
November 12, 2010
Alison; I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in my prayers in the days and weeks to come. If there is anything I can do at anytime, you know how to reach me.
Love,
Melissa Tallant
November 11, 2010
Alison - I'm so very sorry! Rick was a wonderful person, lover of animals and could get any kind of stain out of the laundry! I just came across 2 papers that Rick had copied for me about 16-19 years ago, one on laundry stains and the other was on how to keep your lawn green! He was a thoughtful, helpful, giving person and he loved you more than anything in the world!!! Love, Tami Marchini
Nurse Donna Ellison
November 10, 2010
Alison-
Not only was he your funny and loving husband, but he was one of the nices guys I have ever met. It was a pleasure to get him ready for surgery a couple times. We had so much fun, you would have never known that he was nervous to have surgery. To my favorite patient ever, I will miss you.
November 10, 2010
Alison~
My heart is so sad about the passing of Rick. I know he loved you very much. He was always such a joy and I loved seeing him as a customer. I have such fond memories of him and my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Leah Schmdit
Derek and Kathy Elchlepp
November 10, 2010
Everyone in our neighborhood who you were a true friend to, will miss you very much. When Derek goes missing in action, usually I could find him at your place. I don't know where he'll go now. You were a great friend, a man of wisdom, humorous, a smiling face ALWAYS, and always there when anyone needed you. We love you and will remember you always. Love, Derek and Kathy
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