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Pat Richardson Obituary

Pat Richardson, 68 of Topeka passed away on Saturday, August 21st at Stormont-Vail Health Care in Topeka. She was born October 11, 1941, in Janesville, Wisconsin the eldest child of Ezra and Anne Allard. At a young age Pat moved to Topeka. She graduated from Hayden High School in 1959, and attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. She was married to Cliff Richardson on September 5, 1959, and the couple lived in Topeka. She is survived by husband of 51 years, Cliff Richardson, of Topeka, daughter Michaelle Richardson and son Jim Richardson of Richardson, Texas, son Johne Richardson of Overland Park, Kansas, daughter-in-laws Liz Richardson of Richardson, Texas, Janet Richardson of Overland Park, Kansas, Jill Sullivan of Richardson, Texas, grandsons Jake and Jack Richardson of Overland Park, Kansas, granddaughter Ricki Richardson of Overland Park, Kansas, grandsons Luke and Zachary Richardson of Richardson, Texas, and siblings Mary Lee, Mac, Kay, Margo, Debbie, Ginger, Chris, Terri, Tony and Joe, along with many extended relatives. A memorial mass was given at Mater Dei Catholic Church where the couple was married. Memorial donations may be made to the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, www.tscpl.org.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 24, 2010.

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August 30, 2010

Debbie and Ginger I am sorry for your loss. Its always nice to have an older sister to talk to. I know you will miss her.You are in my prayers
Marlene smith Burr

Sharon Tipton

August 28, 2010

Cliff,I was so sorry to read about Pat.We used to have such good times when we were so young.You were very blessed to have had Pat for 51 years & she you.May the Lord be with you at this time & give you strength. Sharon Broadhead Tipton

Mike & Dianne Lee

August 27, 2010

Cliff, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't get to know pat very well but we did spend some time in Grand Marais together when I was just a kid. We had fun trips to the beach and rowing the boat on the bay. All good memories. Mike and Dianne Lee, Arvada CO

Midland Adult Day

August 25, 2010

Cliff,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Pat will be missed.

August 24, 2010

Debbie,Ginger and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rita Boranyak Bates and John Bates

John Hagen

August 24, 2010

Cliff, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will be in my prayers.

Shara Stacks

August 24, 2010

Our love to the entire Richardson Family. We will miss you Aunt Pat.

Love - Leon Richardson
Shara, Curtis & Christopher Stacks

Dorothy McMullen

August 24, 2010

Clifford and family
May God be with you in this sad time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Liz and Brooke

August 24, 2010

Pat,
It was a pleasure getting to know you and get to take care of you. You are truly a wonderful person and will be missed greatly!
We love you

Miichael Richardson

August 24, 2010

Rest in peace aunt Pat. We will miss you.

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