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Rick PAYNE-BELOW Obituary

The One and Only Mr. California Cleanse, Rick Payne-BeLow passed away on June 1, 2014 from Lymphoma. Rick made this transition with his brother Don by his side. Rick was born in Chicago on March 5, 1950. Attended Northern Illinois University, and University of Illinois, Chicago, received a BA in Anthropology, founded the California Cleanse, BiosProject, wrote a book Sex Herbs Rock and Soul and left us videos on Youtube. Rick was a huge activist within the gay community and wanted to help everyone on the planet learn of the California Cleanse and live healthier lives. Rick is survived by his daughter Jennifer BeLow, his brothers Don, Jim and Steve BeLow, his sister Deb Payne, nieces, nephews and his aunt Sue. He also remained close to his ex-in-laws, Marilyn Lofthouse and Stacy Pusateri. A funeral service will take place at a private residence in San Francisco on July 6 from 12 Noon-2 p.m. at 451 Burnett Ave SF, 94131. Person to contact, Jennifer (415)613-1126. "Love you, mean it, gotta go".

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Published by Press Democrat from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2014.

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Sue Schanz

June 23, 2024

Another year has gone by my dear friend, and hope you are showing my son Bruce around beyone the heavenly gates. Miss you very much and give a heavenly hug to both my sons. They both adored and admired you as much as I do, and only wish you wee all here.

Marcia Placzek

June 23, 2024

Always in my Heart. Love you Forever!

Sue Schanz

June 23, 2023

The years have passed us by, but there is not a day that goes by that I don't think or speak of you. I miss you more than words can express, and hoping you are doing your usual, helping everyone in your spiritual home. Rest well brother. Sue

Sue Lunsford

July 5, 2014

The world has lost one of the most knowledgeable health consultants I have EVER had the pleasure to work with. Rick was my friend and hanaii brother, and he was way too modest for this world. What he has done for so many can never be measured. I love and miss you Rick and I hope you and Brian are peacefully enjoying the miraculous after life you both so deserve !! I love you brother always..Sue

george galanis

July 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 30, 2014

He was the Candle...I was drawn to his Great Mind...The Knowledge he shared I hold dear and will share inlike...His Big Heart...His Compassion...I truly miss our everydays.He is missed in My--this World.. He Has Become
~Love~

Marcia Placzek

June 29, 2014

For the last 40 something years we have been Best Friends. Now we will be Best Friends Forever. I have always loved you and I will love you forever more. You were the most creative, thoughtful and loving person I have ever known. You had a way about you that always made everyone feel that they were special. But you, Richard, were the one that was special. Love you, mean it.

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