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Ron Richard Obituary

Ron Richard

Ron, 72, passed away on Dec 2, 2012 at his home in Shoreline, WA. He was born in Seattle on June 6, 1940 to Grace and Fred Richard, Sr. Ron was survived by his brother Fred and his wife Alyne of Seattle, son Brian and his wife Jennifer Foil of Hattiesburg, MS, daughter Sandy Jones, her husband Morgan and their 3 children, Isobelle, Henry, and Gracie of Spokane, WA and his longtime companion Evelyn Holtzendorf of Shoreline, WA. Ron was the founder and owner of Industrial Rebuild for 43 years. He served as Fire Chief at the Hat Island Fire Department for many years.

A memorial service will be held Monday, December 10th at 3:30 pm at Evergreen Washelli, 11111 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle. Find further details and share memories at www. washelli.com Ron always focused on helping others, so in lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Ron's name to a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2012.

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December 15, 2012

Ron was a fine fireman, and a great asset to the Hat Island Community. He worked tirelessly along with my husband Will to make the island as safe a place as possible.

Brian and Sandy, I send you my love and condolences, I remember both of you very well, and also to you Evelyn. May he rest in the peace he deserves.

Grace Hutt

December 10, 2012

Condolence to Ron's family and to Evelyn. Ron was a good Man with a good heart. He will be MISSED! Marvin & Eleanor of Lynnwood, WA

Ron and Brian

December 7, 2012

December 7, 2012

Ron and Sandy on her wedding day

December 7, 2012

Ron and grandkids at the Mariner's Game

December 7, 2012

Bob Phillips

December 6, 2012

My most heartfelt sympathies go out to Evelyn and all of Ron's family and friends. I know they must feel a deep loss. Their grief will not be quick to recede, but it will get easier to live with.

Larry & Nita Sackett

December 6, 2012

Our memories of Ron are of a quiet peaceful man with a good sense of humor. It is hard to face the New Year without your Father, but hopefully the love of family and friends will help to carry you through.

Lilian Sandico

December 6, 2012

A good man may sound simple, but it is the best description to sum up what Ron was like to me and my family and everyone who came in contact with him. He was like a second father to me, always willing to listen & dish out a heartfelt advice. He opened his house to me during my toughest times and continued on to welcome me & my family & church friends to his home. I will forever remember you my dear friend, rest in peace.

Ned Ingalls

December 6, 2012

I remember Ron as a tireless volunteer and dedicated family man. He was one of the early Hat Island community members that spent countless weekends installing the water system, keeping our equipment running, providing a volunteer fire department, etc. He was a good man. Brian and Sandy, I'm sorry about your Dad. My condolences to the rest of the family.

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