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Jim Richstad Obituary
Journalist, Adventurer, Teacher
Born on 1/3/32, the 10th child of Norwegian immigrants Arne and Emma, Jim grew up on Q. A. Hill. He passed away in Everett, WA on 12/20/12 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Continue reading for a glimpse into his life.
Education: Q.A. High, Everett Jr. College, UW and Univ. of Minnesota.
Military Service: Naval Reserve and Korean War Army veteran.
Travels: He lived in Honolulu, Beijing, Singapore and traveled extensively In Europe and the South Pacific.
He loved his family and friends and was a beloved patriarch. Surviving are his wife, Marlene; sister, Rita; children Pamela, Karen and William; grandchildren Stephanie, Patricia, Mandy, Jamie, Leslie and Chris. Jim had 28 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great.
He loved warm, sunny places that matched his optimistic disposition. He loved running Marathons, particularly the Honolulu Marathon.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Karen Jartquist
December 24, 2022
Missing you so much Dad. Can´t believe it has been 10 years already. A Hui Hou.
Love always, Karen
Bob Waitt
January 7, 2013
Bon Voyage Jim. We will miss you at our Queen Anne Korean War Veterans luncheons.
Bob Waitt
January 1, 2013
To my Dad and the greatest man I will ever know: You had a greater impact on my life than you ever knew. You inspired me, gave me drive, and taught me to reach for the stars. You will be forever missed - in our lives and in our hearts. I love you and miss you terribly. your daughter Pam
January 1, 2013
To my Dad and the greatest man I will ever know: You had a greater impact on my life than you ever knew. You inspired me, gave me drive, and taught me to reach for the stars. You will be forever missed - in our lives and in our hearts. I love you and miss you terribly. your daughter Pam
Karen Richstad
December 30, 2012
Dear Dad,
You will be remembered in our hearts always. Thank you so much for all you have done for us. A greater and more generous man does not exist.
I will never forget when we ran the 1976 Honolulu Marathon together. I will also never forget the amazing time we spent in London, Paris, Heidelberg, Copenhagen and Oslo.
Your loving daughter,
Karen Anne Richstad
Karen Richstad
December 30, 2012
Dear Dad,
You will be forever remembered in our hearts. The world lost a GREAT man... Thank you for all you've done for so many and for all that you will have inspired since you've left us.
Love always,
Your daughter Karen Anne Richstad
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