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Francis Eugene "Frank" Richards
09/03/1944 - 05/12/2011
BORN
09/03/1944
DIED
05/12/2011
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Francis Richards Obituary
(Age 66)
Of Spokane Valley, WA passed away to eternal life on Thursday, May 12th, 2011. Frank was born on September 3, 1944 and raised in Marquette, MI. He moved to Spokane in 1966 and worked for Krueger's Sheet Metal and Roofing. Frank was a loving dad to three daughters and one son. He was an amazing husband as well as a best friend and brother. He loved to tease and pick on anyone he loved. He gave every inch of his heart and soul to the ones he loved. He was thoughtful, caring, and compassionate. He would go to the ends of the earth for just about anyone. He loved roofing and celebrating holidays with a house filled with family. He was a true honest man in every way. He loved to work on projects and worked hard. He never went a day without that single cup of coffee. He is survived by his wife, Janet Richards; his children: Cynthia (Dustin) Mack, Alisa Choate, Michelle Valdez; his granddaughter, Madison Choate; his sisters, Norine (Fred) Potts and Sharon Hummell; brothers, David (Sue) Richards and Allen Richards. He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Lois Ann Brower; and his brother, Edward Richards, Jr. Visitation for Frank will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 12:00 PM until 4:30 PM at Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Richards
6 Entries
Becky
May 28, 2011
In a very short time period you made me realize some things. Dont ever take things or people for granted...time is too short and we never know when our time is coming...so dont put things off! I am sorry I did not get there in the end but I prayed and held your hand the entire way! You will be missed and loved forever! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
cynthia richards
May 25, 2011
I love you dad so much I'm so glad I was blessed with a father like you and I am so grateful I had the years I did with you . I miss you daddy I wish you could come back to me .
Jack Kittilstved
May 19, 2011
It was a pleasure to have worked with you for 30 years, Frank. You will be missed. In friendship
Marcy Loss
May 17, 2011
We cannot express how thankful we are to have known you and had you as a dear friend. You will truly be missed by our entire family. Thank you for always being there for us, no matter what! Our love and prayers to the family for their loss.
Terry Kittilstved
May 16, 2011
You will be missed, my friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your Family and friends.
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