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Richard Hjelm Obituary

Richard Hjelm March 21, 1936 - April 1, 2013 Richard (Dick) Hjelm, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 77. He was born on March 21, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Martin and Dena Hjelm. He was a long time Olympia area resident, graduate of Olympia High School class of '55, and a Navy veteran. Dick was in the building trade since he was 14 and he retired in 2008. Dick is survived by his wife of 20 years, Betty. He is survived by his brother Paul Hjelm. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen (Slater) Hjelm. He leaves behind three daughters Karey (Richard) Myer grand daughter Kara and great grand daughters McKinley and Insley, Darcel (Chris) Cody, and Vicky (Doug) Locken, grandsons Levi and Zachary and granddaughter Katelynn. He also leaves behind his step children Laurie (Mike) Wimberly their two sons Nathan and Cole and John (Katherine) Larson and their two sons, Matthew and Gabriel. He was preceded in death by his parents. His love and memories will always be cherished and carried in our hearts.

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Published by The Olympian on Apr. 5, 2013.

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April 6, 2013

Dear Betty...I just found out today about the passing of your sweet husband. Mom and I are keeping you in our prayers. If you need anything please let us know. He was a wonderful man and so sweet and caring. He will be missed so much. Much love to you and we send our love to him as well.
Love you...Lori, Nancy, and Donna..(your good friends and neighbors )

April 5, 2013

Memories of our Uncle Dick,

We have so many fond memories of him helping us with our wedding 1980, building our beautiful home with Tony in McKenna WA in 1991, our fun trip to Mexico or just him stopping by to visit. He playfully nicked named Tony, Ton the Man. He always had a smile on his gentle face.

It took some convincing to get Tony to go to Mexico. Uncle Dick invited us to a garage sale and he put a mexican hat on Tony and then talked him into the trip. It's always hard to get him to go, but once he does, he has a blast.

Uncle Dick was always good to us and we will miss him dearly.

God Bless and rest in peace.

Tony and Debbie Bostwick,

Loretta Brierton

April 5, 2013

God Bless you Dick, you are so loved!

Connie Reintzell

April 5, 2013

The world has lost a very special and kind person. I'll miss you.

La Nae Moss

April 5, 2013

Rest in Peace Uncle Dick. I have such fond memories of you, always a warm smile, kind words and conversation with me.

CHRISTINA MAILAND

April 4, 2013

WILL MISS YOU, UNCLE DICK..

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