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Richard H. Cambridge Richard Cambridge was born in Chehalis, Washington, on April 5, 1927, and passed away April 6, 2011. Richard graduated from the University of Washington, where he majored in music and English. He taught English at Clover Park High School and Mann Junior High School, and was a dedicated musician and teacher all his life. For 15 years, Richard volunteered at St. Clare Hospital. Richard is survived by his wife, Agnes; his niece, Carolyn Wells; and nephews, Ralph Wells and Edward Cambridge. Services will be held at St. John Bosco Church in Lakewood on Friday, April 15, 2011; Rosary at 10:00 am and Mass at 11:00 am, with interment following at New Tacoma Cemetery.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 14, 2011.

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Cindy Eads

April 11, 2025

I am a volunteer mentor for Patient Access and remember Richard and Agnes when they were working with us. Great people

CINDY EADS

April 8, 2022

I am a Mentor to the Volunteers at St. Clare Hospital and I had the pleasure of working with Richard when he volunteered here. He so a great person and funny. I enjoyed working with him.

Judith Galbraith

April 14, 2011

I was priveliged to travel to Italy 20 years ago with Richard, Agnes and her, sister, Cathy when he was a very gifted singer in our church choir. My first trip abroad was immeasureably enhanced by their knowledge of the language and the culture as opera devotees. Richard's acute sense of humor enlivened that trip and all our subsequent conversations. He was a towering icon.
Judith Galbraith

Rich & Patsy Tiegs

April 14, 2011

What a joy to have known you and shared in your love for Agnes and life! It was an honor to have your insight and wisdom that you gave so freely in times of need for others! You are greatly missed! Our prayers are with you Agnes, for family and friends. May the LORD comfort your hearts!

Cindy Eads

April 14, 2011

He always joked around at work when he volunteered at the information desk at St. Clare Hospital. I loved his jokes. I miss not adjusting his suspenders too!
Cindy

Sharon Scott

April 14, 2011

Uncle Richard will always be Obi Wan Kenobi in my memories, and the most giving person I have known. It is a privilege to have known you in this life, and I look forward to the next. My heart goes out to Agnes.

Love, Sharon Scott

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