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Richie McLaughlin Obituary

Richie S. McLaughlin 62, of Tucson, Arizona, died May 18, 2012 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. He was born December 12, 1949, in Tucson, the son of late Vera Shepperd and William McLaughlin. He was the youngest of three children. On February 7, 1981, he married his devoted wife, Fern. Richie is survived by his wife, Fern; children, Sam (Christina), Kassie (Daniel) and Pattie (Ken); grandfather to Sean, Sarah, Lilianna, Jaiden and Arrianna; brother, Bill (Sandy) and sister, Betty; nephews Marc (Carrie), Jimmy and Mike (Charlene). He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, he worked as a firefighter with the Tucson Fire department. Upon retiring from the fire department, Richie worked as a journeyman plumber with the Amphitheater School District. Richie was an avid speed enthusiast who raced drag boats, "Moody Blues" and "Incoleherent". Richie was a true believer in working to live and enjoyed his assortment of "toys"; motorcycles, quads, RVs, boats and jeeps. A Service to celebrate Richie's life will be held on Saturday May 26, 2012 at Mountain View Baptist Church, 3500 West Overton Road, at 11:00 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name with the University of Arizona Skin Cancer Institute. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from May 21 to May 22, 2012.

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Terry&Teri Searer

June 15, 2012

Dearest Fern,and Family,I'm so sorry for your Loss. Richie was a great guy and special friend,Teri and I loved working with Him at amphi.I'm sorry but we were out of town and just heard of His Passing.May God Give you a wonderful peace and comfort. We will dearly miss our brother in Christ. God Bless all of you.

Richard Seidel

May 29, 2012

Dear Fern, We are very sorry for your loss. We had a lot of good times with you and ritchie, when he drove our drag boat. I would've stopped by your house to give you our condolences personally. But I didn't remember where you lived. Anyway on behalf of the seidels please accept our condolances. You can contact me at [email protected]. I hope you do because I have a couple of questions for sam. Hope to hear from you soon. Richard (rick) Seidel.

Patti (Cubbon) Scanlon

May 26, 2012

Dear Fern,
You are in my thoughts. You and Richie were a big part of our family when the kids were little. Richie always brought the fun. Big hugs to you and your family.

J Tucker

May 26, 2012

Dear Fern and all families:
So sorry for your loss! Richie was certainly a hoot, and will be missed by all.
Most Sincerely, Joanna Tucker & family

Patty Bostian

May 24, 2012

God Bless all of the Mclaughlin Family. My Prayers are with you all at this time of your loss.

May 24, 2012

Dear Bill & Sandy,
My sincere sympathy for your loss.
Bonnie Hollingsworth-Hoppe.

Marty & Kathy Burlingame

May 22, 2012

Fern,
So sorry to hear of Richie's passing,he is in a better place.I will ask my sister Carol to introduce herself to him.

Jana Meyer

May 21, 2012

Our sympathies and love to you Fern and family at the loss of Richie!
May Jesus comfort you at this time and in the future as you live without the love of your life!
Jana Meyer

Barry & Sue Dales

May 21, 2012

Dear Fern and family, my abiding feeling about Richie was how safe and gentle he was. I did enjoy listening to his stories. Barry and I recognise that Richie was a marvellous Father figure to Daniel and we shall be eternally grateful to him for that. We love all of you so very much. May the Lord Bless you and Keep you and be gracious unto you. All our love Barry & Sue Dales

May 21, 2012

My condolences to your family may god be your refuge and strength during this time of grief(psalms 46:1)

Karen &Merlyn Zahasky

May 21, 2012

Dear Fern and family, our sincere sympathies at this time of your great loss of husband, father and grandfather. You are all in our prayers and asking Our Lord to watch over you and give you the strength you need at this time.

Chad, Jen Cox

May 21, 2012

McLaughlin Family,

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to all of you. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time and we hope you can find comfort and peace in God's grace.

Steve Kelley

May 21, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to you Fern and your family. I know that Richie was a devoted, loving and much respected husband,father and now grandfather. May God's grace and strength be with you.

Sarah Johnson

May 21, 2012

Dear McLaughlin Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Richie was a great soccer coach/cheerleader for me and Kassie. I enjoyed my time learning from him and I know that he had a positive impact on many other lives as well. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Sarah Johnson

Smith

May 21, 2012

Dear Fern, we are so sorry to hear of Richie's passing. He touched the lives of so many and will be missed. May God give you peace and may you feel his love always. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of deep sorrow. Sincerely, Craig and Karin Smith

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