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Albert Biddle Obituary
Oxnard, CA
1927 ? 2015
Rick Biddle was born in Los Angeles, California on May 9, 1927 to John and Frances Biddle. He entered the Gates of Heaven on October 2, 2015 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 88.
In 1929 after the death of his father he went to live at the VFW home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. He entered the U.S. Coast Guard near the end of World War II, where he proudly served his country as a Corpsman.
Rick and Helen were married in 1950, they were married for 65 wonderful years.
Rick spent much of his working life in the Agricultural Business in Ventura County which included crop dusting, tractor sales and produce plant management. He worked 20 years for Pleasant Valley Vegetable Co-Op and finished his working career at Mission Produce in Oxnard, California.
After retirement, he and Helen traveled and camped extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe which included shipping of their Volkswagen Camper Van to Europe which they used on several trips and had many wonderful adventures.
Rick had a full life which included many interests such as hunting, fishing, pigeon racing, sailing (which he sailed in the Trans Pac Race to Hawaii in 1969). He also enjoyed his Hobie Cat sailing. He then got involved in Off Road Racing which included building and racing a Baja Bug in the Baja 1000 in 1987. Rick was a member of Oxnard First Presbyterian Church for 55 years and enjoyed singing in the church choir.
In his later years, he enjoyed golfing with friends and working at River Ridge Golf Course in Oxnard, California. His sense of humor and love of family will be missed by all he touched.
He is survived by his wife Helen, daughter Beverly Ragan, son Jeffrey (Cheryl) Biddle of Suwanee, Georgia, daughter Gail (Steve) Tebbets and son, Scott Biddle. Grandchildren Doug, Jeremy, Sarah, Karie, Brian, Jessica and Dustin. Great Grandaughters, Kelsea, Henley, Aspyn and Lillian. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Red and cat Westie.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Oxnard First Presbyterian Church 850 Ivywood Drive (Corner of "H" and Ivywood) Friday, October 9th at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, you my make a donation in Rick's honor to Stichting Traveling Light Ministry, mail to: 230 Dana Point Avenue, Ventura, CA 93004.
Rick has been entrusted to the care of the family owned and operated Reardon Funeral Home 511 North A st. Oxnard, Ca. www.reardonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Biddle
October 12, 2015
Gail and Family, I am so sorry to learn the loss of your Dad. My condolences to you and the rest of the Biddle Family,
Denise S.
Oxnard, CA
Penny Conant
October 9, 2015
I was lucky enough to know Rick through my employment with the Swift family. He was a kind and happy man. RIP Rick.
Kees & Ingrid Romijn
October 8, 2015
Helen, our condolences.
We had a great time with you & Rick visiting Jan & Marja in the USA and when you were over in Europe (Netherlands & Portugal).
Our thoughts are with you and youre family.
Robin Gregg
October 7, 2015
Spent many happy years with Rick in the church choir at First Pres. Will miss looking over to my left and not see you there, old friend.
Jan& Marja Verschoor
October 7, 2015
Nothing but great memories about you! We are looking forward to spending eternity with you!
Zulma
October 7, 2015
God Bless to Family.
Cathy Akana
October 7, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you have fill the void left by his passing. I will always remember his beautiful smile.
Mike & Shirley Shannon
October 7, 2015
Mike and I are saddened to hear about the death of Rick. Our prayers and blessings to the Biddle family.
Helen & Tom Roe
October 7, 2015
I will always remember Rick's smile. May our Lord bring peace and comfort to the entire Biddle family.
linda,wille,&ruben duran
October 7, 2015
Helen,Beverly,The Duran family sends their condolences.we all had the pleasure of working with Rick at P V V CO-OP.My dad Bill Duran worked with Rick for many,many years,,our prayers and thoughts are with your family,may he r.i.p.
Bill Slaton
October 7, 2015
Vaya Con Dios old friend.
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