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2012
Thomas Richter Obituary
"Tombo" was the Big Guy known by all for his Big Laugh, his Big Handshakes, his Big Hugs, but mostly for his Big, Big Heart, which gave out and took his life Sunday evening Oct. 21, 2012, in Elk Hunting Camp near John Day, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his parents Milton and June Richter.
Survivors include his two brothers David Richter of Keno and Terry Richter of Coquille, Ore.; his sister-in-law Sunne Richter of St. Helens, Ore.; his nephew Jobe Richter of Denver, Colo.; his aunt Doris Semon of Coos Bay, Ore.; and of course all of us who loved him.
He will be missed in a Very Big Way.
A celebration in honor of Tombo's life will be on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the George and Mary Martin home on Bear Valley Drive in Keno will be a potluck.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Richter
Rachelle Heckenlively / Petersen
November 3, 2012
wow I am so shell shocked still ,like everyone I am sure you know everyone love and cared about you so much,my blessings go out to dave and Idaho miss and love everyone of you.I am glad he was doing what he loved .Rest in peace Tom love you so much ,God bless you and you had the best hugs ever love you and the family. Love Rachelle
Connie & Roddy Chaney
October 27, 2012
Rest in peace my friend, we will forever miss your big hugs and the smiles you put on our faces. Love you forever and always.
Wayne and Robin indt
October 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Cindy, Aleesha, Dave and family. "Tombo" was a wonderful, kind, big hearted, gentle giant, that was loved by us all! He was one that we were proud to call our friend. He will be very, deeply missed.
Theresa Marchart -Christensen
October 25, 2012
Rest In Peace, You will be missed by so many people who knew and loved you.
mella & girls
October 25, 2012
Rest in Peace
You will be in our hearts
patricia Acosta
October 25, 2012
Dearest Tom you were one of the first people we met when we moved and from then on you were always our friend. Your heart was big and so were your hugs and laughter. gonna miss you so much.
Patricia Acosta
October 25, 2012
Dear Tom we all will miss you so much, one of our first friends we met when we moved to Keno, you always were there with big hugs and laughter. My kids called you Uncle Tom, I am proud to call you a friend. Love ya Patricia Acosta and Family
Rachelle Heckenlively/Petersen
October 25, 2012
Well its been a while but we where together a long time and to this day I will loved him dearly and I have great memroies. now you can rest and be with your mom and dad. Tom you were a great person and had a big heart love you dearly and will be missed. Rachelle
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