Richard J.-Read-Obituary

Richard J. Read

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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DIED
August 22, 2024
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Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Richard J. Read passed peacefully in the loving arms of his family after a short illness. Richard was a proud Colorado Springs native, born in 1938. His earliest years were spent on both coasts while his father, Willis, filled a position with the government in Washington DC and later with the US...

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Richard Read was a Real Gentleman, he was noble, honorable, and kind with strong integrity. He had a very funny sense of humor which was quite endearing, you couldn't help but like and respect him. He was a Great Friend, Kindly Employer and Excellent Person. He will be painfully missed by all who knew him. I feel deep sympathy pains for his devoted family, this is a super difficult thing to go through, they need everyone's support. God Bless and Help Kathryn and her dear family in this...

I knew Rich when he & Kathy were to be married & I stood up as maid of honor for them. He was the kindest gentleman & more. He spent his vacation driving to Texas to move my two daughters & I to Colorado Springs in 1981. He was a great truck driver, a great advisor, a great boss at the bank & a great boss at HBH for 22 yrs. And he was a great tour guide all across the USA. He always made sure we ate at nice restaurants & stayed at nice motels during our craft shows. He loved his wife &...

Our prayers are with Kathy and kids. Rich meant a lot to us and our careers. Sandy and Dave Micci

I really enjoyed my time with Rich. We climbed a mountain or two in Colorado together. And, of course, time with the family. Rich was really a kind guy, wish we could have done one more climb.

My sympathy is extended to all of the Read Family. May all of your precious memories help to heal the heartache all of you are enduring.

I first met Rich when his wife, Kathy, had a group of ladies in for "crafting" at her home. Rich was a very kind and quiet man, but he always made one feel welcome. Upon arrival, he opened the door and said, "They are in the basement." He said, "I'm Rich, by the way, and I understand your husband was born and raised in Colorado Springs." He made conversation easily. I never once heard a bad word come out of his mouth about anyone or towards anyone. The next time I remember seeing Rich...