Richard-Tilly-Obituary

Richard S. Tilly

Fairbanks, Alaska

Aug 2, 1952 – Aug 6, 2024 (Age 72)

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BORN
August 2, 1952
DIED
August 6, 2024
AGE
72
LOCATION
Fairbanks, Alaska

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Richard Tilly (RT) passed away August 6th, 2024 and we lost a true family man, Master Craftsman and advocate for Alaska's future. His family knew a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather who never compromised, always standing behind them supporting their education, careers, and causes. RT...

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very sorry to hear about Richards passing it is just too soon! Glad to have known Richard since our High School days. Dan Porter

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I will miss our lunch conversations and his friendship! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends! David

I see that Gaylen left a great heartfelt message about RT. In the late 70's I was installing a new fire sprinkler system in Floorcraft's main building and also in their warehouse. I met Gaylen and RT on the same day. I was a lucky man that day. One day Rt called me and asked me if I would come by his shop and look at some drawings and give him a price for a new sprinkler system for one of his buildings. I got the job and did several more sprinkler projects for him over the years. I do not...

The river won't be the same without him. We are so very sorry.

I was happy to make him is coffe and bring him fresh fruit love you Tilly and will miss your face 3 days a week

I met RT through Hugh and Sandy Connelly in 1980. I always considered him a friend. He truly loved Fairbanks and Alaska. He will be missed by many.

Richard will truly be missed! He did so many projects around Fairbanks area, including the addition to the Santa Clause House and my own house. May he rest in Peace and our condolences to his family and friends!

I'm so very sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my prayers. I know that he and Jack are together once again sharing a story and a laugh.