Richard Vanderflute

Dick, Barbara, and son Scott, were good friends. Dick taught me to ski at Paradise; and later he summited Mt. Rainier once or twice with our climbing groups. There is a picture of him up at Camp Schurman on the Emma's route on Rainier, circa 1965. That picture is in my book of the era, "Avoiding the Sudden Stop." I'm sure that Dick is up commiserating with my dad, Frank Heuston. Ski Heil! Wonderful fellow, great family. Blessings. George Zell Heuston

We are so sad to hear of Dick"s passing. Dick and Barbara were the best neighbors anyone could ask for. Dick was great at entertaining the kids, and will never be forgotten.

Dick was such a great neighbor and friend of the family. I have so many great memories of my time living next to him and getting to know and spend time with him and his wife. Truly great guy that will be missed.

I have missed seeing Dick in the neighborhood. We would chat as he was coming or going. He always had a smile and wished me well. He mowed our grass when the grass grow too long. He cared about the neighborhood. He is missed. Hoping his family and friends will hold their memories close remembering him.

Our condolences to the Vanderflute family. We really enjoyed going to Parkland Sports and seeing the family members with all there big smiles. Dick and Barbara came to Brookdale Golf Course for lunch quite often. To you Scott, your Mom and Dad are back together! I wish there were Mulligans in life to bring back Dick for a little longer, but he had a great life and had total respect from everyone. Most Sincerely, Tom and Cathy Ann Parkhurst

So sorry for your loss! Dick was an amazing man! Met him about seven years ago at the Tacoma Accordion Social in Parkland. He invited a bunch of us to his home for a music night every Thursday evening. Lyle Schaefer on the accordion and Dick on the piano, and they would play for about an hour and then he would go get our meal ready while Lyle continued to play. After dinner he would have several of the guest pick out a movie to watch, he had hundreds of them; then after the movie we would...

Sorry for your loss Scott. You were blessed to have had each other for so long. Kind Regards, Virginia Day

Scott, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. Have many great memories of your Dad taking care of me at Parkland Sports Center each fall while shopping for new ski gear.

Scott, so sorry to hear of your father´s passing. We spent many hours chatting and will truly miss his amazing upbeat take on things. What a wonderful person and good friend he has been.