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Richard Potter Obituary
- - On Monday, March 11, 2019, Richard Lyn Potter, our brother, father, uncle, cousin and grandfather, passed away at the age of 63. Richard was an artist and craftsman. He built remarkable hand made chairs out of driftwood from the northern coast. He was spiritual and loved God. He told extraordinary tales. He will be sorely missed by many friends and family in the community of Shasta County. Please follow his facebook (Richard Lyn Potter) page for details on his Celebration of Life. It will be scheduled soon.
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Albert
March 25, 2025
It's hard to believe it's already been another year. Richard was my neighbor. We had a lot of interesting conversations. He was a bright man. I send my condolences to his family.
Albert
April 2, 2024
I was Richard's neighbor for a while. He told me that he was a Wintu Indian Chief. A lot of people may not be aware of this. We had very interesting conversations. He was one of the neatest people I have ever known in the North State. He was a smart man and well spoken. I was saddened to hear of his departure. May he rest in peace; and I send my condolences to his family.
Albert
April 2, 2024
Several years ago I lived in the same apartment complex as Richard. Occasionally we would run into each other and talk. Richard was intelligent, and we had a shared interest in the subject of UFO's. Several times we did some stargazing at night, and saw interesting things. Richard had spoken about us going on a trip to Mt. Shasta, when he got his new vehicle, but unfortunately he moved out, soon after he got the vehicle, so we never made the trip. I truly miss Richard and our conversations. I send my condolences to his family.
Albert
April 15, 2023
I was his neighbor, and we had interesting talks. I miss seeing him walking around. We were going to take a trip to Mount Shasta, but he moved, and this never happened. He was hoping to go to a school in England (I think England). He was intelligent and articulate.
Albert
October 15, 2020
Hello. I heard the other day from a neighbor that Richard died. I am truly sorry and sad about this. He was my neighbor a few years ago. We had interesting conversations. He was an intelligent person. He will truly be missed. May he RIP. I send my condolences to his family.
March 25, 2020
Happy Birthday dear brother. I miss you so very much
Peggy Manuel
April 25, 2019
Thank you everyone for your posts. It means a lot to the family to hear your kind words. ♡
December Tueller
April 14, 2019
The immediate family would like to announce that Richard's Celebration of Life event will be taking place at the Elks lodge in Redding on the 27th of April. Please come anytime between 1-3 and celebrate his life with friends and family.
April 8, 2019
The immediate family would like to announce that his Celebration of Life event will be taking place on the 27th of April. The location is pending approval. Please check here and/or on his Facebook page (Richard Lyn Potter) in the next couple of days for exact location.
Uncle richard
December Tueller
April 8, 2019
Richard Lyn Potter ~ He was the guy who always showed up with something to share. He always had a story to tell. He was connected to mother earth. He was connected to the spirit world and to God. A builder, he made the most beautiful hand made chairs designed with driftwood from the northern California coast.
He believed in the healing force of crystals and in the protection of dream catchers. His stories were big, all the way from England, where kings and queens became family and to far off lands that became ours. He was the man who held endless truths about life and afterlife.
He loved to help his family and friends by building and fixing. He loved spending time at home with his sons and grandchildren. Richard was a man who came and went. He came and went too quickly...
He will be missed every time he doesn't show up and every time his story isnt told. But he will be remembered for all that he gave while he was here.
Kevin Crowley
April 4, 2019
RIP my old friend. He had a gift with his stories even long ago at Shasta. The ultimate spinner of yarn. Very, very funny guy.
Debra Scott ( Debbie Rundell)
April 3, 2019
I love you, my friend. You were the most kindhearted and loving person. This world a much sadder place without you.
Sherri Nau (Temer)
March 31, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Richard. We went to school together and I was friends with his sister, Peggy. My thoughts and prayes to the family. Blessings and hugs.
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