Eric Wayne Richardson

Eric passed away at home in Manhattan Beach, CA from a heart attack at age 51. He attended Deming and Acme Elementaries, Fairhaven MS and Sehome HS. He played trombone in junior and senior high and participated in HS debate. Eric received a debate scholarship from USC and debated in tournaments throughout the U.S. After graduating from the U. of Michigan Law School, Eric practiced real estate law in Los Angeles. Then he began a business career, working as General Counsel for many startup companies. He earned a broker's license and sold bonds before founding the Richardson Law Group. In 2006, Eric created Cambria Investment, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory firm with over 10 listings on the NYSE. He and his team were honored to "ring the opening bell" at the NYSE when Cambria was first listed and again when Cambria passed the $1 Billion mark in assets under management. Among Eric's proudest personal achievements was to summit of Mt. Baker with his friends Howard and Dan Evans, and later to summit Mr. Rainier with Howard Evans. In 2003, Eric's wife Lani and daughter Lillian came into his life, and he was blessed with 14 enriching years with his daughter, whom he loved so much. Eric was a unique and rare individual with a network of friends that spanned not just the United States, but several continents as well. He will be remember for his financial acumen, quick wit, strong friendships, sunny smile, and love for his family. Eric was preceded in death by his brother Mark. He is survived by wife Lani and daughter Lillian of Manhattan Beach, CA; brother Dale, his wife Cathy and daughter Carina, of San Francisco, where Dale teaches Kindergarten; and his parents, Marilyn and Larry Richardson of Bellingham. A memorial service is scheduled for May 27 at 2:00 pm at the First Congregational Church in Bellingham.