Martin William Richardson

1964 - 2015

MARTIN WILLIAM RICHARDSON, Martin William Richardson, affectionately known as "Marty" by his family, friends, and colleagues, died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack on the evening of December 3rd, 2015, in Paradise Ca., at the age of 51 years. Marty was born in Bethesda, Maryland, in 1964. He spent his youth and young adulthood in Washington State, where he became a dedicated Seattle Seahawks fan and developed a passion for fishing. Marty worked most of his life in managerial sales positions and truly had a passion and skill for not only selling products, but more importantly, building lasting relationships with his customers. At the time of his death, he was a regional sales manager with Platt Electric. Family was of utmost importance to Marty and he was a beloved husband, devoted father, and loving "gampie". He is survived by his wife and best friend Susan Richardson, his children Travis Richardson, Tara Rossi, and Troy Richardson, his step -children Heather Curlee, Mackenzie Curlee, Josh Curlee, Nathan McGrath, and Kristin McGrath, his beautiful grandchildren Audrina and Zoey Richardson, Clarissa and Kassidy Guinn, and Karlee and Owen McGrath, his parents Joni and Richard Ellis, his siblings Mark Richardson, Darin Richardson, and Danny Mayes and countless family, friends, and colleagues. He will be greatly missed and will forever be in our hearts and in our memories. A celebration of life will be held on January 2nd, 2015 at the Calvary Chapel of Paradise, located at 14388 Dogtown Road in Magalia, at 2pm. Food and refreshments to follow. Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.