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for Richard Walburn
July 25, 2011
thank you rich for your love and kindness, i adored the realationship you had with stephanie and how you guys threw some awsome parties you were great neighbors and i will forever be grateful. amie green.and family
Dawn and Tom Francis
July 15, 2011
Rich was one of a kind touching the hearts of the Francis family with that beautiful smile which reflected his personality. It was only a few weeks ago that he drove up to the house in his beautiful black truck and brought Tom up to date on his family. Our heart goes out to Kari, Rick and Stephanie and your children and to Melanie , the love of his life. He loved sharing his family photos, was a proud dad, grandpa and and a true and loyal friend. Dawn and Tom Francis
Jack&Rene Schultz
July 14, 2011
Jack and I both knewn Richard thru the good ol'days at the skating rink and in high school.Most recently he brought in his"crew" to our restaurant and we all reminested about old times!What a wonderful spirit he had . Will be missed by all who knewn him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Barbara Starker
July 13, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss Kari. God bless you,Aaron and your family.
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Krista Edmister
July 13, 2011
The Edmister Family has know Rich for several years. I remember living on Roys and he and the children lived across the alley. Rick taught me how to swim in his pool.
Our family stayed in touched throughout the years. Keri had my brother Jimmy, Angie and I in her wedding. Melanie and Rich traveled up for our parents surprise birthday parties. So many great memories with Rich.
He will be deeply missed, but live on in our words and hearts.
Our prayers and condolences go out to the entire family.
Jennifer Thomas
July 13, 2011
Melanie, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Connie C
July 13, 2011
I have known Rich since he was a teenager from the skating rink. I was blessed to have him as my brother-in-law. I know that he loved his children & family. He was a one-of-a-kind person. Prayers are with the family. He will be missed very much.
Shannon Rickenbacker (Gillilan)
July 13, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Richie's family in their loss. He was a great man and we had great times camping and fishing. I will always remember all of the great parties,swimming in the pool or dancing in the basement. Love and prayers to all of his family!!
Angelique Sutrisno and Andy Johnson
July 13, 2011
Mel, we always enjoyed stopping to talk to you and Rich about anything under the sun. We hope that your great memories together will always bring a smile to your face.
Mike Wilhelm
July 13, 2011
Rich had the gift of being able to make you feel you had been his friend all your life no matter how long you had known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss harassing you whenever I stop at Jones.
Will Hoffine
July 12, 2011
Life! We've been long together, through pleasant and through cloudy weather.
'Tis hard to part when friends are dear. -
Perhaps 'Twill cost a sigh, a tear.
Then steal away, give little warning.
Choose thine own time.
Say not "Good night".
But, In some brighter clime.
Bid me, "Good morning".
We love you Bink, see you in the morning.
Judy Bowman
July 12, 2011
Prayers to all family and friends. Richie was a wonderful person. I use to walk him to school and his mom would pay me .50 cents a week. God bless you all!
Lois Duey
July 12, 2011
The Duey family wants to send our sympathy to the family Richie was a very good friend and was often at the house just hanging out and also at westview skating rink he will be missed by many of his friends and family thoughts and prayers to all the family
Bill Jones
July 12, 2011
So sad to hear of your loss. I have nothing but wonderful stories and memories from working with Richie back at Doddington. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
July 12, 2011
To Rich's family, my deepest sympathies. I only knew Bink for a few short months but it was always a "hoot" to be around him. I only wish I could have a fraction of his gift for working with wood. May God bless you in your loss and may Rich be in the arms of our Lord. Good bye my friend.
Dennis S.
July 12, 2011
The Duey family wants to extend their sympathy to melanie and family and he will be missed he spent a lot of time at our house just hanging out and also at the rink and we had a lot of good times but I know god will take care of his family
Ken Forrester
July 12, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Will miss our talks when I come in to Jones Lumber.
July 12, 2011
Our family has known richie for a long time as a skater and teenager that spent a lot of times at the house just hanging out and he will be missed a lot he was also a very good friend
Jennye Struckman
July 12, 2011
Our hearts break with yours with the passing of Rich, a kind, gentle man, who loved his family so much. Words cannot ease the pain of his passing, but know that his memory will forever be with you. Love and prayers to Mel, Rick, Kari, Stephanie and the rest of his loved ones.
dan and lisa
July 12, 2011
We were simply neigbors who passed by your home on frequent walks. Rich and Mel were always happy, helpful, and pleasant to chat with. our condolences.
Art Potter and family
July 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Kathy Bell
July 12, 2011
I was fortunate to meet Rich 16 years ago when his and my lovely Granddaughter Alyssa was about to be born. That would be the start of many talks and get tothers over the years whether it may be a birthday, holiday, or just a friendly visit. Rich loved to talk about his younger days, especially when he was a speed skater as a teenager. He showed me his original roller skates he used. He was very proud. Rich was a very kind and gentle person, always a smile on his face. He would do anything for anybody. He loved his family, especially his Granddkids. He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all: Steph, Kari, Rick, Melanie, and the rest of the family. I love you all.
McCoy's
July 12, 2011
Everything that has been said is true. Rich was a gem of a man, a great family member and a great person all around. He was truley a smile awaiting at all turns and a gentle man at that. I am proud to have known him and am honored that he has been a moment in my life that will not be forgotten. I was honored to have watched most of his grandchildren at one time, and he was a good father and grandfather to his entire family. Rich...you will be missed, but know you are not suffering and you will be with us always. It's not very often you meet someone that you remember the way I will remember you....I'm in hopes that your family is comforted and consoled in that you are in a better place then we are....I will be sure to remember you as a man that set a wonderful example to people in general...xoxoxo
The McCoy's from OC Cali.....till then
Todd Owen
July 12, 2011
"Bink", you were one of the good ones. Very kind and good for a laugh. You made coming to work a joy....you will be greatly missed. Thanks for all of the good times, laughter and being a friend.
If they have a Joseppi's in Heaven, I will see you there. Love ya
Matthew Gray
July 12, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family, especially Kari, Rick, and Steph. Rich and the rest of the Walburns are still the best neighbors I've ever had. Rich's passing, along with my own dad's passing just a couple of years ago, brings back so many wonderful childhood memories. I have an overwhelming urge to listen to some Motown right now. God bless.
Kevin Glaser
July 12, 2011
I learned so much from Rich whenever I had the chance to help him with various projects. When Rich picked up a his tools he made magic happen. He's a first rate craftsman and a heck of a guy.
Mel, if you need anything at all...just call.
Kevin and Mollie
April Joos
July 12, 2011
I only knew Richard for a short time as a neighbor, but nicer neighbors I've never known.. My deepest sympathies Mel.
Paula Baldwin
July 12, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, will be keeping you and your family in my prayers...Todd and Paula Baldwin
Karen Holt
July 12, 2011
Mel and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care...
Bob & Denise Burkhard
July 12, 2011
Our deepest symapthy in your loss. Richard was a great man. Always a pleasure to talk to. He will be missed by his many friends in our neighborhood.
July 12, 2011
Mel and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May your memories give you strength.
Peace, prayers and blessings,
Tim and Terrri Rea
Richard & Rhonda Dutton (Tanner)
July 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Black
July 11, 2011
To Melanie and the family - I will always remember Binky as a jollly guy with a smile on his face and a kind word to say! He was a good friend and I will miss him.
Tom & Pam Black
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