Richard Frederick Lienhard

Our beautiful father, husband, and grandfather passed away in the home of his son, surrounded by his loving family. Dick saw the light, it led him into the waiting presence of Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven. We mourn the loss our hero, protector and teacher. He lived for his family, we will miss his quiet presence and beautiful smile. But we know the joy and peace he enjoyed can never be replaced by earthly existence. He no longer deals with daily weakness and suffering. Dick was born October 23, 1929 to the late Nellie and Ted Lienhard and extremely proud grandparents, Dick and Jane Brown, of Everett, Wash., and Fred and Gladys Lienhard of Lewiston, Idaho. He grew up in Everett and attended Everett High. Dick was gifted with a beautiful irish tenor voice. He was always singing to his nine children and with the Gonzaga University Famous Glee club., to which he received a scholarship. During his career he was a professional singer, he sang at many weddings, funerals, and festive occasions. After graduating from Gonzaga University he served in the Korean war as LT. J.G. aboard the navy destroyer USS Jenkins as gunnery officer. He work at Bank of Everett and Frontier Bank from which he retired. He married the love of his life the beautiful Rita Marie Leehan, on July 4, 1953. They were blessed with nine children, Christy Gunderson (Scott) of Wichita, Kan., Ted (Kristie), Lee (Pam), John (Julie), Patricia Running, Jim (Cami), Joey, Mary (Karrie), and David (Carrie); and special son, Dan Running; and Cindy Pepin; 11 grandchildren, Justin and Michael Running, Blake and Alex Gunderson, Britney and Garrett Lienhard, Sarah and Rachel Lienhard, and Megan, Nathan, Melanie Lienhard; and three great grandchildren. Dick loved to play tennis and golf. But golf was his passion. He spent many years playing at Cedarcrest Golf Course. Many happy memories were spent in our backyard pool, playing ping pong and basketball. He pass on to us his love for old musical movies and music. Daddy, we are so thankful you were our father. We know that you are singing with the angels now! We would like to thank the nurses and doctors of the North D and A wings of Providence Colby Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Everett Gospel Mission. A private memorial service will be held.