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Donald Richardson Obituary

Richardson, Donald L., age 82, passed away April 9, 2013. The visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM Sunday, at Watson Reflection Pointe and Crematory, 3201 S. Webb, with Funeral Services at 1:30 PM Monday, First Church of the Nazarene. Don served as General Manager for Roe Messner Construction and Commercial Builders for 29 years, then as President of Ardesco Construction and most recently as a consultant for Legacy Builders. Don has served in many areas of the church over his 60 years with First Church of the Nazarene, including 5th grade boys Sunday School Class, basketball and softball coach, a men's Bible study and 38 years as a member of the Church Board. He was President of the Association of Nazarene Building Professionals. He enjoyed flying, snow skiing, teaching others to water ski and going on mission trips to Haiti and Nicaragua. Don also served his country in the U S Navy. He was preceded in death by his first wife Virginia in 1993. He is survived by his wife Jan, sons, Dudley (Terie) Richardson, Benton, KS, Tyrun Richardson, Overland Park, KS, daughter, Brenda (Graydon) Dawson, Olathe, KS, brother, Kendall (Sharon) Richardson, Huffman, TX, Nolan (Bobbie) Richardson, Oakhurst, TX, sisters, Lucy Tangney, Shattuck, OK, Glenda (Marvin) Northcutt, Kalispell, MT, Gale (Danny) Sherrill, Tulsa, OK, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Memorial to Missions Work and Witness, c/o First Church of Nazarene, 1400 E. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, KS 67211. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2013.

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Christine Page

April 7, 2023

Don and his family were loved by our family. He was always " Uncle Don" to my children. We always went to Don for information and advice when we bough our houses in Wichita. He was a wonderful Christian friend and we still speak of him in our family .

Christine Page

Glenda Gorszczyk

April 15, 2013

Jan and family, we extend our sympathy to you during this time of loss. Don will be missed. He touched many lives. May God's peace sustain you all at this time.

Love you friend,
Glenda Lorenz-Gorszczyk, and daughters Sarah and Stacy Lorenz

Fred and Dinah Huff

April 14, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to the family. We loved and appreciated Don. He was a blessing and encouragement to us.

Larry and Judie Belew

April 13, 2013

It was an honor and blessing to know Don and be associated with him at church since 1984. Prayers are with Jan and his children and grandchildren.

Harry Simpson

April 13, 2013

Fair winds and following seas sailor.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Jo Lamar

April 13, 2013

Dear Jan, Dudley, Ty, and Brenda:
Your father was a vital part of my blessed Christian Heritage. He served our God and church well with his integrity and worship. I will miss him right along with you. Jo (Stark) Lamar

Pat and Chris Page

April 13, 2013

Don was a close friend and was such a blessing to our family. He and his family were some of the first to welcome us to Wichita First Church 42 years ago. They took us in as family and we considered them ours. We are thankful to have been blessed by his friendship.
Pat and Chris Page

April 13, 2013

WE enjoyed so many basketball & softball games with Don & his family. We remember sharing time with him at First Church. He was a wonderful, dedicated Christian man. Prayers for the family, George & Sue Hardage

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