Virginia A. Richards

Virginia was a lovely lady. I was very priviliged to spend time with her. I had some of her plants at my condo in Vancouver. I sold her home in Vancouver.

Virginia and Everett were members of The Friendship Force of Vancouver and Portland when my husband and I met them. A wonderful couple and both will always bring special memories. Everett because of his stories, sense of humor and his book, Elephants Don't Snore. Virginia because of fear sweet smile, positive attitude and her lavender sticks, love of flowers and plants of which she shared starts, the potlucks and travel experiences, but most of all the gift of their friendship.

I was just notified about Virginia Richard's death by a friend who is a landscape architect and was looking up the rhododendron, "Virginia Richards." Mrs. Richards was my advisor when I was the feature editor on the Hudson's Bay High School "Bay Window." That was probably 1959-61. It was a great experience and she was a great teacher. I have many happy memories from working on the Bay Window staff. My sympathy to her family.

My favorite teacher, always a kind and uplifting word, very inspirational. Those who had the pleasure of being in one of her CWP classes probably never forgot her, I know I didn't.
It is said that as we go through life there will be at least one teacher who will touch our heart and soul, she touched mine.
You had a long and beautiful life Mrs. Richards, Rest In Peace.
Hudson's Bay High School, Class of "62"

I am honored to have known and spent time with Virginia, a very special lady. I have a lovely hosta blooming in my front yard to remember her by! To Durkee and Mary Jean, I send my deepest sympathy. Mary Lou Mansfield

I first met Virginia in 1987 as a member of the Columbia Club ROAL. She was such a sweet, intelligent and friendly person who was loved and admired by all in the club. One of my favorite memories of Lev and Virginia occurred during a meeting in Sunriver, Or. After the banquet, a military band played for our dancing pleasure. This lasted until late in the evening. During the last half hour the only couple still up dancing was Lev and Virginia. They were such a cute couple that the rest of us just sat and watched. Virginia epitomized the word "lady" and will be fondly remembered by many.

We met Virginia and Leverett when we joined The Friendship Force of Columbia Cascade. Virginia shared her gardening expertise many times and also her little lavender sachets and sticks. She will be missed and fondly remembered.

They were a fascinating couple. I'm proud to have worked with Lev and to have known them both.

I feel privileged to have known Virginia and to have worked with Leverett. Great people, and we all will miss them.

Mrs. Richards was my CWP teacher at Hudson's Bay many years ago. I have always remembered her with great fondness. She touched so many young lives. My thoughts are with her family.

Lev and Virginia were wonderful dancers and lovely people. We enjoyed watching them every year at The Oregonian's 25-year club. Our 6' tall Virginia Richards rhododendron bloomed profusely this year, with flower trusses as large as soccer balls. My condolences to the Richards family.